Annual RJG Global Mold Smart Award is Now Open for Applications

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

Potential 2024 award candidates are dedicated to transforming their injection molding company using RJG technology or service solutions. Applications are due by Dec. 31, 2023.

People in composites: September 2023

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Airbus, French Oil Mill Machinery, Thermwood, Aquapak, Teijin Aramid and Pultron Composites.  

on fuel cells, eFuels, a sensor to know, & aging vehicles

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Don’t count out fuel cell vehicles. . .eFuels can extend the lives of ICEs. . .new sensor tech for autonomous vehicles. . .vehicles are getting older. . .Kia contributes to ocean cleanup. . .Miata. . .student set amazing speed record

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 119: Defeating the Hanging Cross-Hole Burr

| Production Machining

Deburring is a tedious task that is better left to machines.

Part Removal Efficiency In a 600 mm Plus World

| Additive Manufacturing

Clay Olson of EDM Performance Accessories discusses the difficulties and opportunities in cutting off parts from the build plates of large AM systems. Molybdenum wire EDM offers an effective solution to the challenge of large-part cutoff. 

Máquina de microsoldadura láser para reparación de moldes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 301, Feiyang Maquinaria destaca sus soluciones de tecnología láser para aplicaciones de soldadura, marcado y corte.

Desafíos y soluciones en la extrusión de polímeros cargados

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Explore cómo los polímeros cargados impactan el proceso de extrusión y las soluciones innovadoras para enfrentar estos retos.      

Carbios e Indorama construirán planta de biorreciclaje de PET en Francia

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Carbios e Indorama Ventures unen fuerzas para edificar la primera planta de reciclaje enzimático de PET a escala industrial. La construcción iniciará a finales de 2023.      

Hypertherm Associates Announces Virtual Trade Show

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Shop Talk Live will take place virtually on October 10 and 11, 2023. The event will include virtual hands-on workshops, cutting demonstrations of new techniques, live discussions and tips and tricks to streamline operations.

EMO: Avantec presenta herramientas de alta precisión con altos índices de arranque de viruta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En un entorno de alta competencia, Avantec Zerspantechnik presentó herramientas que ayudan a reducir costos en el mecanizado por sus altos índices de arranque de viruta.

Taking Someone to TASC

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This special automation issue of Production Machining is timed perfectly with the debut of The Automated Shop Conference held this month in Novi, Michigan.

Nanopurification Technology Introduced for Removing Toxic Contaminants

| Plastics Technology

Pyrowave announced technology to separate additive molecules from polymers.

A Simple Guide to Spindle Repair

| MoldMaking Technology

Understand the causes of spindle failure and the steps for proper repair.

Renishaw Data Platform Promotes Connected Shop Floor

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Renishaw Central collects metrology, status and alarm data from connected devices across the shop floor.

Eficiencia en alimentación y diseño de tornillo en extrusión

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

La relación de compresión de un husillo no proporciona suficientes detalles sobre cómo va a funcionar. El diseño del tornillo es un acto de equilibrio que involucra diversas variables.      

Temperature-Control Unit Enables Cycle Time Cuts

| Plastics Technology

Control unit supplies cold water to the mold only in the cooling phase.  

Open House Showcases Five-Axis Capabilities, Digital Tools

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Five-axis machining technology was the highlight of the Hwacheon open house in Lincolnshire, Illinois this August. 

Adler Industrial Solutions Elevates Customer Support, Production Capabilities

| MoldMaking Technology

Comprehensive moldmaking network invests $8.5 million in state-of-the-art equipment across multiple facilities.

Horizon Aircraft shifts to seven-seat hybrid electric eVTOL concept

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Led by industry needs and following successful flight tests of its five-seater 50% scale prototype, the company aims to scale up for future production.

Jig Grinder for Mold and Die Increases Rigidity for High Precision

| MoldMaking Technology

The Hardinge Hauser 2000 combines grinding and hard milling features under one machine, featuring a dual-frame design, elimination of transverse forces and more to ensure highly accurate machining capabilities.  

Sherwin-Williams introduces high-flexibility body filler

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) restores aircraft exterior composites by permanently concealing surface imperfections.  

Envalior offers novel Tepex composite for EV battery housings

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Low-thickness, recyclable thermoplastic composite passes strict thermal runaway tests for EV battery housings.