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IMM Cells Display Communications, Energy Measurement and Energy Recovery
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Wittmann is featuring five injection molding machines incorporating its range of robotics and auxiliaries, with all products employing industry 4.0 communications, energy measurement and a brand-new red color.
Unisig Gundrill Production Cells Boost Precision, Output
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The R-4-2-2 production cell uses a smart conveyor to simultaneously load four barrel blanks into a UNI four-spindle gundrilling machine.
Slimmer All-Electric Press Debuts
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: A slimmed-down version of Engel’s all-electric, e-mac injection molding machine is among eight displays, which also include LSR micromolding, quick mold changes and a cube mold.
Selecting the Right Outdoor-Durable Powder Coating
| Products Finishing
The powder coating industry offers an array of chemistries to provide an excellent match to the manufacturer’s expectations for outdoor durability.
WFL presenta nuevas tecnologías del torno-fresado en Austria
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Gunther Mayr, director de tecnología de WFL, explica en esta entrevista cómo la serie Mill-Turn está revolucionando el mecanizado con su capacidad para realizar operaciones de gran envergadura y la integración de procesos como el fresado, el taladrado, la medición y el rectificado.
NCC develops cryostat device and test method for cryogenic composites testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Targeting hydrogen applications, novel technology and method provide a solution for screening a wide selection of materials to better understand their properties at cryogenic temperatures.
Broetje-Automation, Spirit complete CCPS project for automating aircraft preform production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Continuous composite preforming system (CCPS) integrates all work steps, from the roll to the stringer, in a fully automated, smaller footprint process, taking the next step for future aircraft programs.
TeXtreme releases TeXtreme 360° discontinuous tape-based fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High strength, stiffness and fatigue performance, in addition to enhanced design flexibility, make the spread tow tapes well suited for application versatility.
Aimplas, Redit Ventures launch Lofith Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New company launch will focus on the design and creation of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pellets and UD tapes for automotive, aerospace and construction.
Belotti to integrate hybrid BEAD system with Adaxis AdaOne software
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through this strategic collaboration, BEAD’s additive and subtractive capabilities for large-scale AM composite tooling production are made more accessible.
WT&C introduces fireproof ALEC² PyroWall ceramic for FRP products
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The polymer-free “composite” is a safe and circular option for manufactured FRP composite applications, offering enhanced protection during heat and fire events.
Large Mold Mounts Eliminate Shop Floor Hazards
| MoldMaking Technology
Progressive’s new 5-inch-tall RhinoFeet safely supports 15,000 lb each.
Aimplas expands online training program with composites course
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aimplas offers courses throughout the year on processes such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding, recycling and now composites, particularly targeting the construction industry.
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Corrosion-Resistant Mold Steel Designed For Polishability
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Uddeholm showcases its Tyrax ESR mold steel that combines toughness, corrosion and wear resistance.
CMS, Caracol collaboration targets large-format 3D printing market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Global development of LFAM technologies and applications will support end user’s adoption of 3D printing for composites.
DaQoTa project develops measuring head prototype for LATW inspection
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fraunhofer IPT, Taniq and Pixargus have proven the success of a measuring head capable of optimizing the reliability, security and efficiency of FRP pressure vessel manufacturing.
Broaching Tool Technology For Lathes Used to Slot Inconel Parts
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This shop finds value in using an indexable-insert-style broaching tool to create blind-hole slots in heat-treated Inconel aerospace parts on a CNC lathe.
Composting Additive for PLA Added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Carbios’ Active enzymatic solution for the biodegradation of PLA is now included in the FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances, enabling its use in flexible and rigid food packaging.
Equilibradores de herramientas garantizan resultados uniformes en la fabricación de moldes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie toolBalancer permite a los fabricantes de moldes lograr acabados superficiales de alta calidad y prolongar la vida útil de las herramientas de corte.
Cooling Added to Compact Slide
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: CUMSA adds cooling to the Compact Slides (CS) line launched last year.
Broaching Tool Technology For Lathes Used to Slot Inconel Parts
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
This shop finds value in using an indexable-insert-style broaching tool to create blind-hole slots in heat-treated Inconel aerospace parts on a CNC lathe.
Hybrid Press Runs Larger Tools at Lower Tonnages
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Nissei’s compact FWX Series combines a novel clamp design, low-pressure molding technology, and greater platen and tiebar spacing to enable large molds to run on lower tonnages.