MMT Chats: Molding Capabilities Yield New Customers, Team Growth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing team members to get an update on this mold builder’s move into medical molding, technology investment, team training, Amerimold, and yes, hot rods. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Todo está listo para FITMA, primer evento de metalmecánica del año en México

| Products Finishing México

Todo está listo para FITMA, la Feria Internacional de Tecnología y Manufactura que se realizará del 18 al 20 de enero en la Ciudad de México.

Software Update Improves Hot Runner Unit Ease of Operation

| MoldMaking Technology

The Primezone H1281 now retains a “group and select function” for faster controller parametrization and adjustment of new process conditions, as well as extended external control.

Caracol obtains AS/EN 9100 certification for large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Italy-based large-scale AM specialist secures accreditation to produce aerospace parts. The company is currently scaling up production of various aircraft, launcher and satellite components.

For Velo3D CEO, the Future of Metal AM Is Large Producers

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The growing demand for metal part production via additive manufacturing will be met by producers that start small and massively scale, says Velo3D’s Benny Buller. Thus, AM will follow a different path from other part-making technologies.

Horizontal Machining Center From Okuma Offers New Features

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The new machining center offers a larger work envelope, enhanced chip and coolant management functions and automation compatibility, among other features.

Clear Powder Coating

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

In the January installment of Products Finishing’s Photo Finish column, CNV Architectural Coatings offers a peek at its clear powder coating process.

Ocean Plastics in My Wallet

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

O.P. recycling helps pay the bills.

Mencom Provides Rectangular Connectors with Heat Shield

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The company offers a high-temperature enclosure series that offers protection in temperatures ranging from 180°C and down to -40°C.

Biobased-Content TPE Brings Eco-Conscious Design to Yoga Mats

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Hexpol TPE’s Dryflex Green TPE high melt strength and drawability helped Yoloha to easily produce its foamed yoga mats

En Colombia, RECICLAVE fortalece reciclaje botella a botella

| Plastics Technology México

Gracias a la alianza entre Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola FEMSA y Apropet, en el primer año de la iniciativa se reciclaron más de 20 millones de botellas.

SnapEDA Launches Google Chrome Extension

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

SnapEDA’s new Google Chrome extension automatically notifies designers when a CAD model is available. The CAD model can then be added to a desktop printed circuit board (PCB) design tool with just one click.

Okuma Names Gosiger as Distributor of the Year

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Okuma Distributor of the Year Award recognizes a distributor-partner for exceptional performance in the areas of selling and servicing Okuma products and services. Gosiger is based in Dayton, Ohio, and has been an Okuma distributor partner since 1980.
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Continuous Composite Systems (CCS) – enhanced strength and rigidity

| CompositesWorld

With our Continuous Composite Systems (CCS) products and process, L&L Products can deliver a cost-effective, lightweight, ultra-high strength reinforcement solution that brings extensive engineering knowledge, advanced CAE modeling, and the ability for adhesive use in a variety of applications. (Sponsored)

Hojas de sierra cinta bimetálicas, de tungsteno y carburo

| Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Robert Röntgen (stand 1432) trae a FITMA hojas de sierra de cinta bimetálicas y con punta de carburo para cortar desde materiales estándar hasta súper aleaciones.

Emuge Thread Ring Gages Recognize Size, Form Deviations

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The company says the expanded line of gaging solutions is suited for challenging thread gaging applications.

Design Your Tools for Moldability... and Maintenance

| MoldMaking Technology

In the initial design phase, when considering the structure and elements of the tool, are you designing them to be maintenance friendly? Canon Virginia has used this approach and preventive maintenance to make tool replacement a thing of the past. You can, too. Here’s how.

PPG y Cellforce Group crearán soluciones sostenibles para baterías de autos

| Products Finishing México

Cellforce Group, empresa conjunta entre Porsche y Customcells, se alió con PPG para desarrollar soluciones sustentables que se aplicarán en la fabricación de celdas de baterías para los autos eléctricos.

Válvulas de condensado con cero pérdida de aire Bekomat

| Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: El purgador de condensados con regulación electrónica (Sensor) Bekomat, de Beko (stand: 1528), garantiza el drenado sin pérdida de aire comprimido y, por tanto, de energía.

Determining the equivalency of composite test methods

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

While time consuming and somewhat subjective, the comparative assessment approach has been proven effective toward assessing composites test method equivalence.

Video: The Advantages of CNC in a Cleaning/Deburring Process

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

This on-demand webinar from Sugino Corp. offers information on CNC waterjet for cleaning and deburring parts, pressure pumps and nozzle options for the system as well as how to add value to the process.

Nidec Machine Tools Launches Double-Column Machining Center

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s MVR-Cx series machining center is meant to be easy to use, even for new users.