Formación: escuela CNC funciona junto con taller de trabajos

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop México

Al permitir que esta escuela CNC opere dentro de sus instalaciones, este taller metalmecánico se beneficia tanto como la escuela.

Alpek Concludes Acquisition of Octal

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Alpek in incorporating high-value PET sheet business into its portfolio through this acquisition.

Surface Finishing México reunirá a los líderes de la industria de acabados este 2022

| Products Finishing México

El sector de los acabados de superficies volverá a darse cita de forma presencial durante la quinta edición de Surface Finishing México, a realizarse del 25 al 27 de julio en Cintermex, en la ciudad de Monterrey.

Be a Builder

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Reflections on the recent passing of MoldMaking Technology’s founder Joe Prischak.

Gestión de tolerancias acumuladas con lubricantes de PTFE

| Products Finishing México

Los recubrimientos de PTFE permiten que los instrumentos quirúrgicos superen la fricción estática.

Gema lanza una herramienta de información sobre recubrimientos en polvo basada en la web

Scott Francis | Products Finishing México

La nueva herramienta basada en web GemaConnect, de Gema, permite un monitoreo y análisis completos de los equipos de recubrimiento en polvo.

3D Laser Sensor Optimized to Measure High-Performance Tooling

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Walter Ewag UK launched its 3D Laser Sensor, designed for faster scanning and data processing.

EREMA establece centro de investigación y desarrollo para innovación en reciclaje

| Plastics Technology México

El nuevo centro de EREMA ofrecerá maquinaria y laboratorios de prueba para la investigación y desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías de reciclaje.

Año de los ‘cobots’ que simplifican la automatización

| Modern Machine Shop México

En IMTS 2022 se verán muchos modelos de robots colaborativos (cobots) y marcas en acción en todos los pabellones de la feria.

Extrusoras Mirex, de Reifenhäuser, para la fabricación de películas

| Plastics Technology México

Las extrusoras Mirex, de Reifenhäuser, están diseñadas para el pulido de alto rendimiento para procesamiento de películas de PP/PS usadas en envases de alimentos.

Curado excesivo vs. curado insuficiente

| Products Finishing México

¿Los defectos en sus piezas con recubrimiento en polvo se deben a un curado muy prolongado o insuficiente? Verney Denerville, de Tiger Drylac, analiza los peligros del curado excesivo o insuficiente y los pasos para garantizar un curado adecuado para sus piezas.

Vacuum System Gives Molds a Chance to Vent

| Plastics Technology

When the in-house vacuum systems and tooling tricks that NMC Dynaplas usually deploys to deal with trapped gas failed, it turned to a Mold-Vac system and saw reject rates go from 44% to zero.

Ceramic Deburring, Deflashing Tools Take Into Consideration Difficult Materials, Operator Safety

| MoldMaking Technology

Boride Engineered Abrasives introduces its new mold polishing equipment, the Work Finisher Tool, which is lightweight, long lasting, won’t rust and is safer and easier to use.
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Stratolaunch carrier aircraft completes fifth flight test with new composite pylon, debuts Talon-A

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pylon hardware constructed with aluminum and carbon fiber skins will be used to carry and release Talon-A hypersonic testbed vehicles more safely.  

New ASTM plastic piping systems standard to aid fluid and gas transport

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New standard for crosslinkable polyethylene pipe will enable the transport of aggressive fluids at elevated temperatures across a range of manufacturers and businesses.  
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Hot Wash Systems for Recycling Polyolefins

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Herbold can configure wash plants for polyolefins that can produce high-quality, food-grade recyclates.

Igus Unveils World’s “First” Urban Bike Made from Recycled Plastic

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The engineering concept and key components for bikes made of recycled plastic are available to all bike manufacturers.

Protomax, máquina de diseño compacto ideal para la creación de prototipos

| Modern Machine Shop México

Mauricio Torres, director de operaciones de Aqua Machinery, refiere que Protomax ofrece una potencia de corte de 30,000 psi con una bomba de 5 hp.

Mixed Pricing Outlook for Commodity Resins for Spring 2022

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Prices of PE, PS may have peaked; they were slightly down for PP and PET, up for PVC.  

AMO Speed Sensor Enhances Milling/Turning Machines

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The WMK 3010S rotational speed sensor records spindle data, including rotational speed, operating time and temperature.

GROB Metal Printing System for Near-Net-Shape Components

| Additive Manufacturing

The process is said to offer a higher buildup rate than comparable PBF systems, and with better component resolution compared to current direct energy deposition processes.

Researchers Lay Groundwork for 3D Printing Electrical Machines

| Additive Manufacturing

For more than a year, three partners have been focused on a research project that lays the groundwork for next-level electrical machines as they work to gain an in-depth understanding of the involved materials and technologies.