Aluminum Machining Efficiency Improved With Milling Inserts

| MoldMaking Technology

The TungAluMill line has been enhanced with 10 new XVCT-AM inserts, featuring an interface design that augments machining at high speed rates.

Bedford introduces proprietary UV coating for GFRP safety yellow products

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Formulated compound protects against UV degradation, the potential for fiber bloom as well as harsh weather exposure while strengthening the structure’s durability and performance.

Fuji Industries purchase brings FPP-based Samba Pro PV to Japan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dedicated to the production of hydrogen pressure vessel reinforcements, Cevotec’s specialized FPP system will be made accessible to Japanese industry through Fuji, including aerospace and composites research.

on Ending

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

As this newsletter closes, an admittedly biased assessment of the industry’s pursuit of ACES and related observations. . . .

Cable and Plug Range Heighten Electrical Safety

| Plastics Technology

Hasco’s new H1251/… cable with aluminum shielding and PVC covering protects against interference signals.

SprutCAM X Robot Integrates JAKA Cobots into its Library

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

SprutCAM Tech’s online library of robot components has been updated to include digital twins of the popular JAKA cobots.

Kraiburg renueva su portafolio con TPE biobasados

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El fabricante de elastómeros termoplásticos (TPE), Kraiburg, lanzó una gama de compuestos biobasados en su serie THERMOLAST R.

SPE Announces New President, Board

| Plastics Technology

Conor Carlin has been named the new president of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).

iSwiss Corporation Partners With Bimu Insert Systems

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Bimu SA specializes in the design, production and distribution of carbide inserts and accessories for automatic lathes.

The Rise of AM Factories, Metal 3D Printing, Machining Synergy and Favorite Stories from 2023: AM Radio #47

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Media editors reflect on the top 10 stories by pageviews and then share their favorites, regardless of ranking, in this podcast episode.

Destacan capacidades de la industria automotriz en Guanajuato

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con autoridades, Guanajuato ocupa el primer lugar nacional en producción de vehículos y para el año 2030 se producirán más de 1,000,000 de vehículos.

Ceratizit lanza desarrollos y mejoras de producto para su fresa frontal

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Ceratizit, los nuevos productos mejoran las soluciones de herramientas de corte.

Top 10 Modern Machine Shop Articles of 2023

| Modern Machine Shop

Tips, custom macros and automation topics highlight the top articles published by Modern Machine Shop in 2023.

México: proveedor clave de componentes para vehículos eléctricos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

México se consolida como líder en la producción de componentes eléctricos para importantes compañías estadounidenses como Tesla, Rivian y Lucid Motor.

Reaming as an Alternative to Single-Point Boring

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Using slip yokes as an example, reaming through holes can be more efficient and effective than single-point boring operations.

Modec, Toray jointly develop FPSO, FSO repair solution using CFRP patches

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CFRP patch technology will target localized pitting corrosion repairs for floating vessels used by the oil and gas industry, leading to minimal disruption and more streamlined repair.

Free, Assisted Data Transfer for Injection Molding Monitoring and Control Platform

| MoldMaking Technology

For a limited time and free of charge, RJG will help users of its eDart platform transfer data to its CoPilot system using a new data migration tool.

ENRX, Roctool collaborate to advance mold electrification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Plastics and composites manufacturers will benefit from Roctool’s heat and cooling induction for molding processes, with increased technical service support and capability demonstrations on a global scale.

BlueWind expands composite nacelle production facilities in Pensacola

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Internally dubbed Sears II, the 40,000-square-foot addition will be used to store raw materials and prepare infusion kits, with new equipment investments to prepare for increased demand in the wind sector in 2024.

AIR announces next phase in AFWERX program for headway in eVTOL R&D

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The eVTOL developer is scouting locations in the U.S. for continued flight testing of its inaugural consumer aircraft, AIR One, through the Agility Prime program.

Hasco Mold Trackers Provide Pinpoint Tracking of Injection Molding Tools

| Plastics Technology

Hasco says its Mold Track’s ultrabroadband radio modules and intelligent software platform provide tool location accuracy down to a few centimeters.

5 Benefits of Having a Manageable Backlog

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop

Shops must effectively deal with workloads and not let the backlog grow too large in order to keep customers satisfied.