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6 Tips for Training on a Swiss-Type Lathe
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
There are nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe. Derek Korn, Production Machining’s editor in chief, shares suggestions from a CNC machine shop.
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Omax Waterjet Designed for Ease of Use
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
The OptiMax waterjet system from Omax is designed to be a versatile, easy-to-use system with optimized software, system monitoring and more.
Epson actualiza la línea de robots Scara Serie T
| Modern Machine Shop México
Epson Robots anunció nuevas actualizaciones para la Serie T de los robots multifunción Scara T3-B y T6-B.
Enhanced Hot Runner Manifold Leak Detection
| Plastics Technology
The Advanced Plastic Leak Detection capabilities on Mold-Masters’ TempMaster hot runner temperature controllers now include thermal identification via thermocouples.
Nova Chemicals and Enerkem Advance with Chemical Recycling Technology
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The ‘partners’ are closer to commercialization with the move to pilot stage in Edmonton, Alberta.
LG Magna e-Powertrain abrirá planta en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva planta se ubicará en Ramos Arizpe y estará lista en 2023, donde se producirán componentes de tren motriz para General Motors.
From sailplanes to composites repair: Growing composite training opportunities over the years
| CompositesWorld
Mike Hoke discovered his interest in the composites industry at a young age. His journey eventually led him to Abaris Training Resources, which he owned and evolved for more than 30 years.
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Compact Mold Components are Critical to Keep Connector Program Cost-Competitive in North America
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Molded Precision Components relied on Heitec compact hot runner, valve gate systems to enable a mold to fit in small press’ limited daylight opening.
My Top Three Prizes for Most Irritating Plastic Packaging
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
More than most consumers, I feel really let down when plastic packaging isn’t user-friendly. Unlike most frustrated consumers, I can diagnose pretty well what went wrong in manufacturing or design of the failed product.
Kassow Develops Partnership With Gibson Engineering
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Seven-axis cobot developer Kassow adds the subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies as a distributor for the North Eastern U.S.
KraftPowercon cumple cuatro años de presencia en México
| Products Finishing México
Ganar la confianza de los clientes mediante el préstamo de equipos, la realización de pruebas y un buen soporte técnico le permitió a KraftPowercon establecer su operación de forma exitosa en México.
Cortec Spray Technologies Offers Aerosol Can Filling Services
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
With its capacity of almost five million cans per year, Cortec Spray Technologies hopes to meet the needs of mid-size clients.
Nexeo Plastics fortalece su presencia comercial en México
| Plastics Technology México
En el marco de Plastimagen, el distribuidor de resinas termoplásticas Nexeo destacó nuevas líneas de materiales, enfocadas en la sustentabilidad, y compartió nuevas alianzas.
3 Types of 3D Printed Tooling for Injection Molding: AM Radio #16A
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
3D printed tooling for injection molding, including mold inserts, components and end of arm tooling, were on display at the Plastics Technology Expo.
Aerojet Rocketdyne secures large RL10 engine contract from United Launch Alliance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
One-hundred and sixteen RL10C-X engines for the Vulcan Centaur rocket will incorporated a 3D-printed main injector and main combustion chamber, and 94-inch monolithic composite nozzle.
Hydraulic Core Puller Delivers Large Force in a Compact Size
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
PFA Inc.’s mini hydraulic locking cylinder delivers 8,000 pounds of preload force in a new narrow format, enabling multiple small cores to nest together and time independently.
Ilium Composites chopped strand mat demonstrates compatibility, sustainability and durability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Chopped strand mat (CSM) under the ULTImat range of reinforcements protects against osmosis and chemical erosion for maritime and relevant constructions while delivering smooth surface finishes.
How to Improve Polymer AM Productivity 20X
| Additive Manufacturing
A fast cycle time is critical to efficient production 3D printing, but it’s not the only thing. How you choose the right parts for AM, prepare jobs for production, and manage post processing will have just as big an impact on total 3D printing throughput. It all needs to work together to achieve maximum productivity.
NCC and Synthesites work toward intelligent manufacturing for resin infused composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
The National Composites Centre (NCC) and Synthesites develop an advanced closed loop control system for resin infusion with non-invasive sensors, real-time resin flow monitoring and accurate, in-situ estimation of online viscosity and glass transition temperature.
Robots Combine for Faster DED Build Rate (Video)
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
The Medusa system merges multiple robots into a single system for efficient additive manufacturing of large metal parts.
Will AM Help Bring a New CNC Programming Paradigm?
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Complex workpieces such as AM parts present demanding toolpath challenges in machining. The precision is there to meet the challenges — we just need the measurements and methods to use it.
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: The Differences Between Nylons & Polyesters
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
In many respects, nylons and polyesters appear to be interchangeable. But there are interesting differences in the properties of these two families that arise from their chemical structures.