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Recoating Over Powder
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Products Finishing powder coating columnist Rodger Talbert discusses procedures for the successful recoating of powder coated parts.
VCS Hybrid Cup System Helps Increase Productivity
| Products Finishing
The system combines the benefits of vented hard cups and sealed liners.
Chroma Color Adds Analytical Capabilities to its Arsenal of Infrared-Reflecting Colorant Technology for Outdoor Applications
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Chroma’s ASTM testing apparatus for measuring temperature rise ensures color concentrates meet criteria for reducing heat build-up in dark plastics.
#regulations
Quantum Storage Systems/M&M Plastics Updates Machine Fleet
| Plastics Technology
The Miami, Fl. based injection molder has ordered 11 new injection molding machines from LS Mtron.
United Grinding Expands Distribution Network in Mexico
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Intermaq will represent United Grinding’s full line of equipment and expand the precision CNC grinding market in Mexico.
The New Wild West of Automotive Finishing
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The advent of the EV and new application opportunities for finishers.
Color Consultant Joins ChemQuest Team
| Products Finishing
Montaha Hidefi joins the ChemQuest Group team in a color consultant role.
#economics
Sharpen Your Pencils: Participate In ‘Top Shops' Benchmarking Survey
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
The free, anonymous survey of injection molders is open for responses, and all shops that complete the questionnaire will receive a customized report of the results. Honorees also will be recognized in the magazine.
CT Scanning Helps Micro Molder Reduce Cost of First Article Inspections
| MoldMaking Technology
CT scanning services performed by 3D ProScan, a division of NyproMold Inc. provides MTD Micro Molding with accurate, high-resolution internal and external measurements performed about seven times faster and at significant cost savings.
Sigma Adds Two Lines to Boost Stretch-Film Capacity
| Plastics Technology
Nine layer lines built for flexibility. Processor also moves to bolster footprint in Asia.
Borcycle C, de Borealis, permite reciclaje de PE reticulado
| Plastics Technology México
El proceso de reciclaje químico Borcycle C da nueva vida a los polietilenos reticulados XLPE y PE-X.
In-Mold Labeling Adjustment Head
| Plastics Technology
Beck Automation says the new adjustment head targets production of small medical consumables packaging.
Combining AGVs, Software for Greater Paint Shop Efficiency
| Products Finishing
The EcoProFleet from Dürr is an automated guided vehicle that coordinates with the company's DXQ software to bring about maximized utilization.
Renishaw Offers High-Speed Comparative Gaging System
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Equator system enables high-speed scanning and rapid moves between features, while retaining stiffness that delivers point-to-point repeatability for accurate gaging.
LNS Turbo MH140 Chip Conveyor Filters Mixed Chips
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The Turbo MH140 filtering chip conveyor is designed to prolong coolant life, reduce tool wear, protect coolant pumps from damage and reduce coolant tank maintenance.
PC Resin from Biomass-Derived BPA
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Teijin has obtained ISCC Plus certification for its new PC resin products
Gema Adds Service Employees
| Products Finishing
Gema is adding two ServiceNet technicians to its North American team, Jacob Argyelan and Jerry Croy.
Dual-Shaft Mixers Are Versatile, Powerful
| Plastics Technology
Mixer series reportedly powerful enough to batch dispersions, suspensions, and emulsions with viscosities up to several hundred thousand centipoise.
Reinventing the Wheel with Robot-Automated CNC Multitasking
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
One race team discovers how to efficiently manufacture a new wheel nut design for the next-generation NASCAR stock car with the help of a CNC mill/turn and a built-in robot.
Nexkemia Acquires Polystyrene Recycling Assets
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The polystyrene manufacturer finalized its purchase of Eco-Captation, a recycler.
How to Generate the Ideal Tool Path for High-Level Accuracy and Finish
| MoldMaking Technology
When a mold builder can’t compromise part accuracy and surface finish, CAM software with specialized programming strategies is essential.
Balluff construirá nueva planta de producción en Aguascalientes
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 50 millones de euros, la nueva planta de Balluff en Aguascalientes producirá sensores, accesorios, sistemas de red y soluciones RFID.