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NexGenSolutions, CAE Services Combine on Molding Simulation
| Plastics Technology
Firms join forces to provide solutions and support for Moldflow users.
Space-Saving Five-Axis Provides Productive Mold Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
The Grob G150 universal machining center and its spatial accuracy enhances its performance with complex, high-precision components.
Tri-Mer Announces New Process Engineer
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Clayton Lynn has joined Tri-Mer Corp. as a process engineer where he will focus on the company’s legacy systems.
Crawford Packaging y StePacPPC unen fuerzas en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La colaboración estratégica entre Crawford Packaging y StePacPPC permite ofrecer al mercado mexicano soluciones de embalaje que extienden la vida útil de productos agrícolas.
Edge Technology Sliding-Headstock Lathe Boosts RPM
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The FMB Turbo 3-38 for sliding-headstock CNC lathes provides superior bar pushing and stock support in the transition zone between the bar feeder and lathe spindle.
Plant tour: BeSpline/Addcomp, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Composites automation specialist increases access to next-gen technologies, including novel AFP systems and unique 3D parts using adaptive molds.
Ceratizit Product Update Enhances Cutting Tool Solutions
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company has updated its MaxiMill 273-08 face mill, WPC – Change Drill, as well as the HyPower Rough and HyPower Access 4.5-degree hydraulic chucks.
NASF Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
College juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in subjects related to surface science, now is your chance to apply for financial scholarships until Feb. 25.
CNC Rotary Transfer Machine Features Ballscrew Electromechanical Tooling Units
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A CNC rotary transfer machine, a newly developed machine platform, is said to offer high rigidity, flexibility and accuracy for a range of high-volume, precision-machining applications.
Quantica Adds AI-based MultiSlice Software to Multimaterial 3D Printing System
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The software offers a reliable simulation of 3D models for printing, providing a straightforward pathway to accurately manufacture multimaterial end products.
Is Your Water System Setup Helping or Hurting Your Molding Plant Productivity?
| Plastics Technology
The plant water system is a critical component of an injection molding facility. A poorly designed or maintained water-cooling system can have a serious impact on production efficiency and cause many maintenance issues. Here’s what you need to know — and ask — to prevent those problems.
Weiler Abrasives Appoints New CFO
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mary Beth Martino will be responsible for the global financial activities of the company and its subsidiaries.
Grados de torneado Walter reducen los tiempos de mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Diseñados para ofrecer máximo rendimiento en el torneado de aceros de gran aleación y resistencia a la tracción, los insertos pueden reducir el tiempo de mecanizado entre 20% y 30%.
Evolve Additive Solutions Partners With Alphacam to Provide STEP Parts Production in Europe
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The partnership enables the distributive manufacturing of printed parts using STEP technology, thereby broadening global access to this additive process.
Kuka Automated Mobile Platforms Streamline Operations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The KMP 1500P AMR features a 60-mm stroke and precision positioning, enabling it to transport up to 1.5-tons of materials and workpieces, picks good, supply lines and cells with materials and transport production parts in process linking.
Can ChatGPT Create Usable G-Code Programs?
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Since its debut in late 2022, ChatGPT has been used in many situations, from writing stories to writing code, including G-code. But is it useful to shops? We asked a CAM expert for his thoughts.
Technologies for Maintaining, Repairing and Surface Treating Your Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
This technology roundup covers everything from laser repair and mold protection coatings to in-house maintenance services and education tools for learning best practices behind taking care of injection molds.
Arizona City Will Try Out 3D Printers That Recycle in Pilot Program
| Plastics Technology
Surprise, Arizona, will be implementing Automedi printers for public use.
Bedford introduces proprietary UV coating for GFRP safety yellow products
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Formulated compound protects against UV degradation, the potential for fiber bloom as well as harsh weather exposure while strengthening the structure’s durability and performance.
Aluminum Machining Efficiency Improved With Milling Inserts
| MoldMaking Technology
The TungAluMill line has been enhanced with 10 new XVCT-AM inserts, featuring an interface design that augments machining at high speed rates.
Fuji Industries purchase brings FPP-based Samba Pro PV to Japan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dedicated to the production of hydrogen pressure vessel reinforcements, Cevotec’s specialized FPP system will be made accessible to Japanese industry through Fuji, including aerospace and composites research.
on Ending
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
As this newsletter closes, an admittedly biased assessment of the industry’s pursuit of ACES and related observations. . . .