HydroGraph launches Compounding Partner Program to expand graphene-enhanced thermoplastics
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through the establishment of a qualified network of partners, HydroGraph is building commercial availability of unreinforced and reinforced thermoplastic compounds that incorporate its Fractal Graphene material.
Large-Part Wire EDM Offers Submerged Machining for Moldmakers
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Mitsubishi highlights its MV4800-ST wire EDM to perform submerged machining up to 32 inches, making it a good solution for large-part applications in industries like moldmaking.
Severance Countersinks Reduce Machining Vibrations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Severance countersinks feature staggered cutting edges, which inhibit the occurrence of resonant (harmonic) vibration.
Worn Feed Casings Can Reduce Your Output
| Plastics Technology
While barrels typically last for the service life of three screws, when the feed casing wears it can wreak havoc on production rates.
Paris Air Show highlights advanced materials, industry momentum
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
This year’s international air show offered a glimpse of the rapidly expanding future for composites in aerospace.
hyperMILL 2025 automatiza la programación multieje y mejora estrategias de desbarbado en moldes complejos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las capacidades reforzadas de la plataforma hyperMILL 2025, de Open Mind Technologies, incluyen funciones que automatizan la programación de cinco ejes y mejoran las estrategias para el desbarbado y el desbaste de componentes complejos.
Designing a Better Heat Exchanger - Part 3
| MoldMaking Technology
This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. In part three of our three-part sub-series on mold water cooling systems, we review the impact a water system can have on mold performance and part quality.
Sherwin-Williams Coatings, Dorsey Trailer Collaborate for Trailer Optimization
| Products Finishing
Implementation of Sherwin-Williams Duraspar Industrial Performance topcoat and primer has enabled Dorsey to keep pace with trailer demand while improving efficiency and durability.
GKN Aerospace Ramping Up Production for 3D Printed Fan Case Mount Ring (FCMR)
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The FCMR program will be delivering 40 of the components per month by the end of the year. Why it matters: GKN is realizing significant material waste reduction per additive part compared to traditional manufacturing methods, and expects to achieve more than 70% material savings in the future with AM.
Production Machining's July 2025 News Highlights
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s July 2025 news highlights include industry events, acquisitions and new company leadership.
Inversión Extranjera Directa en América Latina y el Caribe crece 7.1 % en 2024
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El crecimiento de 2024 se debió a las empresas transnacionales que ya operaban en la región, principalmente debido al aumento de la reinversión de beneficios.
Plastixal se une a Vida Circular por el reciclaje en Jalisco
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La alianza entre Vida Circular y Plastixal promueve la economía circular mediante reciclaje, educación ambiental y uso de energías limpias.
Siemens CNC Control Enhances Shopfloor Productivity with Robot Integration
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Siemens Digital Industries' Sinumerik 828 CNC seamlessly integrates with KUKA robots for cost-effective part handling and automation in job shops.
Overcoming Electroless Nickel Bath Initiation
| Products Finishing
This helpful clinic offers insights into three common issues related to the health of your EN plating bath that will directly impact whether your plating will start.
Pallets Provoke a State of Flow
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Can a machine shop achieve the effortless action of musicians lost in their craft? Continental Machining Company’s president thinks so, and he's proving that manufacturing flow is more than just moving material.
Foamed plastics are well suited for CFRP core applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Sekisui Kasei USA presents ST-Eleveat RNW E foamed plastic and ST-Foamac rigid foam board products designed to support composite core needs.
Horizon Passes Outgassing Test, Establishing Space Qualification of Micro AM Polymer Metalization
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Horizon will continue its qualification program, including vibration, atomic oxygen and radiation tests, to fully demonstrate the suitability of its coated micro AM parts for space and beyond.
Ransohoff MD-12 Mini-Drum Washer Provides Efficient Full Emersion, Spray Cleaning
| Products Finishing
Ransohoff launches the Washmaster MD-12, a compact parts washer that improves cleaning results while significantly reducing energy losses.
Karl Mayer evolves multiaxial warp knitting systems to support natural fibers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company is building opportunities to industrially produce sustainable technical textile composites, from its current COP Max 4/5 and Max Glass Eco offerings, to emerging future features.
Expanded Air Poppet Valve Series Supports Molded Part Ejection
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
CUMSA expands Air Poppet Valve series with a smaller-size dimension and a first-time size offering in inches.
UD thermoplastic composite formats cater to rigorous industry demands
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Suprem SA exhibits its four principal UD composite formats, Suprem T, F, R and P, that can be manufactured using a wide selection of continuous fibers and thermoplastic matrices.
Yaskawa Expands Robotics Manufacturing in the U.S.
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America is building a robotic manufacturing facility at the company’s newly announced campus in Franklin, Wisconsin.