Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.
Congreso Técnico de ANIPAC destaca avances en reciclaje plástico
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El Congreso Técnico ANIPAC 2024 abordó el reciclaje de plásticos y el papel de México como líder en acopio de PET, además de la importancia de la innovación técnica.
Formlabs Form 4L and Form 4BL Print Expand 3D Print Volumes
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Formlabs 4L and 4BL offer high sprint speeds and nearly 5 times the volume.
Rösler Smart Solutions Service Digitizes, Enhances Mass Finishing and Shot Blasting Processes
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
RSS integrates digital technologies into existing manufacturing processes, making them more transparent, efficient and responsive, offering manufacturers tangible economic and operational benefits.
Wayland Additive’s NeuBeam Technology Offers Hot, Stable Process for Producing Fully Dense Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The Caliber3’s NeuBeam PBF process gives users flexibility to choose the temperature and melt strategy that best suits the part, material selection and application, rather than being confined by the process itself.
Bladder-assisted compression molding derivative produces complex, autoclave-quality automotive parts
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
HP Composites’ AirPower technology enables high-rate CFRP roof production with 50% energy savings for the Maserati MC20.
Bosch inaugura líneas de producción en Aguascalientes
| Modern Machine Shop México
Las nuevas líneas de producción de Bosch Aguascalientes para la producción de sistemas de asistencia al frenado representaron una inversión de 250 millones de dólares.
3 Task Simplifications That Reduce Production Time
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
A little ingenuity goes a long way toward improving machine utilization.
ModuleWorks, Toolpath Sign Technology Partnership for Accelerated Software Performance
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.
NAR Appoints US Sales Manager
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
North American Rectifiers (NAR) announces the addition of Mark Thede as its U.S. sales manager based in Arizona, U.S.
SGS Expands Testing Capability of PFAS in North America
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The testing is expected to enhance throughput and ensure better targeted remediation analysis.
Bausano actualiza sus líneas de extrusión para tubos de PVC y PO
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Bausano renovó sus líneas de extrusión para tubos de PVC y PO, introduciendo mejoras en la precisión, eficiencia energética y calidad del producto.
Plastics Processing Contraction Slows Slightly
Heather Gaynor | Plastics Technology
While the market is still sluggish, future business outlook rose significantly from last month.
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How to Achieve Automated Measurement With Advanced Touch Probes and Laser Systems
| MoldMaking Technology
A combination of lasers, probes and software help moldmakers automate in-process cutting tool and workpiece measurement.
Dillon Hard Jaws Enhance Small Diameter Machining
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Dillon Manufacturing’s extra-long hard jaws feature extended reach, making them well suited for machining small diameters.
Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP head for Type 5 pressure vessels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Delivery of upgraded placement head provides additional automated layup flexibility, quality control for the university’s latest projects advancing Type 4 and 5 hydrogen storage.
Steel Milling Offers Edge Line Toughness and Wear Resistance
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Sandvik Coromant Company’s new steel milling grade GC1230, produced with Zertivo coating process technology, offers both edge line toughness and wear resistance.
This Year I Have Seen a Lot of AM for the Military — What Is Going On?
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Audience members have similar questions. What is the Department of Defense’s interest in making hardware via 3D printing over conventional methods? Here are three manufacturing concerns that are particular to the military.
VIDEO: High-rate composites production for aerospace
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
Westlake Epoxy’s process on display at CAMX 2024 reduces cycle time from hours to just 15 minutes.
What Are Moldmakers Talking About Right Now?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The conversation encompasses smarter, more efficient and automated processes to meet the demands of mold manufacturing.
Coperion optimiza producción de baterías con su extrusora ZSK
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La extrusora ZSK de Coperion ofrece precisión y estabilidad en la producción de compuestos de baterías de ion-litio, mejorando costos y eficiencia en comparación con procesos por lotes.
Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System
| Production Machining
A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.