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.