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Machining composites presents unique challenges compared to metals. Reinforcement fibers are abrasive, shortening tool life. The plastic matrix carries away little heat, unlike metal chips, and overheating can melt the matrix.

Advanced materials for automotive manufacturing are helping automakers build lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Composites engineers are expanding their craft to build more complex, durable parts at higher production volumes. One way they are achieving this objective is by using infusion-molding processes based on Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM).

Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.

Uncover the latest innovations reshaping CNC turning and precision manufacturing. Delve into advanced tooling solutions, strategies for automation, trochoidal turning methods, and the seamless fusion of milling and turning processes through CNC control technology. These advancements are designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in machining operations.

The importance of robotics and vision

Mantle Inc. takes home the prize with its patented TrueShape process. If the company and its employees have anything to say about it, toolmaking will never be the same.

Explore the transformative impact of cloud, edge computing, large language models (LLM), and convergence in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated data systems and automation for improved productivity and innovation.

Discover how Driven Precision Engineering, a small business specializing in precision machining for Formula One teams, found a tailored solution with LK Metrology's CMM technology, revolutionizing their quality control processes for high-speed racing components.

By improving efficiency, reducing labor costs, and enhancing product quality, vacuum tables offer aerospace manufacturers a competitive edge in the production of composite parts and adhesive-bonded structures.