Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Analysis

AMBA Reports Mold Manufacturers Endure Challenges, Aim to Grow

The AMBA’s 2022 “Business Forecast Report” showcases data on sales trends, profit levels, capital expenditures, shop and design employment levels and challenges faced in the industry.

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Sustainability

K 2022 Highlights Climate Protection, Circular Economy

The international trade fair will take place from October 19-26, 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany. An estimated 3,000 exhibitors from all over the world are expected to demonstrate new innovations for the plastics and rubber industries.

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PTXPO

What Can You Expect to See at Plastics Technology Expo 2022?

With Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) 2022 just around the corner, take a moment to preview the new and proven innovations that will be on display at the show.

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Leadership

JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corp. Announces New Leadership

Michael Defer is the company’s new president and COO. Prior to joining JTEKT Toyoda, Defer was an executive at Alfing, Chiron and Heller.

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Laser Sensor Provides Rapid, Accurate Measurements

The Hexagon HP-L-10.10 sensor can reportedly measure 600,000 individual points per second with a probing form error of just 8 μm, capturing a complete high-resolution digital representation of a part valid for both surface and detailed feature inspection.

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Supply Chain

The Onshoring Project Aims to Reverse Offshoring

The Onshoring Project will develop and share new metrics, tools and practices that will shift executive focus toward sourcing from lean-performing North American suppliers.

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Machining

Five-Axis Machining Center Processes Smaller Workpieces

Mitsui Seiki’s PJ 303X five-axis machining center features a 50,000-rpm, HSK-E25 taper spindle, which offers high-speed machining capability, as well as an automatic tool changer that can store up to 24 tools.

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Hot Runners

Mechanical Stroke Regulator for Hot Runner Systems

Oerlikon HRSflow’s mechanical stroke regulator (MSR) for hydraulic driven valve gate systems allows for easy pin adjustment even with hydraulic actuation.

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Machining

Face Milling Platform Combines Multi-Corner Milling, High Feed Rates

YG-1’s FM10 PNMU inserts are designed to separate the cutting edge and the wiper, which results in ten true cutting edges.

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Mold Components

Tungsten Carbide Core Pins Reduce Core Shift and Deflection

According to the Craft Technology, CraftAlloy tooling is more rigid than other mold tooling materials on the market; it reduces core shift and deflection, which reportedly enables the highest possible process capability with injection molded parts.

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Hoffer celebrates National Manufacturing Day

Hoffer Plastics is inviting journalists to tour the facility and learn about how plastic injection molding works on or before October 1, 2021.

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Mold Components

Hydraulic Core Puller Delivers Large Force in a Compact Size

PFA Inc.’s mini hydraulic locking cylinder delivers 8,000 pounds of preload force in a new narrow format, enabling multiple small cores to nest together and time independently.

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