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Automating Complete Workholding Changeovers for Turning
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Robotic loading of all workholding elements is perhaps the next logical step to create fully automated yet flexible machining cells for CNC turning centers even when batch sizes are small.
The Automation Industry Embraces Openness at SPS Atlanta
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
SPS Atlanta underscored the industry’s shift towards collaboration, promoting communication technologies and platforms that put the power to automate in the hands of the end user.
Billete mexicano de 100 pesos, hecho de polímero, el mejor del mundo
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El billete mexicano de 100 pesos impreso en polímero fue reconocido por la IBNS como Bank Note of the Year 2020 por su diseño vertical y sus avances en seguridad. Fabricado en sustratos GUARDIAN y Safeguard, presenta una vida media 3,5 veces mayor que la del papel, según Banxico.
Pic of the Week: Faster Lightweighting Through AI
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
An AI model can help designers get to the best lightweight solution faster — by presenting a limited number of optimal solutions.
Brocas de carburo sólido de Emuge para acero, inoxidables y microperforaciones
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Emuge-Franken amplió su programa de brocas con nuevas líneas especializadas para aceros, inoxidables y microdiámetros, que incluyen mejoras en geometría de filo, evacuación de viruta y refrigeración interna.
Indexable Mold Date Inserts Promise Quick Install, Greater Accuracy
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Steel ball stopper mechanism improves positioning accuracy along with resistance to gas and heat, PCS Company says.
Aeromech opens training center, launches comprehensive aerocomposites training course
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Aeromech Training Centre in Brisbane aims to build a robust, sovereign composites workforce for defense and aerospace through an industry professional-developed course offered in a portable delivery format.
Embraer, Mahindra Group form strategic alliance to introduce C-390 Millennium to India
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites-intensive military transport aircraft will be jointly promoted in India with the establishment of local manufacturing, assembly, supply chain and MRO capabilities.
Nuevas brocas de alto rendimiento para barrenos profundos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Kennametal amplió su línea KenDrill HPR con modelos 12×D y 50×D, diseñados para ofrecer mayor precisión, vida útil prolongada y mejor evacuación de viruta en aplicaciones exigentes.
Building Strong Industry-Education Bonds Through Dedicated Collaboration
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
High school educators often struggle to connect with businesses willing to partner, but creating a meaningful collaboration to address the skills gap demands ongoing effort and open dialogue. Electroform and Hononegah High School in Rockford, IL, demonstrate this through their steadfast commitment to a true partnership.
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3D Fiber Tethering for rapid fabrication of continuous fiber composites
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
CarbonForm’s 3DFit technology combines robotic, continuous fiber 3D printing and winding to produce small, high-strength, complex parts — like drone frames — in as little as 10 minutes.
Heule Holemaking Tool Enhances Precision on Uneven Surfaces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Heule Precision Tool’s Comp V3 is designed for drilling and countersinking uneven surfaces without marking, well suited for aerospace and others where critical finishes are required.
The Hidden Cost of Varnish: What Every Plant Manager Should Know
| Plastics Technology
The good news: Varnish can be mitigated and, in many cases, removed without a full system teardown or extended downtime. Here are maintenance strategies to consider.
Ribbon Blender Optimized for Efficient Powder Handling
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Ribbon blenders meet tough standards for quality and long-term performance.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 145: Resin Printing for the Shop
David Wynn | Production Machining
Resins are a developing field and enable the creation of unique manufactured products.
The Latest Cybersecurity Threat Could Be Coming Through Your Contact Form
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
What you need to know about “ZipLining” and how to protect your business from the latest social engineering scam.
Controlling Overspray With Automated, Manual Equipment
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
Controlling the spray of powder is critical for accuracy and safety in powder coating processes.
The Strategy Gap: Why U.S. Job Shops Must Close It From the Ground Up
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
The “Made in China 2025” plan transformed China into a global automation supplier. What will the U.S. do to compete?
Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecen 15.7 % en septiembre
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el noveno mes del año, el valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 52,370 millones de dólares. Los avances más importantes se observaron en las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para industrias diversas.
Cortec Appoints CorteCros EVP for Global Growth
| Products Finishing
Ivana Radic Borsic has been named executive vice president and managing editor for Cortec subsidiary CorteCros, leading strategic expansion and sustainability from European hub.
TJ Davies Coolant Tubes Enhance Toolholder Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
TJ Davies Co. Inc.’s line of coolant tubes and wrenches designed for HSK toolholders are available in sizes from HSK-25 to HSK-125.
Is Additive Manufacturing a Less Energy-Intensive Production Process?
Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing
A portable energy recording unit (PERU) developed at the Composite Technology Center could give AM users and manufacturers generally better insight into energy consumption at the machine level.