Managing Grinding Forces and Abrasive Sharpness
| Modern Machine Shop
Successfully removing material with a grinding wheel requires sharp grains, but even dull grains can serve a purpose if they’re carefully controlled.
Nestlé se suma al programa “Punto Limpio Móvil” de Costa Rica
| Plastics Technology México
El reciclaje de plásticos avanza en Latinoamérica. Desde este mes, Costa Rica cuenta con un punto de recolección de plásticos flexibles polilaminados, gracias a que Nestlé se unió a la iniciativa Punto Limpio Móvil.
Molinos trituradores serie SMS, de Herbold
| Plastics Technology México
Herbold ofrece la serie SMS de molinos trituradores, que son especiales para trabajos pesados, y tienen campo de aplicación universal gracias a la cuña de desviación extraíble.
Configurable Roll Stack Has Small Footprint
| Plastics Technology
An extension of the G-Series roll stand family comes with a variety of patented features.
PPAs for High-Voltage E-Motor and Inverter Busbars
| Plastics Technology
Solvay’s Amodel Supreme and Bios Grades support further sustainable innovation in e-mobility
DuPont Partners with Sporting Goods Manufacturer BOA Technology
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Use of DuPont’s Zytel nylons along with Delrin acetal and Hytrel copolyester elastomer step up performance, fit and durability for BOA footwear.
Carbon Makes Design Engine Software Available to all 3D Printing Users
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Previously, this software was available only to Carbon platform customers.
Reshoring Champion Moser Inducted to AME Hall of Fame
| Plastics Technology
Moser started the Reshoring Initiative after a long career as an executive in the machine-tool industry.
Erema fue premiada en los Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
| Plastics Technology México
Gracias a su sistema de reciclaje INTAREMA TVEplus RegrindPro + ReFresher, EREMA recibió el galardón en la categoría “Maquinaria innovadora para reciclaje”.
Abaris adds advanced composite auto repair course to 2022 schedule
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
This class, running April 11 and Nov. 3, is devoted to hands-on repair practices and classroom learning to understand composite materials and processes relative to the original structure and the repair.
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Renishaw, Verisurf Partnership Expands CMM Software
| MoldMaking Technology
With an emphasis on Verisurf’s CMM Programming and Inspection Suite, this agreement gives companies access to Renishaw’s REVO five‑axis measuring system and the Equator flexible gauging system.
High-Performance Tool Coatings Extend Carbide Tool Service
| MoldMaking Technology
Horn USA’s IG6 and SG3 coatings ensure faster material removal rates, deliver high performance and extend wear resistance.
Zoltek to expand global large-tow carbon fiber capacity in 2023
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
To meet wind market demands, the 6,000-MT capacity expansion at the company’s Mexico facility will add up to 35,000 MT total global production capacity.
JEC Group reports success at JEC Korea and Carbon Korea 2021 live event
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Held Nov. 3-5 in Seoul, South Korea, the combined event highlighted composites industry innovations such as hydrogen pressure vessels.
ALC orders 111 Airbus aircraft, launches Sustainability Fund
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The agreement covers all Airbus families, including the A220, A320, A330 and A350. Joint creation of a sustainability fund fosters industry decarbonization solutions.
AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025
| CompositesWorld
Mesago Messe Frankfurt, the organizers of Formnext and Messe Frankfurt USA, announce a strategic partnership with AMT and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the U.S. dedicated to all aspects of industrial AM.
Zentek develops carbon-based, nanotechnology-enhanced icephobic coating to reduce ice accretion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Preliminary results demonstrate an adhesion strength of 20 kPA, which is a 96% improvement over aluminum alloys. The coating will be tested under real, ice-forming weather conditions this winter.
Cabezales de mandrinado con equilibrio interno
| Modern Machine Shop México
Allied Machine & Engineering amplió su línea de herramientas de mandrinado Wohlhaupter con el lanzamiento de la serie 465 (464) de cabezales de mandrinado fino.
Quick Fixture Changing System for Heavy-Duty Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMAO Fixtureworks' Flex Zero clamping system reduces downtime during fixture changes. It is designed for quick change of pallets, workpieces and vises in five-axis and vertical machining centers, and the strong clamping forces enable heavy-duty machining.
High-Speed Steel Geometry Insert Maintains Long Tool Life, Process Security
| MoldMaking Technology
The high-speed cobalt drill insert, combined with the T-A Pro drill, was developed by the Allied Machine and Engineering team for when hole quality, tool life and process security are the primary application needs.
PureCycle to Supply Recycled PP to Berry
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The material will be supplied to Berry in summer 2023 for manufacturing at one of Berry’s ISCC PLUS certified facilities.
Fully Sealed AcuGrind Air Chuck Designed for Extreme Tolerances During Turning and Grinding
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Fully sealed AcuGrind Air Chuck features self-contained actuation and <0.002-mm repeatability.