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Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.
Hot Runners: How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, and Controls
| Plastics Technology
I conclude this three-part examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runners by focusing on heaters, thermocouples, and controls. Part 3 of 3.
VIDEO: Corebon Demos Induction Heating Systems at JEC World 2023
| CompositesWorld
Kenneth Frogner, Head of Research at Corebon, demos their different induction heating systems on the show floor at JEC World 2023.
VIDEO: CAD/CAM with the Moldmaker in Mind
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Ralph Picklo, Director of Sales for Cimatron at CAMBRIO, shares what it means when CAD/CAM is created with the mold builder in mind.
Aeris Energy establishes US wind turbine services division
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under Aeris Service, the Latin American wind blade manufacturer provides North American customers with various preventative and corrective maintenance services, taking advantage of increased turbine capacity.
BlueWind partners with Greener to strengthen sustainability profile
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Greener, a Brazilian company that promotes the trade of carbon credits, will consult and coordinate BlueWind’s inventory assessment and analyze how to further offset the composites manufacturer’s carbon footprint.
Servo-based pultrusion machines for composite profile production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: Kent Pultrusion is displaying its turnkey ServoPul servo-driven pultrusion lines and secondary equipment for handling composite profiles.
Roughing End Mill Line Combats High Metal Removal Operations
| MoldMaking Technology
Kyocera SGS announces the expansion of the Z-Carb HPR five-flute end mill portfolio with more than 900 tools.
9T Labs selected to supply composite connectors to Dufour eVTOL
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Structural thermoplastic composite connectors will further lightweight the Aero2 tilt-wing aircraft.
EMPHASIZING project investigates glass fiber upcycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
U.K. consortium aims is to develop a material from recycled glass fiber with mechanical properties superior to virgin glass but at a price point lower than carbon fiber.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives to distribute Dedeco Sunburst abrasives
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Sunburst portfolio of thermoplastic-bonded abrasives enables the deburring, cleaning, finishing and polishing of metals, plastics, composites and more.
Caracol Launches Operations in North America With New Texas Facility
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Texas facility will enable Caracol to better guarantee local quality and certifications standards, faster delivery times, dedicated and timely service, and application development support to all North American customers and partners.
Food-Grade rPET Brand Launched by Italian Recycler
| Plastics Technology
Dentis expands food grade offerings to include pellets as well as PET bottle flake.
Emco Appoints New CEO
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
Markus Nolte has 25 years of experience, including stints in different management functions and industries.
Metalworking Activity Continued to Contract Steadily in August
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
The degrees of accelerated contraction are relatively minor, contributing to a mostly stable index despite the number of components contracting.
Fakuma 2023: App Helps Molders Find Spare Parts
| Plastics Technology
Engel's part finder app works on smart devices to help molders identify and order spare parts for their molding machines.
2023 iWarriors Alliance Charity Golf Outing
| MoldMaking Technology
Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales will once again partner with the iWarriors organization during its annual golf outing, Mundelein, IL, at Countryside Golf Club. The annual event supports the iWarriors mission, which is to assist severely injured members of all branches of the Armed Forces by providing them with personalized tablets to aid in their return, recovery and reintegration. The golf outing will kick off with an open house at the Alliance facility, followed by registration, lunch and a shotgun start at 12pm CST.
Sumitomo Milling Series Promotes Stable Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Westec 2023: The DMSL delivers excellent surface finish even at high feed rates of 0.138 IPT or more due to its arc-shaped edge.
Grabcad Print Pro Software Helps Improve Part Accuracy, Workflow
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The software features new plug-in partners AlphaSTAR and Castor, providing options for real-time part analysis and streamline integrated workflow.
Five-Axis Vertical Mill Increases Mold Shop Capacity by Reducing Setups
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Zero Tolerance now processes blocks — from squaring to waterline drilling to rough and finish milling — on a single five-axis CNC mill, reducing setups and moving blocks in/out of multiple machines without sacrificing accuracy and surface finish.
CAMX 2023 Attendee Survey
| CompositesWorld
CAMX – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo is right around the corner, and we want to better understand your hopes and expectations heading into the show. CompositesWorld asks you to answer one of the five questions in the survey below. Responses will remain anonymous, and some may be published in the CAMX Show Daily, which is distributed at the show. The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete.
Velo3D Qualifies Aluminum Alloy to Support Formula 1 Customers
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Aluminum alloy supports Formula 1 customers by enabling the production of parts requiring high thermal conductivity and durability, and is available to print in both 50 and 100 micron layers.