The Role of Surface Finishing in Modern Manufacturing: Trends and Best Practices

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The entire manufacturing process for any part can benefit from considering the final finish early in the process. This article discusses trends in surface finishing with the goal of facilitating better communication with potential partners.

Refrigerante Blaser Swisslube minimiza el desgaste de la herramienta al mecanizar titanio

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los fluidos metalmecánicos Skytec, de Blaser Swisslube, son adecuados para el mecanizado de titanio porque minimizan el desgaste de la herramienta.

Alzmetall Showcases Five-Axis Machining Center for Milling, Cutting Operations

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Alzmetall highlights the GS1200/5T five-axis simultaneous machining center, equipped with three direct drive torque motors in the A and C axis for milling operations. 

Paperless Parts Showcases Software for Quoting, Collaboration

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Paperless Parts highlights its quoting and collaboration software with automated BOM breakout from CAD models, AI-supported PDF extraction and more.

Bodycote Initiates Expanded Production Capacity for HIP in Southeastern US

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Bodycote commissioned the additional hot isostatic pressing (HIP) capacity to service the development and processing of advanced materials at its Greenville, South Carolina, plant, which is a Nadcap-accredited site and holds several core OEM approvals.

Tecnología P:REACT para reciclaje de PET, de NGR

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tecnología P:REACT, que NGR destaca en Plastics Recycling LATAM,  mejora el reciclaje de PET, logrando un mayor índice de viscosidad y descontaminación eficiente para empaques alimenticios.    

Partners recycle A350 composite production waste into adjustable-length rods for MFFD

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Herone, Spiral RTC, Teijin Carbon Europe and Collins Aerospace Almere recycle A350 thermoplastic composite clips/cleats waste into rods for the all-thermoplastic composite Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator’s crown.

Grinding Solutions Enable Precise Production

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: United Grinding showcases a range of precision grinding solutions.

Trituradora de alto rendimiento VIZ, de Vecoplan

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La línea VIZ de trituradores, de alta eficiencia y rentabilidad para el reciclaje de plásticos, será destacada por Vecoplan en Plastics Recycling LATAM.

Arburg y UTEQ renuevan acuerdo de cooperación para capacitación

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Para ofrecer formación práctica en tecnología de inyección de plásticos, Arburg México y la UTEQ renuevan su acuerdo que impulsa la educación técnica.

Murata Machinery Single-Spindle Turning Center Maximizes Productivity

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Murata Machinery USA announces the MSR60 single-spindle CNC turning center with multitasking capabilities and built-in gantry loader automation.

WTO USA Opens Solar-Powered North American Headquarters

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

WTO USA announces the opening of its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Solar panels are installed on the entire roof, generating around 250,000 kWh of electricity annually.

Rocklin Manufacturing presenta un marcador de puntos portátil

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de marcado por micropercusión FlyMarker mini 85/45 plus, de Rocklin Manufacturing, tiene un área de marcado de 85 x 45 mm y un peso inferior a 7 lb.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 130: Which Fire Extinguisher Should You Use?

David Wynn | Production Machining

Knowing the proper fire extinguisher to use before an emergency happens allows for quick and accurate decision making when seconds count.

Rectificadora sin centros de Royal Master Grinders con alimentador automático de barras

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema automático de alimentación de barras personalizado para la rectificadora sin centros TG-12×8 Thrufeed, de Royal Master Grinders, puede cargar barras de 0.125” a 3” de diámetro y hasta 12’ de largo.

CAMX 2024: 10 reasons to attend

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Need a compelling, unarguable reason to attend CAMX 2024 Sept. 9-12 in sunny San Diego? CW is here to help.

Robots de bajo consumo de ABB reducen los tiempos de ciclo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con 16 variantes, los robots IRB 7710 e IRB 7720, de ABB, están diseñados para soportar aplicaciones en diversos sectores.

Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Second Quarter

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

PLASTICS reported that shipments for primary plastics machinery in North America fell 15.4% compared to the second quarter and 36.2% on a year-over-year basis.
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VIDEO: Enhancing Data-Driven Decisions with Cloud-Based Mold Monitoring

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Steps to improve data-driven decision-making and key features of a cloud-based system for mold monitoring and asset management.  

IMI Secures Multi-Million Euro Deal to Supply North Sea Project

| Valve Magazine

IMI has secured a multi-million Euro deal to supply seven anti-surge valves to a major offshore upstream production facility in the North Sea.

Solvent Versus Aqueous: Busting the Myths

| Products Finishing

Is aqueous cleaning “greener” than solvent cleaning? Is solvent a more effective cleaner than aqueous? These and many other questions are answered here to debunk the misconceptions that many manufacturers have held onto for years.

Speedgrip Chuck Workholding Solutions Reduce Setup Times

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Speedgrip Chuck Co. showcases its QCR quick-change receiver to attach to CNC lathe spindles, as well two turning chucks designed to reduce the amount of time needed to change clamping and other workholding devices.