Choosing the Right Machine for Turned and Milled Medical Parts
| Production Machining
The medical market is known for exceptionally tight tolerances and difficult materials, which means that selecting the proper machine is necessary to ensure a job is profitable.
True Five-Axis Machine Yields More Throughput, Greater Productivity
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
CDM Tool & Mfg. Co. LLC increased shop capacity thanks to a versatile high-speed/high-accuracy five-axis Fooke mill capable of cutting very large workpieces quickly and accurately with fewer setups.
Braskem Idesa, lista para nuevos mercados con resinas recicladas
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Braskem Idesa estuvo en la Plastics Recycling Conference 2023 para promover sus nuevas soluciones con resinas de material reciclado para aplicaciones y mercados de productos alimenticios. Entérese.
5-Axis Machining Center for Milling Diverse Materials
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The Grob 6350 Generation 2 Universal Machining Center has the ability to rough and finish on the same machine to produce a complete part in one setup for increased productivity.
BMPT China seleccionó ABS H801 de Elix para alerones de vehículos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
BMPT, proveedor de piezas exteriores de automóviles para fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM), seleccionó el ABS H801 de Elix para los alerones de las series GLA y GLB de Mercedes-Benz.
Lanxess and DSM Engineering Materials Venture Launched as ‘Envalior’
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
This new global engineering materials contender combines Lanxess’ high-performance materials business with DSM’s engineering materials business.
Orbetron, Technovel Form Strategic Partnership
| Plastics Technology
Feeding specialist and extrusion builder align to market and sell each other’s offerings.
ITW Air Management, Pillar Technologies Unite Sales Force
| Products Finishing
Two business units of the global ITW organization are uniting their sales teams to better serve customer needs in similar markets.
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Exportaciones manufactureras aumentaron 13.6 % en el 4T de 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el cuarto trimestre de 2022, las manufacturas representaron el 90 % del valor total de las exportaciones de las entidades federativas.
Novatec Announces Deal with Moisture-Analysis Specialist
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Novatec will be aboni’s exclusive distributor in North and Latin America for offline moisture analyzer.
GWS Tool Group’s Micro End Mills for Medical Applications
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The HexaMill micro end mills are well suited for milling medical-grade bone screws and Torx bit sockets.
Nicolet Plastics Succeeds Using Mantle's Hybrid Metal 3D Printing Method for Mold Tooling
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
A recent webinar explores Nicolet Plastics’ success using Trueshape Technology, Mantle’s approach to print injection mold tooling. The current challenges this technology addresses and alleviates in additive manufacturing confirms this method is effectively reducing lead times and cost constraints, while producing better inserts.
In-Person Exposition Provides a Rich Environment for Discovery of Trade Trends and Technology Applications
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Serendipitous Learning Opportunities at PTXPO Underscore the Value of Being Present.
Tungaloy's Modular Turning System Extends Tool Life
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The ModuMini-Turn exchangeable-head modular turning tool system enables quick tool changes in Swiss machines for minimum downtime.
Wheel Dryers for Beside-the-Press, Small Central Applications
| Plastics Technology
Precision control on the dryer series reportedly prevents the thermal, chemical and physical material degradation that can result from long drying times at high temperatures and high air flow.
PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Swiss-Types
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Learn about some of the latest Swiss-type solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.
Janicki supports Saildrone Voyager program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineer and manufacture of technologically challenging composite components for the 33-foot uncrewed surface vehicle will scale up Saildrone fleet capability, meet the demanding challenges of ocean mapping.
TPRC research studies void removal mechanisms in VBO processing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New publication evaluates vacuum bag only-consolidated carbon fiber/PEEK tapes to determine the role of different void removal mechanisms in thermoplastic composites.
Aeler smart composite containers enter Portuguese market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Navex, part of Grupo ETE, will be representing Aeler in the Portuguese and Cape Verde markets to bring the innovation to the maritime sector.
Principios del mecanizado asistido por vibración
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
VibroCut, un método desarrollado por el Instituto Fraunhofer de Máquinas-Herramienta y Tecnología de Conformado (IWU), consiste en superponer vibraciones de baja frecuencia o ultrasonido en el proceso de maquinado convencional.
Moldeo por inyección: qué es la contrapresión y cómo calcularla
| Plastics Technology México
¿Utilizar una relación de intensificación para calcular la contrapresión refleja fielmente lo que ocurre en el cilindro o barril? Las nuevas tecnologías de las máquinas nos llevan a revisar un viejo proyecto con nuevos ojos.
Enfriamiento en extrusión: ¿cuánta agua es necesaria?
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México
Existe poca información sobre la cantidad de agua necesaria para para enfriar la garganta de alimentación y el husillo. Este artículo explora los desafíos del enfriamiento en la extrusión y proporciona información útil para optimizar el proceso.