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Manufacturers’ Superpower: ‘X-Ray Vision’ into Your Processes
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Meet a ‘new’ name (to North American processors) in MES software, which provides a simple, modular way to achieve visibility into your production operations.
Workholding System Features Quick-Change, Modular Design
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Mate Precision Technologies’ 52/96 workholding system is engineered to maximize holding power for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining centers to improve manufacturing productivity.
Adjusting CAM Tolerance and Machine Modes to Fix Faceting Issues
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Fixing an issue often requires fine tuning of both CAM tolerances and the machine mode for full optimization and process reliability.
Flow-Enhancing Additive for PC and PC/ABS
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
CAI’s new ST-PA208 is designed to boost melt flow index, elongation, and improve dispersion and compatibility.
Nova Steel de México inaugura su tercera planta en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 37 millones de dólares, Nova Steel de México inauguró su planta número tres en el Parque Industrial Santa María en Ramos Arizpe.
Zebra Skimmers' Coolant Systems Automate Fluid Management
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The Zebra Dazzle 2 system can reportedly reduce coolant usage and CNC tooling by as much as 80%.
Amcor Announces Coatings Research Effort With Nfinite Nanotechnology
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Project will test use of nanocoating technology for recyclable and compostable packaging.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 114: Factors Influencing Machined Surface Finish in Our Shops
Miles Free | Production Machining
Surface finish is the result of our machining process on raw materials.
Kennametal Integrates New Tool Library With Mastercam
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mastercam users will be able to import data on Kennametal’s cutting tools, including GoDrill and Kenna Universal solid carbide drills, as well as a selection of end mills.
Walter Milling Inserts Feature PCD Cutting Edges
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The PCD inserts are suitable for milling a variety of nonferrous workpiece materials, such as aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, magnesium, magnesium-based alloys, plastics and fiber-reinforced plastics.
Chromatic 3D Materials Launches Rapid Custom Manufacturing Service for Common Rubber Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The service includes standard industrial shapes, including gaskets, seals, cylinders and grommets in customizable, nonstandard dimensions up to 16" in diameter.
MFFD thermoplastic floor beams — OOA consolidation for next-gen TPC aerostructures
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
GKN Fokker and Mikrosam develop AFP for the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator’s floor beams and OOA consolidation of 6-meter spars for TPC rudders, elevators and tails.
KraussMaffei Corp. PTXPO Spotlight
| Plastics Technology
KraussMaffei discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30
Arburg e Ineos: moldeo por inyección con estirénicos sostenibles
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Los grados ECO sostenibles de Ineos, Terluran ECO y NAS ECO, fueron probados por Arburg en sus nuevas máquinas de moldeo por inyección híbridas Allrounder 470 H.
Laser Marking Machine for Large and Multiparts
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The machine is well suited for large and multipart marking, providing everything manufacturers need to easily mark larger products quickly and safely.
Maier Machine Tools' Digital Twin Shortens Development Time
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2023: Maier’s Virtual Engineering supports developers and engineers in optimally integrating digital twins into their processes.
Tool Paths, ERP & Improving Efficiency in Your Toolroom: What Did You Miss in February?
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
We covered a variety of topics in February. From tool paths to ERP and PTXPO coverage, we hope you didn’t miss anything but here is your cheat sheet if you did.
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Arris unveils structural flax fiber composite
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-performance natural fiber adds to the company’s other biocomposite offerings, helps achieve sustainability initiatives.
on Autonomy for work sites, a car-replacing bike, & why charging a battery is like inflating a balloon
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
A concept Bobcat AV. . .an electric bike that can haul cargo. . .what’s important for carbon neutrality. . .an app to prevent car-train accidents. . .how to understand EV charging rates (simply). . .VW ID. 4 considered. . .what do EV buyers really consider. . .Dodge 1,025-hp engine
3D Printed Cutting Tool for Large Transmission Part: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
A boring tool that was once 30 kg challenged the performance of the machining center using it. The replacement tool is 11.5 kg, and more efficient as well, thanks to generative design.
Hybrid Quick-Change Collet Chuck Converts to Mandrel
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: SMW Autoblok’s hybrid Comot-AZ quick-change collet chuck quickly changes from a collet chuck to a mandrel in seconds.
Multicoupling Range Extended
| Plastics Technology
Hasco‘s quick-connect system for multiple cooling circuits has added U.S., French and HT versions.