How I Made It: Erez Speiser, “The Machining Doctor”
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Erez Speiser has devoted his entire professional life to the world of machining, most notably his 20-plus years in senior management positions at cutting-tool manufacturer Iscar. When the Covid pandemic struck, Speiser began building his “Machining Doctor” website that not only provides technical information for CNC machinists, but also launched a new and unexpected phase of life for him — and a new career.
Ceratizit Milling Tool Provides Reliable HRSA Machining
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The MaxiMill – 211-DC indexable insert milling system features 3D-printed cooling channels.
Herramienta de refrentado y avellanado Heule Spot proporciona un mecanizado flexible
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La herramienta Solo L que presenta Heule Precision Tools funciona para proyectos de refrentado por puntos y avellanado de más de 25 mm.
Recycled PE Grades With Up to 100% PCR for Shrink Films
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Dow’s new Revoloop grades was a collaboration with European shrink film manufacturer RKW Group.
Pull-wound carbon fiber poles enable lightweight, compact, rigid emergency stretcher
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Based on military feedback, Epsilon Composite developed an optimized, foldable stretcher that combines telescopic pull-wound carbon fiber tubes.
Fictiv expande su capacidad de manufactura en México
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La compañía Fictiv, especializada en fabricación a través de una red global de socios, apuesta por México como un centro estratégico para sus operaciones, con planes de desarrollar capacidades de moldeo por inyección en el país y fabricar herramientas localmente para el mercado norteamericano.
Chiron Group Hosts Open House in Charlotte
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
During the event — which takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 16-17 — attendees can expect various presentations and user reports, along with the opportunity to engage with Chiron experts.
Understanding Diamond Compounds
| MoldMaking Technology
Diamond compounds, with their varied grades, colors and base options, provide a comprehensive solution for mold builders in need of precise and superior polishing across diverse materials and applications.
Transluscent Colorants for Injection Molded Parts
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s Artemis masterbatch collection evokes the beauty of celestial phenomena.
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Horn Milling Tools Feature Double-Edged Carbide Insert
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Horn is expanding its milling tool portfolio to incorporate types for PTO shafts.
HMCs Improve Unattended Machining Performance
Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2024: JTEKT’s FH5000 HMC with pallet pool expands the capability for more flexible production for shops of any size, such as the processing of multiple mold and dies as needed.
Dependencias del gobierno impulsarán a la industria de semiconductores
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Diversas dependencias del gobierno firman un convenio de colaboración para impulsar el desarrollo de la industria de semiconductores en México.
Open Mind Technologies Joins Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center as a New Member
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Open Mind is partnering its CAD/CAM software with OMIC R&D’s experience in optimizing CAD/CAM solutions.
Technology Aims to Smarten Up Resin Conveying
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
At NPE2024, Novatec moves to rewrite the rules for material conveying with patent-pending smart-pump technology.
Paint Shop with EcoQPower Requires about 21% Less Energy
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
In a comprehensive life cycle analysis, the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP) studied the carbon footprint of two different paint shop concepts.
Vapor Degreasing Cleaning Fluids for Precision Cleaning
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Tergo XCF2 cleaning solution is designed to meet diverse industrial technical cleaning needs with formulas that deliver reliable and repeatable cleaning performance.
Ten Things You Need to Know about Circle Segment Milling
| MoldMaking Technology
Considerations for evaluating if circle segment end mills or conical barrel cutters are right for your mold machining applications.
Economical Alternative to Traditional Cleanrooms
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This offering aims to provide an economical and efficient alternative for businesses requiring controlled environments for delicate operations.
Healable thermoset resin achieves ultra-fast composites repair
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2024: CompPair HealTech solutions give the ability to heal cracks and delaminations in a composite via local heating more than 60 times, available for a range of composite processes.
Ply stacking, cutting process optimized via automation, smaller footprint
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2024: Schmidt & Heinzmann customers are able to produce SMC or dry fiber fabric stacks more efficiently thanks to the AutoCut Pick&Place system.
Ensinger double belt press installation expands thermoplastics production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Equipment investment will enable the plastics processor to mass produce fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites continuously, as well as adapt to specific needs.
Eve names suppliers for eVTOL windows, doors and fuselage
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Long-term supply agreements include KRD for windows, Latecoere for the aircraft’s doors, as well as Rallc and Alltec supplying composites expertise for fuselage development.