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Making EN-PTFE Plating Cheaper, Easier, and More Environmentally Friendly
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
New Electroless Nickel – PTFE system offers multiple benefits and builds upon single component EN plating concept.
NCCS Corp. Releases Advanced Machine Control Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company’s new universal post processor, PostWorks Connect, generates precise NC code for a wide variety of machines, including mills, lathes and multi-use machines.
Video: Women Talk Shop, but not Only for Women
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
A panel discussion with three precision machine shop women presidents highlights their career paths, why they are passionate about manufacturing, how they promote workforce development and much more.
Another Giant Leap for AM — New Standards
Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing
Did anyone notice how many AM standards got approved during the pandemic?
Ready or not, here come flying taxis and hydrogen
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
Composites are ripe for entry into a variety of markets, but advanced air mobility and hydrogen storage are poised to put unprecedented pressure on the supply chain.
Schwanog presenta herramientas insertables que se rectifican individualmente
| Modern Machine Shop México
Schwanog pretende resolver el problema de los elevados tiempos de preparación con su sistema de taladro de forma insertable PWP y PWP-D.
Empresa mexicana de manejo de residuos sólidos ve oportunidad para recuperación de plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
La empresa Agroplásticos trabaja en la actualidad en su modelo Bioindustrias, que proporciona soluciones para la recuperación de residuos orgánicos e inorgánicos como el plástico.
Crece importación de centros de mecanizado en primer semestre de 2021
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En los primeros seis meses del año, los centros de mecanizado se importaron principalmente de Japón, Alemania, Estados Unidos, Corea del Sur, China, España y Taiwán.
Emilio López es nuevo director general de Engel México
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Engel de México anunció que Emilio López asume como nuevo director general, luego de que Peter Auinger se jubilara. López aportará su vasta experiencia en dirección y ventas en la industria de plástico.
Snapshot of Why Westminster Tool is MMT's 2021 Leadtime Leader Winner
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Here is a quick look at some of the reasons this small advanced manufacturer took the title this year.
Jergens Improves Security on Line of Toggle Clamps
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new True-Lok clamps feature a locking mechanism that ensures they remain in the closed/hold down position for maximum security in workholding applications.
CNC Optimization Software Reduces Cycle Times 25% or More and Can Double Tool Life
| Modern Machine Shop
CGTech’s VERICUT Force optimization software can drastically reduce cycle times from 20-70%, even on supposedly optimized programs from CAM systems. It varies the feed rate to keep chip thickness and cutter load constant, which can increase tool life by 100% or more.
August 2021 Manufacturing News Highlights
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Acquisitions made for a busy month of news at Modern Machine Shop. Here are the top five news stories of August.
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Emphasizes Onboarding Process for Plastic Injection Molding
| MoldMaking Technology
The global mold manufacturer’s three-step onboarding process covers part feasibility, flow simulation and commercial assessment for a 25% reduction in tool build time.
BASF’s Ultradur PBT Replaces Steel in Structural Bracket of Sunroof Headliner
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Automotive sunroof frame made with BASF’s Ultradur High Speed is 60% lighter than traditional solutions.
GWS Tool Group Acquires Monster Tool Company
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Monster Tool Company – GWS’ fourth acquisition this year – manufactures and distributes solid round cutting tools for aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, heavy equipment and die-mold.
Forkhardt’s FNC+ Quick Jaw Change Power Chuck Offers Manufacturing Versatility
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
A reduced chuck body weight results in having less mass on the spindle and enables machine manufacturers to permit/machine a higher workpiece weight and attain higher rpms.
Lanxess Launches Hollow-Profile Hybrid Technology
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Metallic hollow profiles can be functionalized on conventional injection molding machines with plastic compounds.
Employee Instability and Company Profits
| Plastics Technology
How investing in your workforce creates employer stability.
#workforcedevelopment
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Saint-Gobain Vetrotex
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Saint Gobain subsidiary offers customers more than 60 years of experience in fiberglass manufacturing and aims to reliable serve customers globally.
B2B Marketer’s Guide to Creating Irresistible Lead Magnets
| Gardner Web
No matter how great your product is, your content isn’t going to capture many leads on its own. You’re not as irresistible as you think. But your lead magnets? They can be.
#leadgeneration
Seeking Your Help! Moldmaking Customs and Practices Guide
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The mold manufacturing industry is continually improving by joining forces on a variety of issues, challenges, technologies and trends. This time it’s updating the industry’s guidelines and practices to standardize and streamline the mold procurement process, and you can help.
#regulations