Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 22, 2025

Source (All images) | Injection Mold Consulting LLC If the function of a shoulder bolt is to pull a plate or any mold component, then it is called either a stripper bolt, or a puller bolt. Thermoplastic washers can be made out of many different types of material. This is Part 2 in a series. Typical range bolt.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Gartner’s Hype Cycle has made us all students of overblown trends and what they mean en route to new manufacturing realities. No, not that one quite yet, whatever retail establishments want you to think. The trick about 3D printing, as we’ve learned over the years, is to look at announcements with a critical eye. World’s first Is it?

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 23, 2025

Source: All images taken by MMS Machine shops run thanks to a combination of skilled professionals and advanced technology. At every stage, expert machinists and engineers check and re-check their work to ensure every part is in spec. Advanced CNC machines run G-code produced by CAM systems or programmed by experts.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Beryllium stock is about 10 times as expensive as aluminum, McKay says. To avoid scrap, the company makes test parts out of aluminum to prove out machining processes and programs before embarking on a beryllium version. Today, the shop primarily works on aerospace and defense parts, especially satellite structures and components.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 28, 2024

Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: Our shop continues to progress into more complex parts with much more difficult print requirements. Miller’s Answer: A spec sheet is nice, and a lot of marketing literature will brag about hand-scraped surfaces or build quality. It is measured with a dial indicator and ceramic square.

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E&T

APRIL 12, 2023

With worldwide demand for solar growing and global economies increasingly recognising its benefits, the International Energy Agency estimates solar PV capacity will triple over the 2022-2027 period, becoming the largest source of power capacity in the world. That trend is “what’s sweeping fossil fuels out of the energy market”.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Source | Atomic Industries Atomic Industries , based in Warren, Michigan, already has over a dozen customers embracing Atomic’s mission to use cutting-edge digital manufacturing tools to make the best molds possible — faster and more inexpensively. It starts with AI-designed molds with features optimized for each part.

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Dinesh Mishra

MAY 22, 2024

However, they have found increased adoption during and post pandemic times, around the world. To many, electric cycle is a new concept and the world around us is also learning. If you can ride a regular (non-electric) bicycle you should be able to ride an electric cycle. You also avoid the regular costs of public transport or running a car.

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E&T

DECEMBER 16, 2022

From their earliest incarnation in the mid-1960s, Bob (born Robert Arthur) Moog's designs, both visually and sonically, soon became synonymous with the word 'synthesiser' in general, helping to kickstart an entirely new approach to music, and also potentially creating a highly lucrative industry sector. Becoming a legend is one thing.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Both are available in 4+1 or five-axis high-spec configurations, which enables precision and reliability needed by moldmakers; the former machines parts up to 400 mm in diameter and the latter 650 mm in diameter. (top middle), Matsuura Machinery (top right) and Grob Systems (bottom right). with an HSK-A 100 interface, comes in.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 29, 2024

Although Würth Industry does many other things as well, the Germany-based parent company got its start in fasteners and is the world leader in that field. Naturally, then, Strandquist views AM through the lens of managing what many would consider the least exciting area of global supply chains. It’s a promise that’s simultaneously boring and bold.

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Trimantec

JANUARY 22, 2020

In the past, many companies were hesitant to outsource any of their manufacturing to an outside source. For starters, you will either allow your contractor to source materials or you will provide the materials for builds. . Outsourcing has the potential to save money in many ways. Outsource Manufacturing and Its Subsets.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

The device is proof tested for many thousands of cycles and made from a sealed aluminum casting to withstand elevated temperatures and remain fully functional in every type of equipment environment including those that may contain salt, gasses, dust, sand, and other elements.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 12, 2024

Fictiv co-founder and CEO Dave Evans calls the company an “operating system for custom manufacturing” — a company that simplifies sourcing for custom manufacturing by finding, vetting and managing suppliers; and by obtaining quotes and tracking orders across four global regions. Dave Evans : Materials.AI Evans : Sure.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 11, 2025

Source: OnRobot In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, automation is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Turnkey systems often require integrators to customize and program the application, increasing costs and lead time, as well as leading to potential downtime for any changes that need to be made after initial setup.

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DO Supply

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This made them ideal for applications where maintaining a fixed position is critical, such as holding a camera or laser steady during a scanning operation. Whether we’re talking about transportation, manufacturing, or entertainment, motors are everywhere.

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