Datwyler Expands O-Ring Production
| Plastics Technology
The company has added injection molding machines to production sites in Mexico and China to boost production.
Pretreatment of Black Oxide
| Products Finishing
Having issues achieving a consistent color with the application of black oxide? Start by looking at your pretreatment. Connor Callais of Hubbard-Hall offers advice for troubleshooting your black oxide process.
Addressing Metallic Powder Challenges
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Powder coating using metallic powders can be challenging for some applicators. Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses appearance problems that can arise with metallic powders and best practices for getting good results.
Captive Molder Beefs Up Auxiliaries to Boost Quality, Consistency
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
SeeScan adds conveying, drying, feeding and chilling technologies to improve quality — and enhance employee safety — in production of its underground/underwater inspection systems.
Würth CEO Joins 3D Printing in Auto Collision Task Force
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The task force will evaluate how 3D printed auto parts can be used to assist in the collision and automotive repair sector in a safe and regulated environment.
Metalworking Activity Contracts With the Components in June
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
Components that contracted include new orders, backlog and production, landing on low values last seen at the start of 2023.
CCAI Names Board of Directors, Officers for 2023-2024
| Products Finishing
The Chemical Coaters Association International is a technical and professional organization that provides information and training on surface coating technologies.
Mazak ofrece un centro de torneado horizontal para mecanizado flexible
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con capacidades de chuck de 12”, el centro de torneado horizontal QT-Ez 12MY, también tiene capacidad de fresado y un eje Y descentrado para una funcionalidad multitarea.
Suppliers Team on Colored Grades of High-Performance Polymer
| Plastics Technology
Avient, BASF are collaborating to offer colored grades of Ultrason high-performance polymers to the global market.
WiM Announces Third Annual Moms in MFG Conference
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 2023 Moms in MFG virtual conference will provide key insights that can be applied immediately to help mothers and caregivers in the workforce succeed and thrive.
Gardner Business Index - June 2023: 45.0
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) suffered a relatively big, -2.5, one-month drop, from 47.5 in May to 45.0 in June.
Ultrasonic Leak Detector Helps Conserve Energy
| Plastics Technology
System helps locate the source of leaks in compressed-air lines.
L.S. Starrett Company Gage Enables Compact Handling
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 765A Electronic Snap Gage is designed for machinists, quality control personnel and others who need to quickly measure the size of materials up to 0.5" (12.7 mm) thick.
Vacuum provides wide area of coverage, efficient recovery
| CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: The versatile TV-200 is among Tiger Vac's most popular models, used in a variety of applications with multiple substances.
Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Jenny Kotulak, Integrity Tool and Mold
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Jenny Kotulak.
Techmer PM obtiene certificación Cero Residuos a Vertedero
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La planta de Techmer PM ubicada en Dalton, GA, fue certificada por la firma Intertek gracias a la implementación de un sistema integral de gestión de residuos.
Grenzebach Develops Automated Depowdering System for SLM Solutions
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The DPS NXG enables automated depowdering of 3D components up to 2.3 tons.
Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Mold Materials
| MoldMaking Technology
Proper selection of the appropriate mold material is critical to manufacturing a high-quality mold. Tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys are some of the materials used.
En el último año crecen 21.7 % las exportaciones en Nuevo León
| Modern Machine Shop México
En el último año, la cifra registrada de exportaciones en Nuevo León fue de 53,060 millones de dólares.
Springer Industrial Website Equipped With Translation Tool
| Products Finishing
Springer Industrial's website has been equipped with a tool that translates the page's content into different languages.
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Composites GBI lost a little ground in June
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites has contracted since April, just barely remaining within a two-point range of 50.
OGP SmartScope E45 Offers Automatic Digital Zoom Metrology
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
It’s part of E-Series lineup which features fixed lens, digital zoom systems with IntelliCentric optics.