How composites have become a necessity

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Composites used to be one of many material options across industries and applications, but that's not the case anymore.

West Ohio Tool Acquires Women-Owned Business Certifications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company is now a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise for the state of Ohio, which expands opportunities in obtaining contracts for goods and services, construction, engineering, IT, professional services and other sectors.

Slide Components Can Run Greaseless, Provide New Side Actions

| Plastics Technology

Progressive Components says the Z-Series proprietary treatment guarantees long-term operation and durability, while there are also new side-action options for greaseless applications.

Robust Colored Coating on Light Metal Alloys

| Products Finishing

A paper* based on a Presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022 (Rosemont, Illinois) by Chris Goode** Cirrus Materials Science Ltd.

En 2022 creció 50.67 % la importación de robots industriales en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las entidades federativas que más importaron robots industriales fueron Nuevo León, Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí y Jalisco.

Unimat 75: máquina roscadora semiautomática de alto rendimiento

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Fijatec (stand 922, pabellón MSC) exhibirá la máquina roscadora semiautomática Unimat 75.

SMW Autoblok's Workholding System Removes Obstacles

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2023: MillTec makes it is easier to carry out complex operations with five-sided access to the part.

Twin-Screw Feeder Ideal for Hard-to-Handle Materials

| Plastics Technology

Twin-screw gravimetric feeder features a horizontal agitator so that the two screws are always filled with material.   

Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Cross-training, bringing it all in-house, molding and collaborative design are essential to Helm Tool's success.
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Lithoz Partners With SiNAPTIC for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The deal includes joint sales and marketing activities, as well as the purchase of seven Lithoz CeraFab S65 Medical printers for SiNAPTIC’s new research center in Lafayette, Colorado.

Soniclayer 1600 Combines Ultrasonic 3D Printing With CNC Milling

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The printer features an ultrasonic additive manufacturing 3D printing process which generates very little heat, making it possible to embed electronics, fiber optics, sensors and other components inside these prints.

Contest Seeks Innovative End-Use 3D Printed Parts

Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining

The Cool Parts Showcase is looking for 3D printed components that are currently in use or show promise as future solutions.

Carbide Milling Cutters Provide Dynamic Milling Action

| MoldMaking Technology

The Walter MD340/MD344 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for machining steel are highly universal in application, from plunging and pocket and cavity milling to roughing and full slotting and help reduce tool costs.  

Base Materials launches new polyurethane tooling board products for molding processes

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Three new specialist products include BP600 medium-density and BP1200 and BP1700 abrasion-resistant, high-density PU tooling materials for vacuum forming, thermoforming, automotive modeling and more.

How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions

| Plastics Technology

Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.

VF-2SSYT: mayor velocidad y capacidad extra en el eje Y

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Grupo Hi-Tec (stand 2416) exhibirá la máquina HAAS VF-2SSYT, diseñada para adaptarse a talleres pequeños.

Enka de Colombia presentó sus resinas recicladas al mercado mexicano

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante Expo Plásticos Guadalajara 2023, Pablo Marín, gerente de Calidad de la compañía colombiana Enka, nos platicó acerca de sus resinas, así como de las expectativas de mercado en México.  

Brighton Science Unveils Cloud-based Surface Intelligence Platform

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Next-generation solution uses data and analytics to prevent bonding and adhesion issues.

Siemens se asocia con Microsoft para expandir la Inteligencia Artificial Industrial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las empresas han integrado el software Teamcenter de Siemens para administrar el ciclo de vida de los productos con la plataforma de colaboración Teams de Microsoft y los modelos de lenguaje de Azure OpenAI Service.

Vollmer Grinding Machine Features Double-Spindle Design

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: VGrinds are said to be suitable for machining rotary tools made from carbide, such as drills, milling cutters or reamers.

Escoja la rueda de rectificado correcta

| Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca las propiedades y aplicaciones de los distintos tipos de abrasivos en ruedas de rectificado y cómo afectan el proceso. Aprenda a elegir la rueda abrasiva adecuada para sus necesidades.

Aditivos de humectación y dispersión para plásticos de BYK

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Plastics Recycling LATAM: Los aditivos de humectación y dispersión de BYK evitan la aglomeración de pigmento con efectos electrostáticos o estéricos.