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AFT's Semi-Synthetic Coolant Extends Sump Life
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Advanced Cool 2200 provides high visibility while machining, keeping the machine and parts clean with no odor issues.
Industria automotriz: producción y exportación continúan en crecimiento
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el primer bimestre del año, la producción de vehículos ligeros aumentó 6.07 %, mientras que las exportaciones crecieron 11.98 %.
Chip Conveyor Provides Both Chip Handling, Coolant Filtration Functionality
| Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The CleanSweep G2 is a self-cleaning conveyor designed to help operators eliminate the need for frequent coolant tank cleaning and maintenance.
Lithoz Supports Zenit Smart Polycrystals’ Materials for Solid-State Lasers
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The collaboration includes alignment of Lithoz’s lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology for the Zenit process, as well as support for market, organization and innovation strategies.
DSM and DiFold Develop Foldable Reusable Bottles
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The injection molded reusable packaging from this startup are made from DSM’s Arnitel Eco biobased thermoplastic copolyester.
Hexagon, Stratasys Unlock 3D Printed PEKK’s Lightweighting for Aerospace
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The companies say the rigorously validated multiscale models of these high-performance, aerospace-approved materials have been added to Hexagon’s Digimat materials exchange ecosystem with associated print process parameters from Stratasys’ aerospace-ready 3D printers.
Injection Mold Builder Meets Customer Challenges Via Complex, Precision State-of-the-Art Moldmaking
| MoldMaking Technology
Accede, an independent and privately owned injection mold builder, understands that the job is not finished until its customers’ needs are met.
on Rivian, ICEs, Three-wheelers, AI for autonomous driving, Honda Pilot
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Rivian is still gaining traction. . .Renault, Geely and Amoco don’t think ICEs are done. . .three-wheelers for vastly different applications. . .Honda’s rugged SUV. . .
Understanding and Managing White Spots on Anodized Aluminum
| Products Finishing
Having trouble with spotting defects when anodizing? Taj Patel of Techevon LLC offers a helpful overview of the various causes of white spots and potential solutions.
3D Printed Metal Filters Protect Circuit Breakers from Explosion: The Cool Parts Show #57
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
New high-voltage circuit breakers from Schneider Electric make use of 3D printed metal filters to protect people and equipment in the event of an overload. Binder jetting provided both the geometric complexity and price point needed for these parts.
GWS Tool Group End Mill Provides Dynamic Milling
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2023: The Hurrimill AT4 all-terrain end mill features radial-end gashing, which enables drilling, steep ramping and aggressive helical entry.
Parts Cleaning Sector Shifts Energy Toward Regulatory Changes
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
With changes in EPA regulations regarding the use of some popular cleaning fluids, cleaning suppliers and end users are readjusting business strategies and/or cleaning processes to meet new requirements.
#regulations
Producción de máquinas-herramienta en Alemania crecería en 2023
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Según la Asociación Alemana de Fabricantes de Máquinas-Herramienta (VDW), la producción de máquinas-herramienta en Alemania crecerá un 9 por ciento en 2023 y llegará a un volumen de 15.5 mil millones de euros.
Mold Innovations Power Unique Auto Lighting Elements on Hummer EVs
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Diamond machining, electroforming of micro-optical inserts and modified latch-lock system help injection molds produce unique forward lighting elements.
Botellas de plástico PET tienen menor impacto ambiental: NAPCOR
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La evaluación del ciclo de vida de NAPCOR muestra que las botellas de plástico PET producen menos emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero que las botellas de vidrio o latas de aluminio.
Pressure Switch Module Features Customizable Setups
| Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Next-Generation Pressure Switch Module works in tandem with Fire Suppression System to help prevent and reduce damage and loss during a machine fire.
Mazak ofrece un torno horizontal con funciones multitarea
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con un chuck de 12", capacidades de fresado y eje Y descentrado para funcionalidad multitarea, Mazak presenta el modelo QT-Ez 12MY.
Fryer Offers Compact HMC for Small-Lot Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Fryer HR-40 features a built-in 24" rotary table for multi-sided machining.
Material Database Enables Coating Thickness Measurement Without Calibration
| Products Finishing
The database from Coatmaster AG has calibrations of over 400 different RAL colors.
MicroCare Named a Best Place to Work in Connecticut for 2023
| Products Finishing
The award is given by the Hartford Business Journal.
#workforcedevelopment
Finishing Activity Ended February Up 1.7 Points vs. January
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
The improved start to 2023 carried into February which closed at 51.3 compared to January’s index of 49.6.
#economics
Turret Lathe Features LFV Technology
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom offers the Miyano ANX-42SYY fixed headstock-type CNC automatic lathe which has a variety of features that improve machine operating convenience.