Let's Take a Journey into the World of Molding Thermosets – Part 1

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

There are many fundamental differences between thermosets and thermoplastics, from the way raw materials are furnished to the molder and the process in which parts are molded.  

Products to Advance Your Mold Shop

| MoldMaking Technology

This compilation of digital-only new/proven product content explores each category under MMT’s Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage topics.  

Compact TCU Retains Power, Precision and Configurability of Bigger Systems

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Conair’s MicroTemp Thermolator temperature control unit (TCU) is its smallest ever measuring just 14.7 ×y 15.6 ×y 18 inches.

Dr. Chris Rauwendaal: Creator and Inventor in Plastic Extrusion

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

Dr. Chris Rauwendaal's impact on plastic extrusion is characterized by innovation and creativity, evident in his contributions to both theory and practical applications. Recognized with induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, his career encompasses a wide range of achievements, from pioneering revolutionary screw designs to authoring the esteemed "Polymer Extrusion" book.

Industrializing additive manufacturing in the defense/aerospace sector

Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld

GA-ASI demonstrates a path forward for the use of additive technologies for composite tooling, flight-qualified parts.  

Kyocera Milling Tool Provides Reliable Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MB45 series is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of machining applications, giving customers a cost-effective solution for a wide range of possibilities.

Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Designing extra stock and mounting features into a 3D printed part can aid in machining processes downstream. 

All-Electric Shuttle Debut at NPE

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: R&B Plastics Machinery’s new small-to-middle-size model is suited for up to six parisons and containers up to 5 L.

GF Machining Solutions Appoints New Managing Director

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Onik Bhattacharyya will oversee the GF Machining Solutions product portfolio for the North American market region.

Mordazas duras reversibles Dillon proporcionan una sujeción segura de las piezas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas rígidas reversibles, de Dillon Manufacturing, están diseñadas para sujetar una gama específica de tamaños de piezas.

Schunk anuncia proyecto de inversión en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

Junto con autoridades del gobierno de Querétaro la empresa Schunk anunció un proyecto de inversión por más de 119 millones de pesos.

New Rotary Die and Cam Lock Design for Tubing

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: New design enables quick and easy assembly and disassembly of the crosshead, and eliminates the socket head cap screws.  

Axalta Wins 3 Edison Awards

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Edison Awards winners were recently announced at the 37th annual Edison Awards event in Fort Myers, Florida. This is the sixth consecutive year that Axalta has won an Edison Award.

Safety, Recycling, and Compounding Trends Bring New Opportunity to 70-Year-Old Company

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Vac-U-Max presents pneumatic conveying solutions for powdered materials.

Powder Coating Collection for Architectural Market

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Structura range of Interpon D powder coatings offers 40 of the most popular RAL colors.

Processing Making Slow, Steady Progress

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Plastics processing activity didn’t make its way into expansion territory in March, but seems headed in that direction.  

Delrin and PolySource Enter into North American Distribution Agreement

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The focus is on application development and engineering for industrial and consumer end markets.

Variable Frequency Drives Deliver Intelligent Control of Conveyor Systems

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Source: Nordac Nordac ON/ON+ variable frequency drives (VFDs) deliver intelligent control of conveyor systems with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface to improve efficiency, reduce system variants and optimize performance, the company says.

NPE2024 Features Technical Seminars in Spanish

| Plastics Technology

The educational offering of NPE2024 includes a series of conferences in Spanish on advanced plastic processing technologies and the circular economy.

Smart Shot Blast Machine with Swing Chamber

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Rösler’s compact RWK 6/12-2 swing chamber shot blast machine is equipped with automated workpiece handling and can easily be integrated into linked manufacturing lines, requiring very little space.

Correlation Between Contact and Non-Contact Surface Analysis Equipment Is Critical — Until It Isn’t

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Understanding the differences between measurement methods means their discrepancies can be explained and used as an advantage to produce better correlation.

Fimic fortalece su equipo de ventas con María Teresa Márquez

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La compañía especialista en soluciones de filtración para reciclaje, Fimic, incorpora a Márquez como responsable de ventas en Centroamérica, México y España.