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Strohm and Petronas join forces to commercialize thermoplastic composite pipes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Strohm says the agreement will be instrumental in expanding knowledge of the design, production and qualification standards of its TCP products for the replacement of metallic pipes.
Siemens Gamesa begins nacelle, IntegralBlades manufacture in Le Havre, France
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The new manufacturing facility is said to be the first in the world to encompass both offshore wind turbine nacelle and blade manufacturing under one roof. It will aid in meeting Siemen’s announced 2.5-GW capacity in France.
Brand Advertising. It’s not just about “how”
| Gardner Web
Brand marketing strategy depends on a long-term commitment to both the hows and whys that make it work.
#brandbuilding
AM Will Change Power Generation, But Needs To Prove Itself First
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
In gas turbines and in nuclear power, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working with major manufacturers to validate metal 3D printing for conventional parts as a prelude to developing the unconventional ones.
Developing Standardized Testing for Trivalent Chromium Thickness: A Progress Report
| Products Finishing
The industry shift toward trivalent decorative chromium plating and away from hexavalent highlights a need for testing standards. As Chair for ASTM B08.10 Subcommittee on Test Methods for Metallic and Inorganic Coating, Mark Schario is leading the committee’s focus on developing standardized testing for trivalent chrome thickness. This presentation provides information on the initiative, testing methods and variables, initial data on thickness comparison and alloy composition, and summary of input and extended lab testing.
#regulations
Nexeo Plastics tendrá nueva distribución en Centroamérica
| Plastics Technology México
El centro de distribución de Nexeo Plastics en Costa Rica acortará los tiempos de pedido-entrega en Centroamérica y permitirá a sus clientes reducir gastos de inventario.
Dapra, Allmatic-Jakob Develop Strategic Collaboration
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Indexable milling provider Dapra joins with workholding technology provider Allmatic, with Dapra servicing Allmatic machines across the U.S.
How Screw Design Can Mitigate Gels in PE Films
| Plastics Technology
Gels are a constant issue in production of PE films using single-screw extruders. Gels can create quality issues via optical flaws, and they can cause the film to break on blown or cast film lines. There are numerous origins for gels, and the mitigation method depends on knowing the gel type.
When to Use Solid Carbide Thread Mills or Indexable Thread Mills
| MoldMaking Technology
Pointers for choosing solid carbide thread mills versus indexable thread mills.
The Importance of Viscosity in Melting
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology
The calculations required to determine the right melt temperature for each polymer are complicated. Knowing the power-law coefficient and the consistency index of the polymer you run might prove useful.
Chip Encoder Series Updated With Additional Sizes, Capabilities
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Celera Motion has added new sizes and capabilities for its AuraTM Absolute Chip Encoder Series of rotary and linear optical encoders.
KVE INDUCT: Welding a torsion box demonstrator
| CompositesWorld
To meet sustainability targets and market demands, the aerospace industry is searching for alternative joining methods. Automated assembly of thermoplastic composite structures by induction welding offers a solution. (Sponsored)
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 4th Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams, studying PFAS destruction via electrooxidation and electrocoagulation. This fourth quarter report continues the work on electrocoagulation and electro-oxidation, measuring energy consumption and evaluating methods to remove residual zinc ions from the floc after processing.
Máquina de corte por láser ofrece acabado superficial nanométrico
| Modern Machine Shop México
Diseñada para ofrecer un acabado “superespejo”, Rollomatic presentó la máquina de corte y ablación LaserSmart LS510.
KeyedIn Manufacturing Updates ERP Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
KeyedIn Manufacturing 7.0 is said to combine general ledger with a cloud-based ERP for the first time, resulting in the end-to-end full functionality needed to support businesses.
Michelin invertirá 400 millones de dólares en la segunda fase de su planta en Guanajuato
| Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con información de Michelin, se han producido 5 millones de llantas en la primera etapa de producción de la planta ubicada en León, Guanajuato.
Teel Straps on Yellow Belt to Cut Scrap on Big Cores
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Investments in a lean, continuous process pay off for this Wisconsin processor.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 105: Yield Loss Due to Bar End Remnants
| Production Machining
Yield loss on raw materials can become a hidden way of losing money in your shop. Using a chart and sample calculations can help you better understand why you might be better off buying longer bars for your process to reduce yield loss dollars.
Not Thrilled by All the ‘4.0’ Talk?
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Are you (perhaps secretly) put off by expressions like Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, Big Data, Smart Factories, Digitalization and so forth? If so, you’re not alone. You might be friendlier to terms like operational Transparency and Visibility.
Wireless Couplers Work Wonders for Workholding
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop
Possibilities range from individual control of chuck jaws and tombstone fixtures to more reliable robots.
Consideraciones en un análisis de ciclo de vida de empaques plásticos
M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México
El desperdicio de alimentos es un importante problema ambiental, económico y social. Reducir el desperdicio de alimentos es una forma significativa de disminuir los costos de producción. Este aspecto debe ser considerado al evaluar el impacto ambiental de los empaques plásticos.
HMI basada en HTML permite a los usuarios personalizar las máquinas
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop México
Al construir una interfaz hombre-máquina más accesible mediante HTML en lugar de una interfaz de programación de aplicaciones personalizada, los usuarios podrán personalizar más fácilmente los controles de su máquina, hacerlos más fáciles de usar, más seguros y listos para la Industria 4.0.