Evite errores comunes en collets ER: guía práctica

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop México

Los collets desempeñan un papel crucial en el proceso de mecanizado, por lo que es importante un ensamblaje y mantenimiento adecuados de las herramientas. A continuación se describen cinco posibles errores que deben evitarse al utilizar collets ER.      

Understanding Micro-Milling Machine Technology

| Production Machining

Micro-milling can be a companion process to turning-based production machining. This article looks at some of the technologies that go into a micro-milling machine and why they are important to successful operation.

Advantages to Pumped Eductor Agitation

| Products Finishing

Not all agitation methods are created equally. Pumped agitation with eductor nozzles can improve process tanks and quickly show a reduction in operating costs while keeping staff safe, following environmental legislation and preventing pollution.

2024: año de inversión en tecnologías para la industria del plástico

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Cada año, con la Guía de Proveedores, la edición noviembre-diciembre de Plastics Technology México presenta una herramienta que les permite a nuestros lectores conectar con proveedores de equipos, maquinaria, materiales, insumos y servicios para la industria de plásticos en México.      

Exclusive Insights From Formnext Forum Austin

| Additive Manufacturing

AMT — The Association for Manufacturing has partnered with Additive Manufacturing Media, Gardner Business Media and Mesago Messe Frankfurt to bring new Formnext events to North America.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Presents Solvent- and Chromium-free Pretreatment

| Products Finishing

Henkel has expanded its production capacities in Spain, adding solvent- and chromium-free innovations for the pretreatment of metals in coating plants.

Asahi Kasei Expands Coating Capacity for Lithium-Ion Battery Separators

| Products Finishing

Asahi Kasei is expanding its capacity for coating Hipore lithium-ion battery separators.

CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.

Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.

CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.

Creative Composites Group acquires United Fiberglass of America

| CompositesWorld

The acquisition helps support critical infrastructure applications, expanding CCG’s product capabilities.

Dura Composites introduces 30-millimeter Mini Mesh d2 Grating

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patented GFRP grating series, tailored to be reliable and durable in harsh environments, is now available in a new grating size with a sustainability focus.

Degreaser Tackles Tough Industrial Cleaning Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

Liquid ProClean Degreaser by Madison Chemical is well-suited for cleaning machinery and equipment, as well as molds, completely removing any oil or grease.

Dieffenbacher highlights Fibercut system for increased productivity

| CompositesWorld

Dieffenbacher’s fully automated cutting and stacking system enables automated SMC processing applications.

Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

E-Beam Expands Ohio Facility

| Plastics Technology

Adds 52,000 square feet to Lebanon plant.

Grupo Hi-Tec destaca la máquina inyectora Yizumi PAC 250 en Plastimagen

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la máquina de inyección de plástico Yizumi PAC 250, con ciclos rápidos y versatilidad en inyección de PET para aplicaciones industriales de pared delgada.      

The Importance of Barrel Heat and Melt Temperature

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

Barrel temperature may impact melting in the case of very small extruders running very slowly. Otherwise, melting is mainly the result of shear heating of the polymer.

Small-Footprint SLS Machine Can Operate in Where Space is Tight

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

A new Powder Recycling Station (PRS) is an optional accessory available in 2024 which works in tandem with the printer to automatically recycle unused powder currently in the system and mix it with fresh material.

Combining Functions With User-Defined G & M Codes

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

CNC programmers gain flexibility when using custom macros to define G and M codes themselves.

ATI Tool Changer Enables Reliable Exchange of Robotic Tooling

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MC-50 provides a solution for quickly changing robotic end-of-arm tooling by hand.

EOS Names Advanced Manufacturing Solutions its Northwest Distribution Partner

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Solutions will carry the full line of EOS polymer and metal 3D printers.