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Cooling Added to Compact Slide
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: CUMSA adds cooling to the Compact Slides (CS) line launched last year.
Gardner Business Media Introduces New Editorial Roles Covering Robots and Sustainability
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Julia Hider is named correspondent for robots and autonomy, while Hannah Mason is named correspondent for sustainability in manufacturing, with both writers reporting on those topics across the Gardner Business Media brands.
The Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 1: The Basics
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
You would think we’d know all there is to know about a material that was commercialized 80 years ago. Not so for polyethylene. Let’s start by brushing up on the basics.
Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Provides Optimal Stock Support
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The FMB Turbo RS 4-45 bar feeder provides reduced vibration, a boost to maximum rpm, better surface finishes and the ability to hold tighter tolerances.
Equilibradores de herramientas garantizan resultados uniformes en la fabricación de moldes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie toolBalancer permite a los fabricantes de moldes lograr acabados superficiales de alta calidad y prolongar la vida útil de las herramientas de corte.
Composting Additive for PLA Added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Carbios’ Active enzymatic solution for the biodegradation of PLA is now included in the FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances, enabling its use in flexible and rigid food packaging.
Updated Control, Cooling Water Distribution, Electromechanical Ejector and Injection
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Boy’s U.S. subsidiary marks its 50th anniversary in Orlando with six machines and U.S. intros for the Procan ALPHA 6 control, and hybrid ejectors and injection units.
The Role of Social Media in Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Charles Daniels CFO of Wepco Plastics shares insights on the role of social media in manufacturing, how to improve the “business” side of a small mold shop and continually developing culture.
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Unidirectional Thermoplastic Tape Uses High-Performance Nylon
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Toray Advanced Composites’ Cetex TC915 PA is well suited for automotive, high-performance industrial and sporting goods applications.
Broaching Tool Technology For Lathes Used to Slot Inconel Parts
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This shop finds value in using an indexable-insert-style broaching tool to create blind-hole slots in heat-treated Inconel aerospace parts on a CNC lathe.
Iniciativa sostenible: Coca-Cola retira etiquetas en envases de Sprite
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Coca-Cola realizó una prueba de botellas sin etiquetas para Sprite y Sprite Zero, simplificando el reciclaje y reduciendo el desperdicio de embalaje.
Midtonnage Hybrid Range With Compact Footprint Launches
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Milacron has the global launch of its new M-Series injection molding machine line featuring a large clamp stroke as standard in a line of midtonnage, compact-footprint machines.
Used Plating Equipment Website Goes Live
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Ronatec is launching a used finishing equipment website designed to offer a secure experience for both sellers and buyers.
Broaching Tool Technology For Lathes Used to Slot Inconel Parts
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
This shop finds value in using an indexable-insert-style broaching tool to create blind-hole slots in heat-treated Inconel aerospace parts on a CNC lathe.
New Dual-Head Accumulator Machines and Electric Clamp Options
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: ST Blowmoulding highlights new dual-head accumulator machines, energy-saving electric clamps and other innovations.
Hybrid Press Runs Larger Tools at Lower Tonnages
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Nissei’s compact FWX Series combines a novel clamp design, low-pressure molding technology, and greater platen and tiebar spacing to enable large molds to run on lower tonnages.
Reactive Recycling Additives Gets Scientific Validation
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Nexam’s patented technology demonstrates ‘remarkable’ capabilities in repairing polymers degraded during recycling cycles.
The Cold Spray Solution to the Casting, Forging Supply Chains
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Startup HAMR Industries performs additive manufacturing work at Neighborhood 91 that provides an alternative to traditional casting and forging. Success so far has led to redefining the limits of its additive equipment.
Modern Machine Shop's Bowling Bonanza: Brent Donaldson's Two Turkey Triumph Sparks Controversy
Bryce Ellis | GROW
The Modern Machine Shop editorial and production team boldly stepped into the mean streets of Norwood, Ohio, for their first-ever Bowling Bonanza at Stone's Lanes.
SAMPE Foundation seeks nominations for high school STEM program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New program seeks to embed composite materials education in high school STEM programs, and inspire students to pursue further studies in advanced materials. Deadline is Sept. 1, 2024.
Head Sports prototype racquets to incorporate bio-circular Torayca fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. is supplying its ISCC Plus-certified carbon fibers for tennis racquets and pickleball paddles.
Mold Technologies Division Calls for Scholarship Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
Applications for a $5,000 educational grant and $3,000 student scholarship related to plastics manufacturing engineering are open until May 31st.