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.