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VIDEO: Mechanic-Turned Machinist Specializes in Workforce Development
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
According to 2022 Emerging Leader Ryan Cochran’s nominator, his biggest impact on BIllco Corp. has been his determination to hire, train and retain a younger generation of machinists.
#workforcedevelopment
Glass Filled PP Compounds Replace Standard GF Nylons 66 and 6
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Teknor Apex’s modified GF PP compound replaces a GF nylon 66 in AdBlue tank cover for Mercedes, resulting in several processing advantages.
What to Do When Five-Axis Machining Is Off the Table
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
For Fischer USA, 3+2 machining with a high-precision rotary table adds flexibility without the cost of a full five-axis machine.
PPS Offers Toughness in Laser Welded Applications
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Polyplastics’ Durafide PPS 1130A1 is said to offer greater transmittance and toughness and facilitates laser welding in a range of applications
Polynt invertirá en planta de plastificantes de Atlacomulco, México
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Polynt inició la instalación de una nueva planta de esterificación para producir plastificantes especiales y, entre estos compuestos, principalmente trimelitatos.
NASA reveals James Webb Telescope’s first images of an unseen universe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The world gets its first look at the full capabilities of the composites-intensive James Webb Space Telescope in space through a series of highly detailed images.
The Native Lab adds two online live sessions to self-paced Composite Materials course
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The course, taught by Managing Composites COO, Eneko Angulo, will have two online live sessions taking place in September 2022 for students and professionals interested in learning more about composite materials, processes and design
#workforcedevelopment
MAI Carbon celebrates 10th anniversary for R&D in composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Composites United e.V. (CU) Leading-Edge Cluster thanks its members, reviews successful work performed in composites the past 10 years and looks toward the future of the organization.
CNC Simulation Software Focuses on Smarter, More Informed Mold Manufacturing
| MoldMaking Technology
The latest version of CGTech’s CNC simulation software, to be demoed at IMTS 2022, incorporates enhancements and new features focusing on using data for smarter, more efficient manufacturing processes.
Teijin, Envision Racing extend multi-year partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Teijin Group will continue to explore and develop high-performance materials and products for the team’s all-electric race cars to raise awareness of its environmental commitments.
Fairmat to recycle 30% of industry’s carbon fiber waste in Europe one year after inception
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fairmat’s success originates from numerous customers and partnerships, and is expected to expand through personnel recruitment to Northern Europe, German and Spanish markets.
Registration Opens for Electroless Nickel Conference 2022
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Electroless Nickel Conference 2022 will take place October 11-13 at the Omni Severin in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Igus Inc. rolls out urban bicycle made entirely from recycled plastic
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lightweight plastics from landfills are used in all parts of the bicycle for a maintenance-free, corrosion-resistant platform, with first functioning model planned for end of 2022.
CAM Software Designed for Hybrid Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2022: The hyperMill CAM software features an additive manufacturing capability option, which is said to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.
2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Additive Manufacturing
| MoldMaking Technology
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment.
Metalworking Expansion Steadily Slows
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
All components of metalworking activity contributed to the slowdown, most of them for the second month in a row.
#economics
Automation Solutions Optimized for High-Mix Manufacturing
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS22: Fastems debuts its Flexible Pallet Tower (FPT), an automation solution for APC and no-APC four and five-axis machining centers.
HyperMill CAM Software for Hybrid Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
IMTS 2022: The hyperMill CAM software features an additive manufacturing capability option, which is said to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.
motan-colortronic y Luger hablaron sobre procesamiento inteligente de plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
Recientemente se realizó el Simposio LIT Factory en la Universidad Johannes Kepler en Linz, Austria, en el que motan-colortronic y Luger presentaron sus tecnologías.
Cortador integral mejora la productividad y el costo del mecanizado de válvulas
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop México
La adopción de una fresa con un ángulo de inclinación doblemente negativo y bolsillos compatibles con múltiples geometrías de insertos le permitió a Progressive Metal Service aumentar el avance y reducir las tasas de desperdicio para una válvula.
Automation Solutions Optimized for High-Mix Manufacturing
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS22: Fastems debuts its Flexible Pallet Tower (FPT), an automation solution for APC and no-APC four and five-axis machining centers.
Goeltenbodt Pre-Settable, Quick-Changeable Tooling System for Swiss-Type Lathes
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
IMTS 2022: The company says the system can provide quick and easy tool changeovers and is pre-settable off the machine with repeatability of .0004″.