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The Value of CAD/CAM and Cutting Tool Manufacturers Working Together
| Production Machining
Overall machining efficiency can be increased when software and tooling companies combine to tackle machining challenges.
FFG Celebrates Grand Opening of Technology Center
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The event featured live demonstrations of CNC equipment and vertical/horizontal milling and turning solutions for high-speed, die/mold, heavy duty, multi-axis, multitasking and high-volume machining solutions across various FFG brands.
Sandvik Coromant Turning Grade Enables High-Feed Roughing
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The GC4405 steel turning grade features a new carbide substrate with an optimized microstructure, which reduces plastic deformation in high-feed applications.
Bernal Industrial presentó soluciones para inyección, extrusión y reciclaje
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Bernal Industrial presentó en Plastimagen 2023 los productos y soluciones de sus representados entre los que destacó a Nordson EDI, Nordson BKG, MAS, y Boy.
Walter USA lanza la broca X-treme Evo Plus
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La broca de carburo sólido, de Walter USA, está diseñada pensando en el mecanizado de moldes.
LS Mtron Opens Division in Mexico
| Plastics Technology
Newly formed LS IMM Mexico is based in Monterrey and headed up by Kevin Kim and Fulvio Menconi.
Moretto: eficiencia energética y sustentabilidad en el secado de plásticos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Plastimagen 2023, Moretto destacó su enfoque en la eficiencia de la operación, la digitalización y el ahorro energético. Resaltó su sistema de deshumidificación OTX y termorreguladores para la industria del plástico.
Is Your Time Being “Virtually Eliminated”?
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
A few antidotes for those longing for the good old days (pre-2020)
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 14th Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 14th quarter of project work (July-September 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit.
SK Geo Centric Breaks Ground on Ulsan Recycling Facility
| Plastics Technology
The $1.4 billion facility is expected to be capable of processing 320,000 metric tons of waste plastic per year.
AMIA propone Política Nacional de Electromovilidad
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La Asociación Mexicana de la Industria Automotriz (AMIA) y la consultora Frost & Sullivan presentaron un estudio que destaca la necesidad de una política nacional integral para promover la electromovilidad en México.
UNSW Canberra develops carbon fiber recycling method
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New research indicates that novel recycling method only degrades carbon fibers by 30% versus 80-90%, targets use for automotive applications.
Emerson's New Digital Process Controller Brings Simplicity and Flexibility
| Valve Magazine
Fisher FIELDVUE DPC2K digital process controllers reliably upgrade performance, safety and compliance by making more data available to operators.
AMRC breaks ground for COMPASS research facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Boeing-led U.K. innovation facility and research project, to be completed by end of 2024, will provide open access for aerospace and composites manufacturing R&D.
Valve-Gate Sequencer Controls Mold-Filling Sequence
| Plastics Technology
PCS Company has introduced the Polimold Valve Gate sequencer to control the opening and closing of hot runner valve-gate pins.
Nominal Systems digital twin prototype to progress Hypersonix Dart AE aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
One-to-one virtual simulation will enable Hypersonix to capture real flight data of its hypersonic vehicle during maiden flights prior to production.
Valve Gate Sequencer Gives More Exacting Moldfilling Control
| MoldMaking Technology
PCS is presenting the state-of-the-art Polimold system which enables more control at the opening and closing of hot runner valve gate pins.
Thermwood announces large-format Cut Layer Additive process
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thermwood demonstrates production of low-cost, near-net shape additive metal and thermoset composite parts with no CNC programming required thanks to its system’s machine intelligence capability.
Greenboats announces sailing boat with biocomposite construction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The MB9, representing a combination of high performance and eco-conscious materials use, will be commercially available in time for the 2024 sailing season.
Forvia wins innovation awards for biocomposites, CFRP hydrogen tank
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
EU auto suppliers recognize NAFILean-R hemp/recycled PP materials and XL Tank storing 20 kilograms of CGH2.
MC Machinery Systems Promotes VP of Sales for Fabrication, Senior Laser Applications Manager
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company has promoted Shane Herendeen to fabrication division vice president of sales, as well as Michael Koch to the position of senior laser applications manager.
The Resurgence of 'Shop Class' in American High Schools
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
From the 1990s through the 2010s, most traditional “shop classes” disappeared from middle schools and high schools across the U.S. — one of the many issues that helped create today’s skilled labor shortage in metalworking and CNC machine shops. Here’s one solution that deserves more attention.