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Rectificado: guía técnica del proceso de mecanizado por abrasión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Guía técnica sobre el proceso de rectificado, sus tipos, aplicaciones industriales y factores que influyen en su eficacia. Incluye criterios para elegir el tipo adecuado según la forma de la pieza, el material y los requisitos de precisión.
University of Oklahoma, ORNL Establish AM Center
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The new center will focus on pioneering metal AM solutions for aerospace and national defense needs. Of note: The center is expected to support sustainment and mission readiness at Tinker Air Force base and other AF centers across the region.
Mitutoyo Measurement Device Provides Portable, Intuitive Operability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mitutoyo’s SJ-220 surface roughness tester enables operators to perform measurements in environments where power is not available.
Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.
Operation Clean Sweep refuerza acciones para evitar fuga de pellets
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El Informe 2024 de OCS muestra avances en prevención de fuga de pellets plásticos, con mayor cobertura industrial y nuevas medidas de transparencia.
The Recycling Collaboration That Is Making Circular Film a Reality
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Nova Chemicals and Novolex are commissioning a large mechanical recycling facility for film to film.
AkzoNobel Introduces Interpon Dual Coat Powder Coating
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Dual Coat is a zinc-free and BPA label-free powder coating system capable of withstanding the rigorous demands of springs and other essential automotive components.
Atomization for Liquid Coatings
| Products Finishing
Scott Olson of Sherwin-Williams discusses atomization and its positive effects on liquid paint as well as some challenges, tips and tricks with atomization applications and more.
Applications Open for the 2025 SPE Mold Technologies Div. Grant and the Joseph Prischak Student Scholarship
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The Society of Plastics Engineers’ Mold Technologies division is accepting applications for a $3,000 student scholarship honoring Joseph Prischak and a $5,000 educational grant program.
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CNC: qué es, cómo funciona y sus aplicaciones
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop México
Este artículo examina los fundamentos técnicos del CNC, desde sus sistemas de coordenadas y programación de movimientos hasta las funciones avanzadas que maximizan su eficiencia en el mecanizado industrial.
Mazak Turning Machines Feature Three Turrets for High-Volume Production
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The HQR-200/3 and HQR-250/3 NEO machines both have two spindles and three turrets — two upper and one lower — for “done-in-one” part processing and high-volume throughput in single setups.
Clean Air Industries Acquires RTT Engineered Solutions
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Combined, the companies offer industry end-to-end services for every phase of the manufacturing process, backed by customer-centric, service-driven teams.
In-Machine Probing Possibilities for VTLs
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A manufacturer of vertical turning centers uses a “push/pull” optoelectronic probe with custom bracket to enable its machines to perform effective, in-process measurement of shafts and related automotive components.
Ford Motor Q1 Award recognizes SGL Carbon GFRP leaf springs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SGL Carbon’s Austrian site has been identified by its years of serving the U.S. automotive manufacturer with quality composite products and efficient production.
U.S. Navy contract to advance Cambium C/C composites for hypersonics
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cambium aims to further optimize its phthalonitrile-based thermal protection portfolio to create a secure domestic supply for U.S. hypersonics.
Penn State Behrend to Host 2025 Innovation and Emerging Plastics Technologies Conference
| MoldMaking Technology
Two-day event will explore the latest advancements in plastics engineering, manufacturing and digital transformation.
Keyence Handheld CMM Simplifies Dimensional Measurement
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: Keyence’s WM-6000 provides full CMM and CAD capabilities, enabling 3D/GD&T measurements, contour profile checks, CAD comparison and reverse-engineering.
Excelitas Offers Phoseon UV LED Curing With Modbus TCP
| Products Finishing
Adding this communication protocol enables users to operate UV curing in faster, more automated production environments for existing or new lines.
Heule Drills Maintain Precise Results at High Feed Rates
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: DCC tooling is designed to drill and chamfer both sides of the workpiece in a single operation without turning the workpiece or changing tooling.
Sirmax reporta éxito de película agrícola biodegradable BioComp
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Sirmax y la Universidad de Turín demuestran que BioComp controla la maleza sin afectar el rendimiento y reduce microplásticos en suelos agrícolas.
Process Technology Acquires Kepco Inc. Power Supply
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Expanded product portfolio and entrance into new markets will scale Process Technology’s power supply capabilities.
Pic of the Week: Hollow Composite Structures via 3D Printed Tooling
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
This week, topology optimization and a water-soluble, 3D printable material enable tubular composites fabrication.