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Blow Molders: Magic Adds Downstream Equipment Division
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Magic of Italy now offers complete blow molding lines from bottle blowing to palletized cartons ready for shipping.
Preventing Corrosion in Small Areas
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses how to get proper cleaning and coverage in tight Faraday areas.
PBT for Sensitive Automotive Electronics in Extremely Challenging Environments
| Plastics Technology
BASF’s Ultradur B4335G3 HR HSP boasts a unique combination of different properties such as outstanding hydrolysis resistance and good flowability
Preparing a Shop for Automation
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Ensuring a stable, predictable production process can prevent automation from multiplying existing problems.
VIDEO: What Does Integrated Predictive Modeling Mean to Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Although conformal cooling is not a new concept, new technologies have made it a very hot topic, including predictive engineering models and 3D printing. Learn about a new conformal cooling process and algorithm and what it reveals about hot spots and conformal cooling design.
Big Daishowa Upgrades Base Master Touch Sensors
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Enhancements include an LED indicator for full series and a side handle for maneuverability on the Master Mini model.
Metal Powder Advances Additive Manufacturing for Moldmaking
| MoldMaking Technology
A high-grade metal powder developed by Hasco is offered in two grades and offers optimized particle size, roundness and homogeneity.
PFAS Legislation Introduced That Specifically Targets Surface Finishing
| Products Finishing
Legislation was recently introduced again in Congress that would require EPA to issue wastewater discharge limits for PFAS for electroplating and metal finishing source categories. Among other impacts, the measure would accelerate the PFAS rulemaking on which NASF is already working with EPA.
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New Software Never Solved a Problem. Ever.
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Without planning, process, execution and discipline, investing in new software is a waste of money and time.
CARB Releases Draft Regulatory Language for Chromium Plating Rule
| Products Finishing
In draft regulatory language, CARB bans hexavalent chromium plating processes, prohibits any new hexavalent chromium permits, and imposes strict new control measures until the bans take effect.
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BMW utilizará materias primas renovables para sus recubrimientos automotrices
| Products Finishing México
BMW Group será la primera OEM en utilizar las pinturas BASF certificadas según el enfoque de equilibrio de biomasa a fin de reducir el uso de recursos fósiles y minimizar su huella de carbono.
SUR/FIN Session to Focus on PFAS, Chromium Plating and Automotive Supply Chain
| Products Finishing
Experts from the surface finishing industry, representatives from several automotive OEMs, and government officials will be part of a technical session at SUR/FIN on June 7, 2022 that will focus on the barriers and incentives associated with chromium plating in the automotive supply chain.
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Pentagon Halts Incineration of PFAS Containing Materials
| Products Finishing
The Department of Defense announced that it was temporarily stopping the incineration of PFAS-containing materials until it can issue appropriate disposal guidance.
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Methods Machine Tools to Open New Facility in Texas
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Scheduled to open in February, 2023, the 285,000-square-foot facility will serve as a flagship production, engineering and logistics hub for the company.
Customized CAM Strategies Improve Five-Axis Blow Mold Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
The proper machining process and workflow can impact blow mold production, making your CAM software selection critical.
Two New Composite-Ready 3D Printers Launched
| Plastics Technology
Stratasys has added the F190 CR and F370 CR 3D printers to its F123 series of 3D printers along with FDM Nylon-CF10 material reinforced 10% with carbon fiber.
EPA Proposes CWA Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning Rule
| Products Finishing
EPA has proposed regulations that would require certain facilities to develop and submit a Facility Response Plan to address worst case discharges of Clean Water Act hazardous substances.
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Intro to DLP: Learn the Basics of Digital Light Processing Technology
| Plastics Technology
Learn about the key features that are enabling DLP to move into mass production.
Need a Better Way to Convey Powders from Point A to Point B?
| Plastics Technology
Vacuum conveying systems for powders and difficult-to-convey materials involves a starting point and a destination where hazards need to be avoided along the way. Here are the top 10 tips to design a system to maximize movement and minimize dust exposure.
CompPair and Decathlon successfully complete composite recycling project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Manufacture of a shoe sole demonstrated the reclamation of continuous fibers with more than 80% of their original flexural strength. Both companies are now seeking additional recycling partners.
Key CNC Concept No. 1—The Fundamentals Of Computer Numerical Control
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Though the thrust of this presentation is to teach you CNC usage, it helps to understand why these sophisticated machines are so important. Here are but a few of the more important benefits offered by CNC equipment.
Color-Measurement for Extrusion, Molding
| Plastics Technology
System helps processors control the cost of quality due to color variations, using real-time color data for QC analytics and color optimization.