Mechanical Limit Switch Increases Process Reliability

| MoldMaking Technology

Precise end position monitoring of movement sequences and other moving mold parts in injection molds and punching tools, in addition to mold damage prevention, can be achieved via Hasco’s new mechanical limit switches.

PET/F: innovación de Origin Materials y Husky para envases

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Origin Materials y Husky comercializan PET/F, un polímero híbrido que combina PET reciclable con FDCA sostenible, que permite un mejor rendimiento y sostenibilidad en envases avanzados.

WiMEF Names 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The inductees will be recognized with a ceremony and gala on Sept. 26 in conjunction with the 13th annual WiM Summit in San Diego, California. 

Techmer PM adquiere Advanced Color Technologies

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La unión entre Techmer y Advanced Color Technologies expande sus capacidades en el área de colorantes y aditivos.  

Harbour Results, AutoForecast Solutions Release Battery-Electric Vehicle Market Study

| MoldMaking Technology

The study analyzes the transition from an industry dominated by the internal combustion engine to battery-electric mobility and its impact on the supply chain, which will have ripple effects from automakers to tool and die shops.

MMT Chats: Developments at Dynamic Tool

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This Dynamic Tool Duo sits down with MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges to share some company news as well as updates on the shop’s workforce development efforts and technology investments. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Kurt Workholding Vises Provide All-Directional Alignment

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The DXH Hydraulic vise lineup features the proprietary Kurt AngLock spherical segment to reduce jaw lift and improve performance.

Tooling Considerations for Parting Off, Grooving

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Geometry, coatings and tool holders all play a big role in the effectiveness of parting off and grooving operations on CNC turning centers.

Siemens actualiza sus soluciones de software operativo CNC

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La versión 4.8 del software de operación de Siemens presenta una serie de nuevas soluciones de hardware y software para su portafolio integrado Sinumerik.

Tungaloy-NTK PCD Grade Offers Optimal Dimensional Accuracy

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The DX200 is an effective tool for machining application-specific components that demand high levels of material purity, such as metal medical implants and sputtering targets for semiconductor applications.

Valero invertirá 120 millones de dólares en Tamaulipas

| Modern Machine Shop México

Valero ampliará su presencia en Tamaulipas con una nueva terminal marítima en el Puerto Industrial de Altamira.

Collet chuck vs. chuck de mordazas: la elección correcta

| Modern Machine Shop México

Entienda cómo la elección entre un collet chuck y un chuck de mordazas puede influir en la velocidad, precisión y productividad de sus operaciones de torneado.

VIDEO: Sicomin Showcases Additons to Bio-Based Range of GreenPoxy Resins

| CompositesWorld

At JEC 2023, Sicomin Export Manager, Marc Denjean, took the time to speak with CW about Sicomin's various epoxy resins and their applications. Specifically, Sicomin presented examples at the show of their new bio-based range of GreenPoxy Resins.

Looking to Secure the Supply Chain for Castings? Don't Overlook 3D Printed Sand Cores and Molds

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Concerns about casting lead times and costs have many OEMs looking to 3D print parts directly in metal. But don’t overlook the advantages of 3D printed sand cores and molds applied for conventional metal casting, says Humtown leader.

Fakuma 2023: Configurable Control Units and Linear Actuators for Injection Molds

| Plastics Technology

Servomold will introduce a new generation of control units for servo drives and a new series of actuators for the execution of linear movements in injection molds.

On the radar: Proliferation of propellers drives CFRP blade production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As propulsion efficiency advances, so too do general aviation and AAM aircraft designs to account for additional efficiency targets. Composite propeller blades are key.

Infrared NDT well-suited to demanding in-service, manufacturing and research applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: High-precision, cost-effective thermographic NDT technologies offered by Thermal Wave Imaging addresses real-world inspection challenges.

High-temperature thermocouple assemblies excel in demanding autoclave applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: TE Wire & Cable presents its high-performance temperature measurement, signal processing wire and cable solutions.

Hopper Alarm Prevents Run Out of Plastic Materials During Production

| MoldMaking Technology

Simple-to-install device by PCS gives injection molders, blow molders and extruders the ability to prevent machine shutdowns due to empty hoppers.

Wisk Aero completes public demonstration flight of Cora eVTOL aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Wisk’s multi-transition milestone flight showcased the fixed-wing demonstrator aircraft’s capabilities.

The Plastek Group Announces Major Equipment Purchase From Sodick

| MoldMaking Technology

Following an extensive evaluation process, the addition of two wire EDMs, two sinker EDMs and an EDM drill will boost The Plastek Group’s moldmaking productivity and enable them to pursue new opportunities.  

Top-Tier B2B Product Videos and Lessons We Can Learn from Them

| Gardner Web

Here’s a list of seven high-quality product videos. Take a closer look at the lessons you can learn from each one.
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