Techmer PM inducted as Purdue CAM’s first material supplier
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Techmer PM, Purdue to create materials optimized for LFAM at Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center, while providing education, validated simulation tools, materials characterization and industry best practices.
Plastic Leak Protection System Protects Injection Molding Machine Nozzles
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Airtect plastic leak protection systems from PCS company provides round-the-clock, direct protection of injection molding machine nozzles and manifold systems.
Eaton Evaluates Foundry Lab Process as Die Cast Alternative: Aids Prototyping and Supply Chain
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Foundry Lab’s digital casting is an additive-enabled process that delivers cast parts. Eaton AM manager describes how near to die casting the process comes, and what promise he sees.
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Creating the Right Lab Environment for ISO 16232 Analysis
| Products Finishing
When a new product is required to meet a minimum level of “clean” on a consistent basis, your existing quality lab environment may not be sufficient in its current state. Find out how to create the best test lab for these applications.
Los sistemas de sujeción de herramientas y metrología de Rego-Fix incrementan la precisión y la eficacia
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Rego-Fix presenta las unidades PGA 9500 y la powRgrip Single, así como la herramienta ForceMaster.
Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Cutting Tools
| MoldMaking Technology
Mold cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal and are one component of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear and surface finish. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, cutting tool products and more.
Midaco Pallet System Enables Extended Periods of Unattended Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: The Automatic 4-Pallet Changer is designed for both high-volume production and low-volume, high-mix multi-setup operations.
Engel prueba asistente de IA generativa en el evento Digital Days
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El fabricante austriaco de máquinas de moldeo por inyección y automatización, Engel, presentó a sus clientes un prototipo de asistente de modelo lingüístico: Engel GPT.
Custom Automation for a Multi-Spindle Turning Center
Cara Ready | Production Machining
Machine tools capable of performing multiple functions and machining parts to completion are becoming the standard rather than the exception. Incorporating automation into these systems allows for extended periods of operation without the need for operator intervention.
Okuma Machine Lineup Features Intelligent Manufacturing Technology
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Okuma’s booth features CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, customer services and more.
Rush CNC Machine Features Cutting, Prepointing, Chamfering Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Rush Machinery showcases a CNC machine for all combinations of cutting, prepointing and chamfering operations.
Herramientas de corte de metal: innovaciones y tendencias en 2024
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Los proveedores de herramientas de corte se enfrentan a un escenario de creciente complejidad tecnológica y competitividad. Examinamos las innovaciones recientes en materiales y procesos que están redefiniendo los estándares de eficiencia y precisión en el corte de metales.
Composites fabrication, assemblies expertise supports military and commercial space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2024: Subsystem provider PCX Aerosystem – Santa Ana highlights its execution of a variety of composite and hybrid composite/metallic programs for aerospace and space customers.
Paperless Parts Showcases Software for Quoting, Collaboration
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Paperless Parts highlights its quoting and collaboration software with automated BOM breakout from CAD models, AI-supported PDF extraction and more.
A History of Precision: The Invention and Evolution of Swiss-Style Machining
| Modern Machine Shop
In the late 1800s, a new technology — Swiss-type machines — emerged to serve Switzerland’s growing watchmaking industry. Today, Swiss-machined parts are ubiquitous, and there’s a good reason for that: No other machining technology can produce tiny, complex components more efficiently or at higher quality.
Getting ready for CAMX 2024
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo’s 10th anniversary trade show and conference will be held in San Diego from Sept. 9-12, 2024.
Additives Boast Sustainability Without Sacrificing Performance
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Sustainability continues to dominate new additives technology, but upping performance is also evident. Most of the new additives have been targeted to commodity resins and particularly polyolefins.
Big Daishowa Opens New Facility To Expand Capacity
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 49,500-square-meter plant in Awaji, Japan is designed to meet production needs and accommodate future growth.
Guanajuato impulsa la transición hacia la electromovilidad
| Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con el gobierno del estado, existen más de 58 empresas que se dedican a la producción de componentes automotrices para la electromovilidad.
Volkmann Powder Recovery System Reprocesses Excess Material
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
The metal powder reprocessing system transfers material to 3D printers, recovers the unused material, screens it and then returns the material to the machine or a container for future use.
Horn Toolholder Features Sintered Chipbreaking Geometry
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
IMTS 2024: Horn introduces the 105 Supermini tool with sintered chipbreaking geometry, designed with teardrop-shaped carbide blanks for boring, profile turning, chamfering, grooving, threading, drilling and chip control.
Job Shop Audit Quiz
| Products Finishing
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