Production Machining’s December 2022 News Highlights

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Production Machining’s December 2022 news highlights include a regional headquarters relocation, expanded production facilities, new industry leaders and new distribution partnerships.

LSRs Developed for Alternative Drive Concepts

| Plastics Technology

Momentive’s newly developed NevSil LSRs boast low curing temperatures.

Ceramic Grade Increases Productivity When Machining Hardened Steels, High-Temp Alloys, Cast Irons

| MoldMaking Technology

Higher wear resistance and longer tool life in hard turning applications up to 58 HRC with Kennametal’s KYHK15B grade.  

Airbus announces update to 2022 aircraft delivery target

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Airbus says this year’s commercial aircraft deliveries will be lower than its ~700 target, but A320 rate objectives are still on track.  

Schmidt & Heinzmann camera system awarded 2022 AVK Innovation Award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

“Pole Position” uses polarization properties to detect the positioning and orientation of carbon fibers during the cutting and stacking process, reducing waste and enhancing sustainability.   

on the BMW XM, EVs in India, Propulsion Dogs Prefer, Mazda CX9, Scottish SUV EV

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

BMW adds another SUV to Spartanburg production. . .Mopar’s holiday sweater. . .the growing number of electric miles. . .the economics of electric transition in India (relevant elsewhere, incidentally). . .dogs like EVs. . .Mazda CX-9. . .Scottish EV SUV built ag tough

Video: Additive Manufacturing for Aircraft Blade Repair

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Optomec machines use directed energy deposition guided by optical measurement and automatic programming to repair aircraft engine blades. Here is a look at the 3D printing repair operation.

Made in the USA- Season 1 Episode 1: How We Got Here

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Episode 1 of Made in the USA Podcast examines manufacturing issues related to trade policy, global supply chains, education, automation and our ability to produce skilled workers.

Understanding Flow Fronts and Defects

| Plastics Technology

Flow-front behavior and corrections are key to solving many common molding problems —what is your process’s flow trying to tell you about your part?

Validan los ABS ECO, de Ineos, para producción de electrodomésticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los grados ABS ECO, de Ineos Styrolution, fabricados a partir de ABS reciclado posconsumo (PCR), fueron validados para fabricación los electrodomésticos Midea a gran escala.  

Walter Axial Grooving System Features Two Cutting Edges

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The company says a key to the system’s success is the Walter Cut G1111-P holder and AF5 axial grooving chipbreaker system, which are said to deliver strength, reliability, optimum surfaces and high cost efficiency for axial grooving.

Intelligent Static Neutralization for Pneumatically Conveyed Material Handling Systems

| Plastics Technology

Simco-Ion’s IQ Power BPS-C power supply allows for advanced monitoring and control of static eliminators within its Conveyorstat systems.

Robot Readiness: Taking Initial Steps Toward Integration

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

Not confident enough about automating a process yet in your machine shop? These considerations will help you better understand the path to robot adoption.  

Dillon's Full-Grip Chuck Jaws Reduce Part Distortion

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Dillon Full-Grip Jaws are ideal for high-speed machining, as well as precision boring, tapping, drilling and finishing across most industrial markets.

The state of recycled carbon fiber

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?
#regulations

Brighton Science and Hubbard-Hall Partner on Data-Driven Cleaning Program

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Infinity Surface Cleaning Program offers data-driven approach to preparing surfaces for bonding, adhesion and coating.

Platinum Tooling distribuirá Rineck en Estados Unidos y México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Platinum Tooling es ahora el importador de la tecnología de herramientas en vivo y máquinas de ajuste por contracción Rineck en Estados Unidos y México.

Clothing Reseller Finds Recycling Pathway

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

A partnership between ThredUp and Azek will recycle clothing bags to composite deck products.

Electroerosionadoras de MC Machinery integran control adaptativo de IA

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

MC Machinery dice que la tecnología de control adaptativo de IA ayuda a optimizar el rendimiento, mejorar la productividad y reducir el consumo eléctrico.

Radar-Based Wall-Thickness Sensor

| Plastics Technology

Measurement units include an array of these sensors positioned around the circumference of the pipe, which can be placed in multiple locations on an extrusion line.  

Ecovadis entrega distinción Oro a Engel por compromiso sostenible

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

De acuerdo con la clasificación de sostenibilidad Ecovadis, Engel es el único fabricante de máquinas de moldeo por inyección con estatus oro hasta la fecha.

Jorgensen Partners With Will-Fill on Coolant Management System

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Will-Fill’s automatic coolant monitoring and managing systems are now featured on Jorgensen’s filtration systems.