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.