Using Ion Exchange in Trivalent Chromium Systems

| Products Finishing

Shane Moore of Pavco discusses the role of ion exchange technology in trivalent chromium systems for maintaining a consistent deposit. 

ExxonMobil Linear Alpha Olefins Production Unit On Course for Commercial Startup in Mid-2023

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

A fully range of LAOs will be produced and sold under the Elevexx brand.

Alternate heat sources for hot-bonded composite repairs

Louis Dorworth | CompositesWorld

Successfully using an alternate heat source for repairing composite structures requires an awareness of thermal dynamics and effective heat transfer management.

Mordazas para un agarre seguro de la pieza de trabajo

| Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas de Dillon Manufacturing están diseñadas para agarrar la pieza de trabajo, proporcionando una mayor fuerza de sujeción durante las operaciones de torneado.

APSX CNC Swiss-type Lathe Machines on a Desktop

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

APSX-Nano lathe comes ready-to-run, plugs into a standard outlet and a maximum machinable length of 17".

Technic Unveils Safer Bright Tin Plating Process

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Techni Eco BT 2 acid tin plating process free from carcinogenic and SVHC substances.

Turn-Mills 101

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Turn-mills are a type of multitasking machine that can shorten cycle times and help facilitate lights-out machining for two common machining types.

¿Qué tan ecológica es tu pintura?

| Products Finishing México

Una nueva guía de la Federación Británica de Recubrimientos (BCF) alerta a los consumidores sobre falsas afirmaciones acerca sobre algunos productos de pintura que se presentan como ecológicos o amigables con el medio ambiente.

5 Scenarios Where Additive Manufacturing Should "Win" the Production Work: AM Radio #14B

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In some cases, it makes sense to switch from 3D printing to some other process, but there are also cases where AM can and should win the production work. Here are 5 examples. 

Submit your images for CW’s Post Cure section in print

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CompositesWorld is looking for compelling images that represent the varied materials, processes and applications of the composites industry.

Evonik invests in modernized Rohacell foam production facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The new plant, to begin production in April 2022, will ensure delivery reliability for future market demand and feature the latest technology and safety standards.

Addcomposites brings multi-tow AFP system to the composites market

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The automated system offered by Addcomposites is adaptable to complex shapes and enables multi-format and multi-material type preforming.

on Audi's Future, A-pillar Issues, Methanol & More

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Audi is doing well and plans more EVs; why crossing the street can be dangerous; Geely is promoting methanol; vehicles are expensive and some of them take lots of gas at the pump; and how LiDAR can be fooled, which is not a good thing
#electronics

Improve CNC Programs With User-Defined G, M Codes

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

CNC operators can program user-defined G and M codes to call custom macros and improve upon or replace existing codes, which can in turn improve production.

Modbus TCP Support comes to Scytec's DataXchange Platform

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Scytec Consulting has added Modbus TCP compatibility to its DataXchange machine monitoring platform. This will enhance its usability with cobots and PLCs.

Automated Multitasking Machine Drops Parts Complete

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

This automated multitasking machine with an integrated robot eliminates the need to run parts across multiple machines, saving floor space, setup time and manpower.

The Difference Between Ra and Rz

Miles Free | Additive Manufacturing

While it is best to measure using the parameter specified in the print, there are rules available to help clear up the confusion and convert Ra to Rz or Rz to Ra.

Celebrating Women's History Month Through Manufacturing

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

Several editors across sister publications of Gardner Business Media share their thoughts and experiences being a woman in manufacturing.

LNS Compact Filtering Chip Conveyor Eliminates Contaminants

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Chip conveyor features dual conveyor system and self-cleaning filter drum to manage chip materials of all shapes, sizes and weights.

Foremost Promotes DeLorenzo to VP

| Plastics Technology

In his new role, DeLorenzo will be assisting in the executive affairs of the manufacturer of auxiliary equipment.  

NeoGraf in Exclusive Technology Agreement with Australia’s First Graphene

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The 10-yr deal sets the stage for explosive growth for NeoGraf’s graphene products in a range of markets, including the thermoplastics and composites industries.

Celebrating Women's History Month Through Manufacturing

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Several editors across sister publications of Gardner Business Media share their thoughts and experiences being a woman in manufacturing.