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One-Step Metal Surface Preparation, Pretreatment

| Products Finishing

International Chemical Products aims to reduce the amount of time and money finishers spend on surface prep and pretreatment by delivering a one-step solution, Picklex 20.

Maximize Your Racking Efficiency and Quality

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Best practices for racking parts in surface finishing operations.

What You Need to Know About Leader Pins and Bushings

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

There’s a lot more to these humble but essential mold components than you might suspect. Following the author’s tips could save much time, money and frustration.

El sistema de manufactura inteligente de GF Machining Solutions potencia la producción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

System 3R, de GF Machining Solutions, mejora la productividad en manufactura con soluciones avanzadas de automatización, referencia de herramientas y software fácil de usar.

Understanding the Elusive Nature of Mold Ventilation

| MoldMaking Technology

A personal journey of lessons learned about the challenges of poorly designed, understood and executed mold venting.

2025 Extrusion Conference Shifts to Standalone Event in Boston

| Plastics Technology

The annual technical conference organized by Plastics Technology magazine was scheduled to co-locate with the PTXPO trade show next March. Both events will now occur independently.

Finding the Right Tools for a Turning Shop

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Xcelicut is a startup shop that has grown thanks to the right machines, cutting tools, grants and other resources.
#workforcedevelopment

Laser Technology "Turns" into a Turning Tool

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

This new technology uses a laser to act as a cutting tool to "turn" parts from solid barstock. This high-speed precision turning machine is especially useful for micromachining, enabling high accuracy for small, complex parts that are often delicate and difficult to machine when implementing conventional turning processes.

Pushing Cold Spray to the Limits

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Startup HAMR Industries is pushing boundaries with cold spray additive manufacturing both at home and away. The company has modified and expanded the capabilities of its 3D printer at its Pittsburgh HQ, as well as demonstrated this technology’s potential to be deployed in the field.

Smithers Achieves Authorized C3PAO Status

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Smithers can now provide third-party assessments and certifications for companies for whom the Department of Defense requires CMMC level 2 certification.
#regulations

Paint Atomizer Reduces Paint Waste and CO2 Emissions

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

ABB launches the RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for efficient and sustainable paint shops. The paint atomizer increases transfer efficiency by up to 10%.

It Starts With the Part: A Plastic Part Checklist Ensures Good Mold Design

| MoldMaking Technology

All successful mold build projects start with examining the part to be molded to ensure it is moldable and will meet the customers' production objectives.

Industrial Spray System Drives High Production Rates

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Coval Technologies’ SP-HV industrial sprayer uses a separate air compressor to drive the pump, ensuring high efficiency and reliability.