When a “Boxy” Part is Machined on a Lathe
Derek Korn | Production Machining
South Morgan Technologies has long thrived on its ability to mill prismatic parts on a turning platform. Today, newer technology and techniques enable saying “yes” to that work than ever before.
Steps for Determining Better Mold Prices
| MoldMaking Technology
Improving your mold pricing requires a deeper understanding of your business.
More on 3D Printed Ducts: Optimizing for Airflow
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Once air ducts transition to AM, the next step is using the physics of airflow to optimize the design.
Updated Catalog Gives Comprehensive Look at Cutting Tool Solutions
| MoldMaking Technology
OSG USA has released the latest edition of the Tooling Solutions Product Catalog in print and in digital versions with 60 new list numbers and improved digital usability.
SGL Carbon offers customizable, prefabricated composite textile stacks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SGL aims to eliminate the work involved from material roll to stack for customers entirely, cost-effectively pre-cutting and assembling Sigratex stack packages to application specifications, saving time, cost and waste.
Hexagon Purus announces contract with New Flyer, results for Q4 2023
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Supply of Type 4 composite H2 storage tanks for North American bus market extended, 2023 revenue up 37% due to H2 infrastructure solutions, heavy-duty truck, bus and aerospace, with 50% revenue increase expected in 2024.
ASK Chemicals fosters circular economy via distillate recycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The suitability of the recycling and reuse of solvents as a source for new resin and material formulations has been confirmed over years of research.
JEC dedicates March 7 to composite innovations in sports
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites have made great strides in sports equipment, from traditional Olympic and Paralympic sports to emerging recreational activities. To celebrate, JEC Group is hosting a day of round tables, debates, testimonials and exhibitions at JEC World 2024.
How 3D Printers Will Change for Production: The Cool Parts Show All Access
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
As Eaton advances toward production of aircraft ducts now made via 3D printed composite instead of metal, a team member involved with this work considers the machine features that will make them more capable for this role.
NanoXplore increases production capacity to meet graphene-enhanced SMC parts demand
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Customer funds capacity expansion costs in first of two-part expansion toward 5-year plan in SMC lightweighting.
Carlisle Fluid Technologies Hires Marketing Assistant
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Verona Faya’s experience with social media and content marketing will help grow the company’s market reach and expand its industry presence.
Eastman Will Recycle Colored and Opaque PET Supplied by Rumpke
| Plastics Technology
Agreement with MRF operator will send colored and opaque materials to Eastman for chemical recycling.
Hi-Tec CNC es el nuevo representante de Kitamura en México
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Hi-Tec CNC fue designado como distribuidor exclusivo para México de Kitamura Machinery, el fabricante japonés de centros de mecanizado de precisión horizontales, verticales, de doble columna y de 5 ejes.
Mack Expands Injection Molding Capacity, Staff
| Plastics Technology
The custom molder and contract manufacturer added a 240-ton Milacron Electric Roboshot E240 and a 125-ton Milacron Q110 Hybrid press to its facility in Cavendish, Vermont.
Collet chuck que aumenta la fuerza de sujeción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Lyndex-Nikken diseñó sus collet chucks SK para resolver los retos de los fabricantes que necesitan cambiar con frecuencia los mandriles de pinza.
ECOAT24 Attracts Both Serious Electrocoaters and Novices Alike
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The conference, held April 2-4, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, provides the ecoating industry with educational sessions, supplier exhibits and networking with colleagues.
Shibaura Launches Medical-Specific Injection Molding Machine
| Plastics Technology
The 110-ton, all-electric EC110SXIII press debuted at Plastec West molding pipette tips.
Large-Format Machining With Small Cutting Tools and Dynamic Motion
| Modern Machine Shop
Napoleon Machine, a defense contractor that provides parts for the M1 Abrams tank, recently took advantage of a CAM feature that allowed the company to streamline its cutting strategies and program offline. Here’s how the shop cut cycle times nearly in half with its large-format five-axis machining operations.
Hawk Ridge Systems and DyeMansion Form Printed Part Postprocessing Partnership
| Plastics Technology
Hawk Ridge Systems will add DyeMansion's finishing solutions to the product portfolio.
Embracing ESG: One Mold Builder's Path to Sustainability and Success
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The story of how a company in the moldmaking, injection molding and metal parts industry is navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability.
ProAmpac presenta solución sostenible para empaques flexibles
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Se trata de ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt, una tecnología de fibra reciclable de alta barrera para aplicaciones de termoformado para el evasado flexible de alimentos.
KBM Materials to Distribute Sandvik Metal Powders
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The collaboration will increase accessibility of Sandvik’s Osprey metal powders, which includes premium titanium alloys and copper powder, as well as nickel-based superalloys, cobalt-chrome and ultrahard maraging steels.