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Corrosion-Resistant Mold Steel Designed For Polishability
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Uddeholm showcases its Tyrax ESR mold steel that combines toughness, corrosion and wear resistance.
Aimplas expands online training program with composites course
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aimplas offers courses throughout the year on processes such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding, recycling and now composites, particularly targeting the construction industry.
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CMS, Caracol collaboration targets large-format 3D printing market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Global development of LFAM technologies and applications will support end user’s adoption of 3D printing for composites.
DaQoTa project develops measuring head prototype for LATW inspection
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fraunhofer IPT, Taniq and Pixargus have proven the success of a measuring head capable of optimizing the reliability, security and efficiency of FRP pressure vessel manufacturing.
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 | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cooling Added to Compact Slide
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: CUMSA adds cooling to the Compact Slides (CS) line launched last year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.