Horn Milling Tool Features Modular Design for Quick Changeovers

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The DG modular interchangeable head milling system optimizes the interface between the cutting head and shank for greater versatility, stability and higher changeover precision.

Fryer Turning Machine Features Large Swing in a Small Footprint

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The VT Series of large-swing vertical turret lathes can be configured for turning, milling, boring and grinding in a single machine.

How Process Damping Impacts Milling Stability

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Process damping is a phenomenon that can increase milling stability at low cutting speeds and is affected by the cutting edge design.

Belzona highlights composite wrap system designed for aqueous environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Belzona 1984, a surface-tolerant epoxy resin, enables repair and restoration of holed, weakened and corroded pipe and tank walls that are damp, wet or underwater.

SPE ACCE 2024 highlights innovation across industry, academia

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

SPE shares highlights, award recipients, exhibitors, speakers and more from its 2024 Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE). 

VIDEO: Rock West's growth in the space sector

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Rock West Composites’ chief strategy officer discusses recent surge in space applications on the CAMX 2024 show floor.

Bader invertirá 15 millones de euros en Jalisco

| Modern Machine Shop México

La compañía alemana Bader, que suministra vestiduras a marcas como Audi, Tesla, Toyota, BMW y Volkswagen, expandirá sus operaciones en Jalisco.

3D Printing Enables a Larger "Sweet Spot" Relative to This Golf Club's Size: The Cool Parts Show #77

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Cobra Puma Golf's Limit3D iron uses 3D printed stainless lattices to remove weight from the interior so that it can be reintroduced with tungsten inserts that lower the center of gravity. The combination offers a smaller, sleeker club head with the forgiveness of a larger one. 

Celanese presenta Hytrel, material biobasado para calzado sostenible

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Celanese se asocia con Xingxun para lanzar Hytrel TPC RS40F2, un polímero espumado y sostenible, diseñado para reducir la huella de carbono en calzado deportivo.

Video: 3D Printing Consolidates Assembly, Reduces Cost for Bar Feeder Component

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

At IMTS 2024, 3D printer supplier One Click Metal highlighted how its low-cost metal printer can help improve machining, showcasing components for Index bar feeders that were redesigned for additive. 

Production Machining's Top 10 October Articles

Cara Ready | Production Machining

Whether you're focused on building a strong workplace culture, supporting employees during open enrollment, or exploring real-time automated workpiece measurement, these articles provide essential insights to help your shop succeed.  

Shops Capturing and Applying Data to Drive Employee Efficiency

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Here are three examples of machine shops using manufacturing software and data-driven improvement concepts to bolster not only their shopfloor employees’ efficiency, but their overall productivity, too.

VIDEO: Community, Technology and the Future of Moldmaking: Notes from IMTS

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A discussion with AMT’s Bill Herman during ShopTalk on the big stage at IMTS 2024 highlights moldmaking's unique blend of craft and technology that is driving innovation while its community tackles key challenges.  

El portaherramientas de torneado Walter incorpora una conexión de refrigerante flexible

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Walter presenta su portaherramientas de torneado con refrigeración de precisión, que prolonga la vida útil de la herramienta y optimiza el control de virutas. Este diseño innovador permite un mecanizado eficiente y fiable en aleaciones de alta temperatura y acero inoxidable.

University of Bristol launches composite materials to space for ISS testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Next-gen carbon fiber materials will be tested under extreme conditions for 12-18 months to determine their viability in space for use in future space bases, interplanetary travel.

Škoda Motorsport partners with Bcomp for Enyaq RS Race program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Growing on success with the Fabia RS Rally2 racing model, Škoda’s Enyaq RS Race electric SUV design incorporates key flax fiber interior and exterior components.

Arris debuts consumer-driven brand for carbon fiber tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Limited-edition products, from footwear to phone cases, will be available through Aurorra by Arris.

Boom Supersonic makes progress in flight speed records, Overture airliner development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sixth flight reaching Mach 0.67, equipment installation in North Carolina facility and fuselage panel fabrication testing move supersonic travel plans forward.

Virtek, Creaform join forces to grow vision systems innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ametek acquires Virtek Vision, combining 3D measurement with laser projection and AI-powered vision solutions for next-gen manufacturing.

Corebon, Composite Braiding partner to enhance TPC manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration aims to overcome production limitations with tubular thermoplastic composites (TPC) by using induction-heated tooling and high-quality commingled braids.

ExxonMobil announces licensing agreement to expand GFRP rebar processing tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ExxonMobil acquires exclusive overseas licensing rights for Neuvokas’ proprietary manufacturing process, expanding to global markets.

Medical Molder Relies on 3D Printing to Speed Development of Inspection Fixtures

Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing

Medical molder Medbio uses FFF and SLA 3D printers in designing (and sometimes producing) its inspection fixtures.