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Collaborative Boeing-led project validates large-scale composite AM tooling
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The U.S. Navy-funded program demonstrated a large-scale, autoclave-curable 3D-printed carbon fiber composite tool using a Thermwood LSAM machine.
Recruiting for Manufacturing — Part 1
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Recruiting is sales. Recruiting is marketing. In other words, recruiting is storytelling and your employees are your best resource.
Reducing Downtime Due to Clogging
| Products Finishing
Jacob Fortmeyer of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses ways to avoid clogging and seizing of liquid coating systems.
Beaumont Machine Provides Small Hole EDM to SpaceX
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new Beaumont small hole machine at SpaceX – a new customer for Beaumont Machine – has a reach of eight feet in diameter and eight feet in height.
Birchwood Technologies Introduces Mid-Temperature Black Oxide
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The new Tru Temp 2nd Gen finishes a wide range of ferrous metals including iron, steel, tool steels and most stainless steels — all with one black oxide formulation.
En Austria, Engel recibe premio estatal de medio ambiente
| Plastics Technology México
La tecnología Skin Melt, desarrollada por Engel para procesar desechos plásticos, se hizo acreedora del premio que otorga el estado austriaco reconociendo la contribución de diferentes compañías al cuidado del medio ambiente.
Thermoplastic Compounds with Bio-Filler Content
| Plastics Technology
Avient expands portfolio of sustainable thermoplastic compounds
The 12-Month Transformation of a 3D Printed Product's Design
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Rapid product development and continuous improvement are among the advantages of utilizing 3D printing for production. Retraction Footwear offers a literal illustration of the design evolution possible in just one year.
Mold Components Technology Roundup
| MoldMaking Technology
Suppliers such as CUMSA, Hasco, DME, Progressive Components, Almo, Crafts Technology highlight their recently introduced mold components offerings.
Technical Discussions at the AES 30th Annual Convention Victory Session (1942)
| Products Finishing
Technical Editor’s Note: The discussion begins with remarks by Chairman Maurice R.
Chucks fabricados para entornos de mecanizado difíciles
| Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con SMW Autoblok, el chuck BP es adecuado para aplicaciones de tornos CNC gracias a su gran orificio pasante.
Manufacturing Cleaning Association Officially Partners with FiT
| Products Finishing
The North American Manufacturing Cleaning Association (MCA) and the European Parts Cleaning Association FiT have signed a partnership agreement.
Veelo Technologies introduces portable single-zone hot bonder
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hot bonder is provided in a compact, lightweight format and controls heat sources applied in composite processing and composite repair applications.
Palmgren's Bench Lathe Handles a Variety Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Palmgren’s new 9" × 20" bench lathe is constructed from heavy cast iron and reportedly features a smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle as well as hardened and ground ways.
Nissan lanza una nueva iniciativa de fabricación
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing México
La pintura de curado a baja temperatura y la inspección robótica posterior a la pintura son parte de este cambio.
New Materials Support Medical-Grade Polypropylene Extrusion
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
PPprint’s latest portfolio of polypropylene grades support extrusion AM use for custom medical parts, like orthotics and orthopedic aids.
Arris Composites, Airbus collaborate on composites research for lightweighting cabin brackets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The project aims to demonstrate significant reductions in aviation emissions by leveraging topology optimization and advanced composites to replace metal brackets used on aircraft.
University startup is developing composite storage vessels
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Through strategic partnerships, Space Walker is developing a Type IV composite high-pressure gas storage vessel for use in hydrogen fuel cell drones.
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Angle Pin Holder Simplifies Installation and Removal from Parting Line
| MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Component’s angle pin holder is designed to avoid angled machining, eliminates the need for long angle pins or bored holes and does not require the mold to be removed from the press.
Boeing announces third quarter deliveries for 2021
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Boeing released major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations, noting increased 737 MAX deliveries and a focus on inspections, rework and 787 production rates.