Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 23, 2025

Source (All images) | Mold Hotrunner Solutions (MHS), Westfall Technik There is a growing demand for injection-molded micro parts, which is closely linked to the ongoing miniaturization of medical devices, electronic circuit boards, connectors, hearing aids, bio-absorbable implants and precision healthcare devices.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

But what if there was a way to eliminate a major source of inaccuracy altogether? The quality and shape of the thread crest are critical to the performance of the final (cut or formed) thread. The tap needs to form this large area without jamming or breaking. MTC does exactly that. Also, the DMU 60 eVo 2. Mazak Corp.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 9, 2024

The Form 4 is a fast, reliable 3D printer for professionals, delivering most parts in under two hours. Source: Business Wire Formlabs ’ Form 4 and Form 4B are the company’s new flagship resin 3D printer sets. It completes most prints in under two hours and small parts in minutes of cycle time.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 30, 2025

Source | Molder’s World Molder’s World ’s Vortex Blank Core Pins and Plugs enable molders to quickly vent molds and aid in part ejection, thereby helping to eliminate downtime, delivery delays and customer issues. They also enhance part appearance, reduce gloss and cycle times, prevent knit lines and simplify melt delivery.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

Eliminating outsourcing reduces vendor markups and lead times, both of which affect the bottom line, and minimizes any shipping delays. In-house machining also enables shops to take on more projects, offering customers a consistent, single source and partner. Keeping machining in-house reduces the risk of supply chain disruptions.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Source: Kaiser Tool Company Inc. Standard inserts come in 0.001" increments, with sharp corner or any corner radius, and custom inserts can be made to match any groove form. This can contribute to faster cycle times when interpolating a groove. Kaiser Tool Company Inc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

These include flat and folded/formed sheet metal components, gaskets and seals, laminations, O-rings, paper acetate and electronic drawings and other opaque and semi-transparent flat materials. Planar is ideal for shop floor use, requires minimal operator input and increases production throughput across a wide range of applications.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 30, 2025

Source | Virtual.Mold.Design Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the process of designing parts, components or products for ease of manufacturing to make a better product at a lower cost. Source | Stock, Copilot molding), design, material, environment and compliance/testing.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 15, 2024

Source: ETP Transmission Inc. Other holemaking tools can also be used, such as boring bars, reamers, form tools and indexable tools — that often have larger shanks. Some units expand hydraulically in the machine block and grip the tool shank at the same time.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 25, 2023

Attendees will also see the integrated HyperMill Maxx Machining finishing module, which is the CAM programming source enabling the use of conical barrel cutter technology to reduce cycle times over 90%. HyperMill 2023 will be demonstrated at Eastec 2023 in booth 5228.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Source: Kawasaki Robotics Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc. For example, a CL110 cobot will tend an upgraded Wauseon Machine 1004EL Electric End Forming Machine. Also for welding, K-Positioners can help automate workpiece movement to optimize the position of welding torches and reduce cycle times. The Wixom, Mich.-based

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Attendees will also have the opportunity to see the integrated hyper MILL MAXX Machining finishing module, which is the CAM programming source enabling the use of conical barrel cutter technology to reduce cycle times more than 90%.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and light sources for the data centre, tele-communication and artificial intelligence markets, announced an agreement with Beijing FeiYunYi Technology Ltd., TORONTO —POET Technologies Inc.,

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: Mazak North America Mazak will highlight its range of machine tool technology and automation designed to boosts job shop production and profitability during its three-day “Discover More With Mazak” event from May 6-8, at its Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Ill.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

First, a global move toward the use of more efficient and renewable energy sources, as outlined recently by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, for instance. Multi-task machines can eliminate machining processes and their associated time and cost, and also improve part quality.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

is to leverage additive manufacturing to reduce maintenance cycle times, curb supply chain backlogs, and place manufacturing capabilities at or near the point of need. All parts require an appropriate six-digit source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR) code and exist in a digital repository for information sharing and tracking.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Source: Invent Automation Automotive manufacturing has long benefited from the thoughtful deployment of robotics and automation, and for good reason. However, layout constraints on the shop floor made traditional forms of automation difficult, leading to the creation of a compact and flexible system.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). Source | Westec Plastics Corp.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Being shown for the first time at K 2022, the new Branson GLX-1 laser welder is an efficient, highly automated, connected system that maximizes efficiency and optimizes equipment effectiveness. mm and an adjustable laser power source height. Branson GL-300. Branson GSX-E1 Ultrasonic Welding Platform. Branson DCX.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The collaborative robotic welding package is designed for small to medium size enterprises, fabricating shops and first time users of robotic welding equipment. It can be used with power source equipment from any of the major suppliers.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Depending on your industry, there are several credible sources to find industry standards and trends year over year such as IBISWorld , Statista , Nielsen , the Bureau of Labor Statistics , and more. This might be in the form of a sales report, news articles, press releases, or some other type of communication.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By only using a single power source, feed, gun liner and contact tip with a familiar robot pendant interface, this promising method offers the potential to increase usable deposition rates up to 50% over traditional single-wire usage in robotic processes.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

milling, hobbing and grinding) in one machine and systems that use a sub-spindle or multiple axes to machine parts in a single setup to reduce cycle time and minimize geometric and shape defects. .” As examples, Wigington cites turning centers that combine multiple operations (e.g.,

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

My sources of motivation include: • Innovation: The opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and develop new solutions is a significant motivator. The Ace Micromatic Group has been a sig nificant source of inspiration for me, ever since I joined in 1999. Personal Insights 1. This gives me a strong sense of achievement.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Like other 3D printing technologies, AM offers higher design freedom than machining or forming metals, plastics or composites themselves, easily printing geometries that are impossible or extremely costly to achieve with conventional manufacturing technologies. Similarly, for thermosets, heating lines can be created to speed curing times.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 14, 2024

Around 1800, Moutier had the Jura Mountains’ smallest area of productive farm- and pastureland, and the growing Swiss watchmaking industry soon was providing farmers with a source of income beyond the soil itself. Additionally, because thread whirling can be achieved in a single pass from bar stock, cycle time is reduced.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 12, 2024

Source | PCS Company PCS Company , a team of industry experts providing solutions and products for the plastics injection molding, moldmaking, and die-casting industries, introduces several new products, including black nitride ejector pins, the Airtect Plastic Leak Alarm system and the MCS hot runner temperature control systems.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

LMW, under his guidance, established a rigorous code of ethical conduct, forming the bedrock of the company’s values. Image 1: source: DMG Mori. As operations expanded, he led the Supply Chain Management department, overseeing sourcing, purchasing, imports, outside processing, logistics, and warehouse management.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

It can reportedly measure 600,000 individual points per second with a probing form error of 8 μm, rapidly capturing a complete high-resolution digital representation of a part that is valid for both surface and detailed feature inspection. is said to be seven times faster than its predecessor and introduces high-precision scanning.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency. The company showcased the Press Shop of the Future at FABTECH 2023.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Software for Die Design and Forming Simulation Booth E-135800: Stampack includes both shell and solid solvers making it extremely fast and very accurate. Brookfield, WI) are experts who provide software for die design and forming simulation for the manufacturing industry. Accurate Die Design Software, Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. The Evolution of an Enterprise A long track record of success in the delivery of high-performance production molds has enabled Dynamic to become a go-to source for their customers’ new product development teams. Presented by Progressive Components and MoldMaking Technology.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Don’t miss the chance to be inspired by industry experts, suppliers and your peers in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing sectors at FABTECH 2022. FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. FORMING & FABRICATING, METALFORM, FINISHING. Form Your Own Inserts.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Manoj K Sundaram, Carl Zeiss India : India’s machine tools industry, including the metal cutting and forming sectors, form the backbone of the country’s manufacturing sector. Almost all our offering of measurement solutions follows the processes just beyond Metal cutting and Forming machines.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2024

FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. Eagle’s acceleration reduces cycle times on every part and allows the full power of the laser to be used on thinner material. One example that demonstrates these capabilities is a very large 2500 Ton Hot Forming Press.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 4, 2024

When a customer purchases a duMONT CNC slotter from Global CNC, a tooling certificate associated with the slotter can be redeemed through Pilot at any time. Spiral bevel gears have a curved tooth form which provides larger tooth contact surfaces, resulting in smoother, less noisy rotation.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 21, 2025

Source: The Robot Report DETROIT — At the height of trade show season, Automate 2025 provided opportunities to see the state of commercial and industrial automation. ” There were some new products and incremental improvements this year, but no brand-new form factors or applications. Source: The Robot Report 3.

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