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Integration, Automation and Green Tech Highlight JIMTOF 2022
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Known as one of the largest machine tool trade shows in the world, the Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) has a reputation for being a machining technology show more than a machine tool sales event. And this year’s show in Tokyo — the first in-person Japanese machine tool trade show in four years — did not disappoint.
Episode 28.5: Calif. Air Resources Board January 27, 2023 Public Hearing Recap
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Bryan Leiker, Metal Finisher’s Assn. of Calif., discusses Jan. 27 CARB public hearing over hexavalent chromium use for finishing operation in the state.
#regulations
Tungaloy Barrel-Style Cutting Tool Inserts for Finishing, Semifinishing
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The BallFinishNose indexable barrel-style tool inserts feature an asymmetric shape, which enables users to use the same side of the insert always facing the same direction when set in the tool body.
Heavy-duty Granulators Offer High Throughput, Single-pass Size Reduction
| Plastics Technology
The GCX Series by Genox offers high throughput and a variety of rotor configurations.
Wisconsin Oven Appoints General Manager
| Products Finishing
Jeff Kent has a well-established career at the company.
Laser Welding Versus Micro Welding
| MoldMaking Technology
The latest battle in finely detailed restoration/repair of mold materials.
Turning Table for Tool Handling
| Plastics Technology
PTXPO exhibitor RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz says the TECDOS turning table can turn, rotate and tilt up to 140,000 lb of molds.
Automatic Screen Changer With Constant Pressure Output Manages Contamination
| Plastics Technology
Break Machinery will present its new Duo filtration system at PTXPO 2023
Compact Hybrid Injection Molding Machine Launched
| Plastics Technology
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. (SHI) has introduced the iM18E, promising the smallest footprint in 20-ton machines.
#electronics
LIST opens innovation center focusing on sustainable composite materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Sustainable Composite Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SCMM) will be supported by major players in rail, aerospace, automotive and space to transition sustainable composites research to commercialization.
Novel 3D printing process achieves development of bio-based composite components
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Modeling nature’s material processing techniques, research at DITF and Arburg has enabled the printing of cellulose continuous fibers reinforced with a cellulose matrix at ambient temperatures.
Sodick Partners with Merrifield Machinery Solutions in Eastern Michigan
| MoldMaking Technology
Merrifield is welcomed under the umbrella of Sodick machine tool distributors, bringing customers more than 15 years of experience in machine tool sales and support.
Toray develops high-speed thermal welding for thermoset composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Novel technology forms a thermally weldable layer on the surface of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoset or thermoplastic components, further validated by demonstrators.
Kent Pultrusion expands manufacturing facility to address the growing composite market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Doubled capacity increases the fabrication, machining and assembly capabilities for Kent’s servo motor-controlled ServoPul pultrusion lines.
Schmidt & Heinzmann earns TOP 100 Innovator award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
For the second year in a row, the composites equipment and machinery company has been recognized for its innovation in equipment, processes and customer involvement.
Proposed Legislation Reflects Industrial Siting Concerns
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The question of “where?” has many implications.
#regulations
Dapra Corporation lanza nueva plataforma de fresado indexable
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Dapra Corporation refiere que, la plataforma “Vapor powered by TRI-X2” es ideal para el mecanizado extremo.
Methods Machine Tools to Host Open House Event in Illinois
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Machine Fest takes place from March 8-9, 2023 at the company’s Gilberts, Illinois, location.
Researchers Develop High-Strength Aluminum Wire Feedstock for 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
IMCRC, AML3D and Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have developed a high-strength aluminum wire feedstock they say can transform the way complex metal objects are manufactured.
Composites opportunities in eVTOLs
| CompositesWorld
As eVTOL OEMs seek to advance program certification, production scale-up and lightweighting, AAM’s penetration into the composites market is moving on an upward trajectory.
Piab’s Small Vacuum Conveyor Safely Handles Metal Powders
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Typical applications include metal powder transfer to or from a hopper or a sieve, feeding a 3D printer or recirculating material from the overflow bin.
GDO México utiliza ELIX Ultra HH4115PG para acabados automotrices
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La resina de ELIX Polymers, ELIX Ultra HH4115PG, fue seleccionada por GDO para los acabados cromados de salpicaderos de un fabricante de vehículos eléctricos de alta gama gracias al buen rendimiento del cromado de este grado.