Modern Machine Shop August 2021 Edition

| Modern Machine Shop

The August edition of Modern Machine Shop features the latest editorial articles, expert manufacturing and machining insights, and featured columns!

Epolin Expands NIR Dyes and Compounds Business Through Acquisition

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Chroma Color’s Epolin division has acquired NIR and laser-absorbing dyes manufacturer Adam Gates & Co.

ICYMI, MMT Chats: Managing Talent, Moving Along and Making Money

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges has a very candid conversation with Marion Wells,  MMT Editorial Advisory Board Member and founder of Human Asset Management, about the push to embrace a new mindset about workforce development—talent management. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Termoformadora de alto rendimiento ILLIG RD 53d

| Plastics Technology México

Esta máquina automática a presión ofrece cuatro estaciones: formado, punzonado, troquelado y apilado con una presión de aire de hasta tres bares.

Twin-Screw Compounds Gently

| Plastics Technology

Patented features allow material to be processed at low shear rates.  

High-Efficiency Central Chillers

| Plastics Technology

Combining smart technology with modular capabilities, chillers are designed to eliminate downtime and meet expanding application needs.  

Gravimetric Blenders, Blending Software

| Plastics Technology

Units offer quick-acting diamond slide gates, unique mix chambers, and an easy-to-use touch-screen interface.  

Swap Out Hoppers on Beside-the-Press Size Granulators

| Plastics Technology

Users can quickly swap out the infeed style as needed to optimize scrap reclaim.  

Plug-and-Play Conveying System

| Plastics Technology

Convey from handfuls to 3500 lb/hr of powders, pellets, flakes, fibers, wood flour, pigments, and more.  

Flexible, Efficient Shredder

| Plastics Technology

Series provides the flexibility to handle drastically different material forms and characteristics.  

PCS Company Promotes Oil Filtration Solutions

| MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company will be exhibiting its oil filtration technologies dedicated to quality, clean oil to improve the performance and life expectancy of all components at Amerimold 2021.

Continuous Machine, Process Monitoring

| Plastics Technology

Provides critical and timely information for processors to improve overall line performance and plan scheduled maintenance activities.  

Kamm Projects launches carbon fiber aero-road bike

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

U.K.-based composites company combines passion with decades of industry experience to develop a next-gen bike that offers more stiffness, speed, comfort, efficiency, precision and response.

Bags, Bottles Integrated with Lab Feeders

| Plastics Technology

Bags are for smaller amounts of materials and can be disposed of after use. Bottles are  for larger amounts of materials and can be cleaned and reused after being used.  

Quick-Delivery Extrusion-Control System

| Plastics Technology

Package is available for various extrusion processes, including film, pipe, wire, and compounding.

Nordex Group transfers composite rotor blade production to TPI Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Per a strategic partnership, Nordex Group’s Matamoros, Mexico, operations will be turned over to TPI for three years to further increase rotor blade efficiency and output.

Gear Pump Suited for Elastomers

| Plastics Technology

Provides gentle conveying of high-viscosity polymers through the system at both high pressure and low shear.  

Upgraded Controller for Auxiliaries

| Plastics Technology

Can be designed as a stand-alone or networked controller.  

Flexible Twins for Profiles

| Plastics Technology

Profile extrusion lines from KraussMaffei Berstorff are provided from single machines to complete production lines.

Two-Piece Welded Feed Throat Liner Assembly

| Plastics Technology

Unit is self supporting and provides the capability to press out a worn liner and install a new or refurbished liner.  

Composites Integration evaluates fiber, resin systems to reduce environmental impact of composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration with the School of Engineering at the University of Plymouth looks at the effect of pre-processing and post-processing techniques on low-carbon materials.

Filtration System Enhances PET Recycling

| Plastics Technology

BKG FlexDisc has been shown to enhance the productivity of PET recycling while saving costs and improving the quality of the finished product.