Switching from Hexavalent to Trivalent Chromium Plating
| Products Finishing
There are advantages and disadvantages of moving from hexavalent to trivalent baths. When considering this choice, gather the facts from this article in order to make a well-educated decision.
Materials Group Celebrates 85 Years in Business
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Wall Colmonoy, a global materials engineering group, celebrates its 85 years of business.
Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.
Tendencias en el procesamiento y reciclaje de PET
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El procesamiento y reciclaje de PET avanzan al mismo ritmo que demanda la sociedad para garantizar la sustentabilidad del material. Descubra nuevas aplicaciones y métodos de reciclaje.
Cortec Rust-Preventive Oils Provide Bio-Based Protection
| Modern Machine Shop
EcoLine 3690 from Cortec is a bio-based alternative for rust prevention, containing 72% USDA certified bio-based content.
Three-Axis Bridge Mill Opens New Doors for Construction OEM
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Different industries often require different machining priorities, a truism recently demonstrated by Barbco, an OEM of heavy-duty boring equipment that opened up new design possibilities by pivoting toward rigid, less complex machining centers.
SPE 2023 Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Nods given to several ‘firsts’ as well as rapidly emerging technologies with sustainability nearly always a major theme.
Products/Services for the Everyday Mold Builder
| MoldMaking Technology
Happy New Year! MMT is bringing back its monthly technology/service roundups. Learn more about new and familiar companies, and the products available to the moldmaking industry.
Tight-Tolerance Custom Mold Components
| Plastics Technology
Regal Components says the custom core pins, sleeves, ejector pins, blades and punches hold tolerances to ±0.000050 in.
MoldMaking Technology Wraps Up 2023
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
As the year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the interesting and inspiring stories that we covered in MoldMaking Technology in 2023. It has been a busy and exciting year for the moldmaking industry, with developments in technology, innovation and business strategy. Here are some of the highlights that caught my attention.
Recycled Polyolefins Close Year Up From Fall Lows
| Plastics Technology
Prices paid for recycled polymer materials fell in 2023, but polyethylenes and polypropylenes recovered some of the lost ground late in the year.
#economics
High-Feed Mill Prolongs Cutting Tool Life
| MoldMaking Technology
Keeping with its 100-year history in cutting tool design and manufacturing, M.A. Ford introduces the TuffCut HF high-feed mill.
Nikon Metrology Systems Provide Non-Destructive Inspection
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The VOXLS 30 C 225, 30 C 320 and 30 C 450 models are designed for automated operations across the production sector.
Oerlikon Realigns AM Business, Consolidates Production in US
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The U.S. market offers better framework conditions, market acceptance and applications for disruptive technologies.
MoldMaking Technology's Best of November
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
From 3D scanning to machine monitoring and everything in between, here are the top 10 most-viewed articles from November based on Google Analytics.
Looking back at 2023 to look forward
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
As 2024 begins, we look at trending topics and our most-read stories in 2023, plus highlight new content for the new year.
Baxter to Scale Up PVC Intravenous Bag Recycling Program
| Plastics Technology
Successful pilot program with Northwestern Medicine will expand to additional units and health systems.
Moretto presenta tendencias de vanguardia en equipos auxiliares
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Desde eficiencia energética hasta soluciones de secado y transporte, lideran el cambio hacia la sostenibilidad. Al respecto, platicamos en Fakuma con directivos de Moretto.
Mechnano T50B Low-Viscosity Masterbatch Offers Enhanced Mechanical Performance, ESD Capabilities
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Masterbatch uses Mechnano’s proprietary D’Func technology to enable the development of additive manufacturing resins with enhanced mechanical properties and uniform electrical performance on a nano scale.
Top 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2023
Cara Ready | CompositesWorld
Through a variety of editorial content, CW explored the trends and topics that are rapidly flourishing in the industry. Based on Google Analytics, these top 10 articles were considered the most popular.
Career Transitions, Loyalty and Major League Baseball
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Never bite the hand that feeds you.
Incorporating AFSD Into Hybrid Manufacturing Processes
Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop
Additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) is a new, solid-state additive manufacturing process that provides an alternative to beam-based AM processes.