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Plastics Processing Activity Near Flat in February
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
The month proved to not be all dark, cold, and gloomy after all, at least when it comes to processing activity.
#economics
Production Machining’s April 2023 News Highlights
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Production Machining’s April 2023 news highlights include a special honor for a GBM stalwart, reshoring news, new technician training, workforce development funding and more.
NOVA Chemicals appoints Roger Kearns as President and CEO
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Kearns to accelerate implementation of NOVA’s vision to become North America’s leading sustainable PE producer.
Circular Packaging Based on Perstorp’s Akestra 100 and 110 Officially Endorsed in Europe
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Perstorp’s next-generation co-polyester enhance thermoformed recycled PET products by adding heat resistance capabilities and more.
Oqton Partners With Baker Hughes on AM Production Solution
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Baker Hughes is integrating Oqton’s Manufacturing OS into its workflow, including its own proprietary AM solutions.
Burnishing Tools for Machines With Limited Space
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The body of the ID burnishing tools extend past the back of the tool block, enabling quick and easy adjustment as required.
Nexa3D QLS 820 High-Throughput Laser Sintering Platform
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This high-throughput thermoplastic production system combines ultrafast printing with open materials and cloud-based software platform to deliver production volumes much greater than other powder-bed solutions on the market.
Pennsylvania Mold Builder Doubles Footprint, Maintains Quality and Company Values
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Quality Mold Inc. doubles its manufacturing footprint but maintains its private company values and structure, delivering quality and fast turnaround from mold design and build through sampling.
Maier Machine Tools' Digital Twin Shortens Development Time
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Maier’s Virtual Engineering supports developers and engineers in optimally integrating digital twins into their processes.
Converting to Rotary Saws for Improved Productivity
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: With Watkins RSC, manufacturers can save material, get more parts per bar and eliminate stringy chips.
Metalworking GBI Contracted in March After One-Month Reprieve
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
February’s call for cautious optimism was well placed…market dynamics in March put a damper on what had been metalworking activity’s modest re-entry to growth mode in February.
#economics
Tap Magic Waxx Stick for Metalworking Lubrication
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Tap Magic’s high-performance formula in a solid stick form offers a professional grade cutting fluid for applications on most metals when a liquid cutting fluid is not desirable.
Bekum Promotes Terry Grost to After Sales Manager
| Plastics Technology
Thirty-year Bekum veteran assumes responsibility for customer service, spare parts and rebuilds.
Big Daishowa Chuck Eliminates Chatter in Milling Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Mega 12DS chuck is designed for trochoidal milling with anti-vibration end mills.
iMFLUX Goes Royalty-Free and Transitions to Mainly R&D Role
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
By July, P&G will close the iMFLUX site and move to royalty-free licensing through injection-machine vendors and third-party retrofitters. An iMFLUX R&D team will continue to develop the technology.
Endeavor 3D Joins Select List of HP Digital Manufacturing Partners
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Already a member of the HP Digital Manufacturing Network, Endeavor 3D advances the relationship and joins a limited list of international contract manufacturers offering the full suite of HP Jet Fusion printing capabilities.
Precision Micro Finishing Tools Supply Machine, Mold and Die Operations
| MoldMaking Technology
Titan Tool Supply has made available 100+ products for immediate online order or shipment from stock, supporting advanced manufacturing requirements.
SPE Mold Technologies Division Presents Moldmaking Award Winners
| MoldMaking Technology
At PTXPO, the 2023 Mold Designer of the Year, Mold Maker of the Year and Mold Repair Technician of the Year were awarded to Chuck Heitmeyer, Pat Roussey II and John Demakis Sr., respectively.
on Ram, Euro auto, Uber and EVs, Hyundai IONIQ 6, & a quick quiz
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Why some interior designers in the Ram studio get high marks. . . the European auto engineering prowess diminishing. . .Renault’s electric city car. . .Uber, Shell and EVs. . .Hyundai launches the IONIQ 6. . .the best luxury brand. . .
#electronics #economics
High-Performance Coolant for High-Pressure, High-Flow Machining Centers
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Saf-T-Cool 4200’s natural low foam characteristics make it compatible with today’s high-pressure, high-flow machining centers.
Model GB-3 Vibratory Deburring, Finishing Machine
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Giant Finishing's Model GB-3 comes standard with internal separation for those parts that are hard to find in the media load mass.
The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
This company that produces medical implants finds value in the CNC for its turn-mill equipment that helps speed setups and simplify programming when producing intricate parts complete.