What's Controlling Your Cycle Time: Part 3

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

Follow these guidelines to maximize your profits.

Zeiss Metrotom 1 Simplifies Nondestructive CT Inspection

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The company says using the system with its GOM Volume Inspect software enables a smooth end-to-end workflow from the setup of the scan to the analysis.

New Hot Runner Controller Launches

| Plastics Technology

PCS Company introduced the TC50 hot runner temperature controller, featuring two models, at PTXPO.

Haviland Enterprises Appoints New Director of Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Vonn Schopp brings over 20 years of chemistry, safety and plant management experience to Haviland.

Allied Machine & Engineering Debuts Interactive Online Platform

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Allied Machine & Engineering’s online digital platform, Allied’s Interactive Experience, enables users to virtually visit the Allied Machine facilities as well as meet various members of the Allied team.

Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros creció en marzo

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros se ubicó en 53.6 puntos durante marzo y sumó 18 meses consecutivos por arriba del umbral de los 50 puntos.

Nuevo cabezal de extrusión, con diseño central fijo, The Bullet II

| Plastics Technology México

Este nuevo cabezal de Guill Tool permite una limpieza y reinicio más fácil, al tiempo que consigue un cambio de herramientas más rápido y eficiente.

CNC Software Establishes Mastercam UK

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

With the closing of reseller 4D Engineering Ltd., the company established an entity in the United Kingdom to support customers.

Addifab and Nexa3D Partner for Larger, Faster 3D Printed Tooling

| Plastics Technology

The companies say this collaboration will allow five times larger build plans, up to 20 times faster printing and much lower initial investment costs.

Crece demanda de insumos para la industria del plástico en Querétaro

| Plastics Technology México

Industrias como la automotriz, electrónica y bienes de consumo están aumentando la demanda de piezas de inyección de plástico, moldes y herramentales, así como servicios de metrología y validación de piezas a los proveedores de Querétaro.

GE Aviation Singapore Approved for Metal Additive Engine Component Repairs

| Additive Manufacturing

The company says metal 3D printing enables customization and complexity for repair parts, with repairs customized for each individual part because each part wears differently during service.

MMT Chats: MMT Team Shares Impressions of Plastics Technology Expo

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology’s editorial director, managing editor, marketing manager and digital editor describe the inaugural Plastics Technology Expo as dynamic, lively, educational and refreshing. Watch this candid conversation about what they experienced and learned. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Combinación HCL CAMWorks-Zoller agiliza la administración de las herramientas

| Modern Machine Shop México

HCL Technologies implementó la interfaz de soluciones de administración de las herramientas TMS de Zoller en su software HCL CAMWorks, la cual proporciona opciones de administración de las herramientas disponibles.

Ofrecerán taller de recubrimiento en polvo durante FABTECH México

| Products Finishing México

El taller está dirigido a las personas que busquen aprender los conceptos básicos de la tecnología de recubrimiento en polvo y lograr excelentes productos recubiertos mediante esta técnica.

Helios Introduces Gear Hobbing Machine

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The Hera 90-W solution for long-shaft horizontal hobbing is designed to offer an extended machine bed and axial travel.

Unilever México lanza desafío que promueve la sustentabilidad

| Plastics Technology México

El reto de Unilever busca encontrar soluciones que contribuyan a la sustentabilidad e incluye la categoría “Un México libre de Residuos”, para proyectos relacionados con el procesamiento y gestión de residuos plásticos. 

Markforged Acquires Teton Simulation

| Additive Manufacturing

Integration of Teton’s cloud native simulation software into Markforged’s Digital Forge platform will enable manufacturers to validate advanced composite parts for demanding production applications.

Velo3D Print Preparation Software Supports Larger Parts

| Additive Manufacturing

New version supports larger models with their corresponding geometries, plus enhanced scheduling to complement the company’s Sapphire XC (extra capacity) printer.

6-Axis Robot Line Launched

| Plastics Technology

Available globally, Italian supplier Comau’s N-220 line of articulating-arm robots has a 220-kg payload.

3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools Used in Machining

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Larger machined parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.

Cutter Considerations for Hybrid Additive Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

Four tips for applying the right cutting tools in hybrid additive manufacturing.

Joby submits area-specific certification plan for type certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Certification plan, believed to be an industry first, focuses on cabin safety, comprising the integrity of materials, seats and occupant restraints used in the interior of the aircraft.