How to Make Data Work for Mold Productivity and Performance
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The use of digital workflows improves the impact of mold design libraries, conformal cooling and machine learning.
America Makes Announces Recipients of $2.9 Million Defense Project Call
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The project award winners are tasked with demonstrating data gathering and analysis methods to drive industrywide metal additive manufacturing operations acceptance.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 15th Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the twelfth quarter of project work (October-December 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit. In this period, our main effort focused on the development of a set of Digital Twins (DTs) using the Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) technology with application on parts rinsing simulation.
Sowa Shrink-Fit Machine Conserves Toolholder Life
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The ShrinkSmart shrink-fit machine’s Smart Coil assesses the distinct resistance of each toolholder to prevent excessive heating.
Production Machining's May 2024 News Highlights
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s May 2024 news highlights include new partnerships, personnel appointments and more.
Cortador “tres en uno” aumenta la capacidad de fresado de roscas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Walter USA presenta el cortador de roscas Thrill-tec TC645 Supreme, que combina los pasos de mecanizado de taladrado de orificios centrales, biselado y roscado en una sola herramienta.
How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Very Large Workpieces
Peggy Malnati | Modern Machine Shop
Dynamic Tool Corp. purchases two bridge-style double-column CNCs to increase the cutting envelope and maintain 5-micron cutting accuracy in the long term.
Reciclaje en México: industria en auge con metas ambiciosas
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La industria del reciclaje en México avanza con paso firme, con metas ambiciosas para el 2025 y 2030. Conozca los logros y compromisos del sector.
JR Machine Launches Expansion Strategy, Hires New CEO
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
An investment from Schneider Resources Holding positions JR Machine to grow in emerging markets such space exploration and green energy.
Rivelin Robotics Leads Project CAMPFIRE to Develop Automated Postprocessing Solutions for Regulated Industries
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The participating companies are working to create complete digital postprocessing solutions for the automated finishing of flight parts, orthopedic implants and gas turbine components produced using metal additive manufacturing processes.
How AI is improving composites operations and factory sustainability
| CompositesWorld
Workforce pain points and various logistical challenges are putting operations resilience and flexibility to the test, but Industry 4.0 advancements could be the key to composites manufacturers’ transformation.
Veteran-Owned Metal Finishing Company Recognized
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Andrew Kossowski recognized as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year.
Panorama del mercado de vehículos eléctricos a nivel mundial
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Organización Mundial de Comercio detalla que, hasta 2023, los vehículos eléctricos representaron más de un tercio de todas las importaciones de automóviles en términos de valor.
Choosing the Right Gearbox and Motor for Your Single-Screw Extruder
| Plastics Technology
Extruder OEMs are typically very good at sizing motors and gear boxes for extrusion applications. But you have the final decision on the acceptance of the design. Here’s what you should consider.
Wittmann Shifts Some Production out of Austria
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Manufacture of several core products, including specific models and sizes of injection molding machines, automation and auxiliaries have shifted out of Austria and into Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey.
Ceratizit Introduces End Mill for Titanium, Super Alloys
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Ceratizit USA features an end mill for titanium and super alloys, upcoming tool catalog and a cutting tools portfolio.
Arburg Eyes Assembly Plant in North America
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The 101-year-old German company will continue to manufacture machines from its sprawling operation in the Black Forest, but for the first time it will add assembly outside of the country.
Airbus video highlights RACER compound helicopter first flight
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Launched as part of a Clean Sky 2 program, a compound design — rotor, split fixed-wing, propulsive propellers — uses composites to cut fuel consumption and emissions by 20%.
Variable Geometry End Mills Add to Moldmaker’s Cutting Options
| MoldMaking Technology
VGM-NIK and VGM3-AL end mill addition to OSG USA’s Hy-Pro Carb VGM series.
GTL validates LH2 composite dewar tanks for use in aviation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Test results exceeded expectations regarding holding hard vacuum, heat load, rapid chill-down and hydrogen fraction goal, leading to flight prototype fabrication.
AMBA Applauds U.S. Administration’s Retention of Chinese Mold Tariffs
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) congratulates the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for retaining the 25% tariffs on imported molds, tooling and dies.
11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA to advance competitive sailing diversity, sustainability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional support will be provided for IMOCA projects related to building with alternative material sources, a carbon fiber recycling pilot project, increasing opportunities for female sailors and more.