Sales Engineer Joins American Plating Power

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Stocker has more than two decades of experience with an industrial power conversion product supplier in the sale and support of DC power supplies. In particular, he has a vast background in ecoat applications.

BASF Adds Bamberger Amco Polymers to its Key Distribution Partners

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The newly merged Bamberger Amco will distribute select grades of the company’s portfolio of engineering resins.

Making Micro Threads

| Production Machining

Production of micro threads can be challenging, but using the most suitable tools for a given application can simplify the task.

Walter Indexable Drill Inserts Provide High Wear Resistance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The WNN15 drilling grade features a hard substrate, which provides high cutting-edge strength and sharpness on indexable inserts.

Tougher, High-Clarity, More Sustainable Nylon Compound

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Evonik’s new Trogamid eCO Impact 75 boasts 88% optical transparency and fossil-based feedstock reduction of 30%.  

How Integrated CAD/CAM Transforms Inventions Into Products

Mark Albert | Modern Machine Shop

The close connection between CAD and CAM is what links creative ideas to practical production for this unique custom manufacturer.

Siemens invierte 300 millones de pesos en Ciudad Juárez

| Modern Machine Shop México

A lo largo de cuatro fases de implementación, Siemens México instalará cuatro líneas de ensamblaje de producto y se transferirán seis de estampado en CNC, doblado de metal, soldadura y pintura.

How to Design Three-Plate Molds – Part 3

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs — and keep the customer happy.

Programación CNC: combinación de funciones con códigos G y M

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop México

Los programadores de CNC ganan flexibilidad cuando utilizan macros personalizadas para definir ellos mismos los códigos G y M.

Qué es el torno fresado y cómo lo puede aplicar en su taller

| Modern Machine Shop México

Explore cómo el torno-fresado puede mejorar la eficiencia en la eliminación de metal y el manejo de cortes interrumpidos.

5th Axis Announces New Appointments to Sales Team

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has appointed Eric Nekich to the position of vice president of sales, as well as brought on Sean Van Derel as a territory sales representative of the Chicago region.

System Quickly, Safely Cleans and Wipes Pelletizing Dies

| Plastics Technology

Unit mounts directly to the die body in a space-saving design that avoids thermally dependent dimension stackups.    

Future Proof Your Solvent Choices

| Products Finishing

It is critical to evaluate the viability of replacement solvents and to work closely with your solvent supplier to find the right formulation for an application.

Sistema de monitoreo de ECI proporciona información práctica

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Alora, de ECI Software Solutions, aumenta el rendimiento de los equipos y el personal, lo que permite maximizar la producción de las máquinas.

Top Shop Savors Past 20 Years of Prosperity

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This one-stop finishing shop was rescued by new management in 2004. Since then, its rejuvenation has brought substantial growth and success to the business.

Zimmermann Milling Machine Enhances Stability in Heavy Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The FZU/FZP42 machine line features a thermo-symmetrical design that incorporates a centrally-guided Z-slide, resulting in a more dynamic, productive and energy-efficient machine.

Indonesian Plater Finds Fast Success in Auto Market

| Products Finishing

This father/son team, inspired by inventor Michael Faraday, focuses on anti-corrosion methods and automated processes to help their Indonesian plating business flourish.

John Forlenzo Joins Hubbard-Hall

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Photo Credit: Hubbard-Hall Hubbard-Hall welcomes John Forlenzo as supply chain manager.

Avient Adds Phoenix Location to its ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The addition of ColorWorks Phoenix as the fifth such site will allow better collaborations with customers in the western part of the U.S.

BASF Launches Recycled PA6 for Textiles With Zara Jacket

| Plastics Technology

Loopamid Nylon for apparel is made from textile waste and used by Zara clothing brand.

Electrolyte for Electroplating with Pure Platinum

| Products Finishing

Platuna PT enables the deposition of exceptionally thick, homogeneous and crack-free platinum layers, which are particularly convincing in various technical applications.

MicroCare Appoints National Sales Manager

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Photo Credit: MicroCare MicroCare, LLC has appointed Vince Libercci as national sales manager.