Mixers Restored to Like-New Condition

| Plastics Technology

Refurbishing services from ROSS offers users reconditioned mixers that are comparable, if not equal to, brand new equipment.

App Helps You Size Vibratory Separator

| Plastics Technology

Sizing app helps select the right product from Gerard Daniel’s Performance-series machines, as well as other round vibratory machine brand of similar configuration.  

Density & Molecular Weight in Polyethylene

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

This so-called 'commodity' material is actually quite complex, making selecting the right type a challenge.

Tebis Launches Upgraded CAD/CAM System

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Tebis 4.1 enables users to perform tasks in design, manufacturing preparation and NC programming in a single system.

Mercado mundial de pinturas y recubrimientos crecerá en 5% de 2022 a 2029

| Products Finishing México

A pesar de los altibajos ocasionados por la pandemia del COVID-19, un reporte reciente prevé un crecimiento sostenido de la industria global de recubrimientos y pinturas en prácticamente todas las regiones del mundo.

Five Digital Manufacturing Trends Reflected in 3D Printing and Machining: AM Radio #20

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

As the digitization of machining accelerates, it’s seeing more crossover with its innately digital relative, additive manufacturing. On this episode of AM Radio, Julia Hider and Matt Danford discuss common themes in machining and 3D printing. 

Inlet Trap Keeps Volatiles Out of Extruders

| Plastics Technology

High-capacity vacuum pump inlet trap that protects extrusion lines and vacuum pumps from the volatiles.  

Tebis Launches Upgraded CAD/CAM System

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS22: Tebis 4.1 enables users to perform tasks in design, manufacturing preparation and NC programming in a single system.

Sames Kremlin Hires Automotive Sales Application Engineer

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

John Becker has over 30 years of sales experience in the finishing industry, notably with Sames Kremlin equipment, both direct and through its distribution networks.

Magic Celebrates 25 Years of All-Electric Blow Molding Machines

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Now devoted exclusively to all-electric blow molders, Magic has built more than 1500 electric machines since 1997.

Lincoln Industries Celebrates Seventy Years of Operations

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Lincoln Industries has grown to more than 1,400 people at locations in Lincoln, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Mexico.

Proceso de maquinado con cabezales angulares

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

Los cabezales angulares permiten que una máquina-herramienta de tres ejes sea más versátil. Dicho esto, este taller explica que hay más por hacer antes de usarlas, no sólo basta con cargarlas en el husillo de una máquina.

Solución de Zeiss simplifica la inspección por CT no destructiva

| Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Zeiss, Metrotom1 es un sistema de tomografía computarizada compacto, fácil de usar y de nivel básico para la inspección no destructiva y precisa de piezas.

Lots to Say About Recycling

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

In our July issue, we have two features with a recycling bent. We also have a new editor on board to track and report on future developments in this critical industry segment.

How to Grow the Business with Real-Time Job Status Data

| Modern Machine Shop

ERP systems that focus on making data more accessible can improve communication within a shop, reducing wasteful errors and improving capacity.
#workforcedevelopment

Understanding Strain-Rate Sensitivity In Polymers

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

Material behavior is fundamentally determined by the equivalence of time and temperature. But that principle tends to be lost on processors and designers. Here’s some guidance.

Watchmaking: A Machinist’s View

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

Old-world craftsmanship combines with precision machining on a vertical machining center and Swiss-type lathe to produce some of the only U.S.-made mechanical wristwatch movements.

BMW unveils new M4 GT4 race car, features most natural fiber parts for GT series to date

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bcomp ampliTex and powerRibs technologies make up bodywork components such as the hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing and several interior components, taking next steps for future production models.  

IATA launches CO2 Connect emissions calculator for commercial flights

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Part of increasing green initiatives as aviation seeks to meet sustainability goals by boosting efficiency, weight savings and adaptability.

How to Create Engaging Video Content for Your Brand

| Gardner Web

By implementing these tips into your videos, your company can learn how to make a good video to gain engagement and interest from your audience and to save money and improve results.
#videomarketing

Connect Airlines orders Universal Hydrogen conversion of 75 ATR regional aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

On path to becoming the world’s first zero-emission airline, Connect Airlines sees demand for 800 such H2-powered regional aircraft over the next decade.

Coolant Retrofit Systems, Collets, Precision Probing Expand Toolholding Offerings

| MoldMaking Technology

Rego-Fix extends beyond precision toolholding, featuring its 3D-EdgeMaster measuring device, expansion of internal coolant retrofit systems, coolant collets and more at IMTS 2022.