Get Color Changes Right In Extrusion Blow Molding

| Plastics Technology

Follow these best practices to minimize loss of time, material and labor during color changes in molding containers from bottles to jerrycans. The authors explore what this means for each step of the process, from raw-material infeed to handling and reprocessing tails and trim.

Large-Format Machining With Small Cutting Tools and Dynamic Motion

| Modern Machine Shop

Napoleon Machine, a defense contractor that provides parts for the M1 Abrams tank, recently took advantage of a CAM feature that allowed the company to streamline its cutting strategies and program offline. Here’s how the shop cut cycle times nearly in half with its large-format five-axis machining operations.

Stafford Shaft Collars Enable Adjustments Without Tools

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Stafford shaft collars and mounts feature handles and thumb screws to convert standard shaft collars to quick-adjust types.

Hi-Tec CNC es el nuevo representante de Kitamura en México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Hi-Tec CNC fue designado como distribuidor exclusivo para México de Kitamura Machinery, el fabricante japonés de centros de mecanizado de precisión horizontales, verticales, de doble columna y de 5 ejes.

Hasco presenta gama de cables y enchufes para señal al molde

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La División de Hot Runner de Hasco presentó esta nueva línea que simplifica el proceso de cableado, otorga mayor seguridad y ahorra espacio en el molde.

Hawk Ridge Systems and DyeMansion Form Printed Part Postprocessing Partnership

| Plastics Technology

Hawk Ridge Systems will add DyeMansion's finishing solutions to the product portfolio.

Collet Chuck Design Optimizes Machine Tool Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

Lyndex-Nikken offers SK collet chucks with accuracy and precision in mind when milling, drilling, reaming and rigid tapping.

Jetcam CAD Splitter software is available as free standalone application

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

All Jetcam Expert users with a current maintenance contract can benefit from this readily available software supporting sheet metal and composite parts.

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #1 Stretch Film

| Plastics Technology

What's the largest market for polyethylene film? Over the last few weeks, Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman has shared their research on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. This week rounds out the top 10 with the largest polyethylene film market: stretch film. 

Ciberseguridad en la cadena de suministro de la manufactura avanzada

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con el Foro Económico Mundial la industria manufacturera experimenta cada vez más ciberataques.

Meusburger presenta herramienta CAD para diseño de moldes, NX Tool

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la herramienta CAD de Meusburger y Schmidt WFT, diseñada para simplificar el proceso de diseño de moldes con la interfaz Siemens NX.

Making Sense of Qualification, Certification and Standards in Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #48

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

AM needs standards and processes for qualification and certification just like any other process. In this conversation with Dr. Tim Simpson, AM editors dive into the distinctions between these terms, and explore how they are influencing additive adoption and advancement. 
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I'm green: FKuR y Braskem amplían acuerdo de distribución en Europa

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Para ofrecer el EVA biobasado I'm green, fabricado a partir de etanol de caña de azúcar sostenible, en Europa, FKuR y Braskem amplían su colaboración en Europa.

Calibradores BYK-Gardner disponen de múltiples modos de medición

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie BYKO-test 9500 de calibradores de espesor de película seca de BYK-Gardner vienen con una sonda desmontable y un cable para diferentes modos de operación.

How to Create a Highly Effective and Scalable Moldmaking Business

| MoldMaking Technology

In this interview, Isaac Trevino, Business Development for Best Tool & Engineering shares where to start with the decision-making process and resources for a more sustainable future.

Evonik Infinim FR 4100L Flame Retardant Photopolymer for 3D Printing

| Plastics Technology

3D printing photopolymer designed for mechanical durability and is certified flame retardant.

Industrial equipment manufacturer expands global footprint, reaches into new markets

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

India-based CW Top Shops honoree EPP Composites reflects on a recently successful vertical filament winding application and new pultruded FRP rebar capabilities, as well as future opportunities.

FAA grants Archer Part 145 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The eVTOL aircraft company is now authorized to perform specialized aircraft repair services on crucial aircraft components.

Caracol inaugurates tech assembly, innovation facilities in Milan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Caracol continues to evolve large-format additive manufacturing, opening two additional state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate client services, as well as materials and processes R&D.

Tech-Fab Europe joins EuCIA

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As a new member, the Germany-based technical textiles producer will explore sustainable composite opportunities and contribute data to EuCIA’s LCA calculator.

Mold Tracking Software Aids in On-Time Tooling Payment for Moldmakers

| MoldMaking Technology

CaptureMore LLC has launched a new feature to its CaptureAssets tool tracking app that enables suppliers to now track payment term schedules for their molds, and easily notify customers when tooling payment requirements have been achieved.  

JEC announces 11 Innovation Award winners

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The JEC Group has announced the winner for each of the 11 Innovation Award categories. Learn more about the winners and their projects at JEC World 2024.