Walter Indexable Drill Inserts Provide High Wear Resistance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The WNN15 drilling grade features a hard substrate, which provides high cutting-edge strength and sharpness on indexable inserts.

Making Micro Threads

| Production Machining

Production of micro threads can be challenging, but using the most suitable tools for a given application can simplify the task.

5th Axis Announces New Appointments to Sales Team

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has appointed Eric Nekich to the position of vice president of sales, as well as brought on Sean Van Derel as a territory sales representative of the Chicago region.

Sistema de monitoreo de ECI proporciona información práctica

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Alora, de ECI Software Solutions, aumenta el rendimiento de los equipos y el personal, lo que permite maximizar la producción de las máquinas.

BASF Adds Bamberger Amco Polymers to its Key Distribution Partners

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The newly merged Bamberger Amco will distribute select grades of the company’s portfolio of engineering resins.

Zimmermann Milling Machine Enhances Stability in Heavy Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The FZU/FZP42 machine line features a thermo-symmetrical design that incorporates a centrally-guided Z-slide, resulting in a more dynamic, productive and energy-efficient machine.

Platinum Tooling Begins Distributing Tecnicrafts Swiss-Type Collets, Guide Bushings

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Tecnicrafts Industries is an India-based manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss-type CNC lathes.

Plastics Europe informa crecimiento en producción de plásticos circulares

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Según Plastics Europe, en 2022, la producción global de plásticos llegó a 400.3 millones de toneladas, con un notable aumento del 10 % en plásticos circulares. Los desafíos competitivos emergen, mientras China se posiciona como líder en producción y reciclaje.

Programación CNC: combinación de funciones con códigos G y M

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop México

Los programadores de CNC ganan flexibilidad cuando utilizan macros personalizadas para definir ellos mismos los códigos G y M.

Qué es el torno fresado y cómo lo puede aplicar en su taller

| Modern Machine Shop México

Explore cómo el torno-fresado puede mejorar la eficiencia en la eliminación de metal y el manejo de cortes interrumpidos.

Siemens invierte 300 millones de pesos en Ciudad Juárez

| Modern Machine Shop México

A lo largo de cuatro fases de implementación, Siemens México instalará cuatro líneas de ensamblaje de producto y se transferirán seis de estampado en CNC, doblado de metal, soldadura y pintura.

Indonesian Plater Finds Fast Success in Auto Market

| Products Finishing

This father/son team, inspired by inventor Michael Faraday, focuses on anti-corrosion methods and automated processes to help their Indonesian plating business flourish.

BASF Launches Recycled PA6 for Textiles With Zara Jacket

| Plastics Technology

Loopamid Nylon for apparel is made from textile waste and used by Zara clothing brand.

John Forlenzo Joins Hubbard-Hall

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Photo Credit: Hubbard-Hall Hubbard-Hall welcomes John Forlenzo as supply chain manager.

Avient Adds Phoenix Location to its ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The addition of ColorWorks Phoenix as the fifth such site will allow better collaborations with customers in the western part of the U.S.

Electrolyte for Electroplating with Pure Platinum

| Products Finishing

Platuna PT enables the deposition of exceptionally thick, homogeneous and crack-free platinum layers, which are particularly convincing in various technical applications.

MicroCare Appoints National Sales Manager

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Photo Credit: MicroCare MicroCare, LLC has appointed Vince Libercci as national sales manager.

LATTE project optimizes aerodynamic flow of RACER rotor head

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites and streamlined rotor head design to enable up to 5% reduction in drag and as much as 20% lifting force improvement for Clean Aviation helicopter, set for flight tests in 2024.

Intelligent Equipment Solutions Alleviate Moldmaking Pain Points

| MoldMaking Technology

Whether it’s purchase quoting, mold cleaning and tracking or intuitive process control, the following new or improved technologies could potentially keep your shop on the cutting edge.  

Environmentally Compatible Sprays for Injection Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

Hasco introduces all-synthetic lubricant, anti-corrosion and multipurpose cleaning sprays, many of which satisfy NSF certification.

Safran, Onera begin wind tunnel trials for CFM RISE fan demonstrator

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Disruptive Open Fan aerodynamics and acoustics to be matured over 2024-2028 test plan for design validation of fan blades, aiming for implementation on commercial jet engines by 2030s.  

Hexagon Purus grows Type IV capacity with opening of manufacturing hub in Weeze

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The fourth facility to open in 12 months, expansion of Hexagon Purus’ primary facility in Germany will enhance its distribution, refueling and stationary storage systems availability.