Cutting Tools for Composites April 1, 2009 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 in Automotive September 1, 2009 Advanced materials for automotive manufacturing are helping automakers build lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Advanced Technologies Supplement: Processes Reduce Composite Costs April 1, 2007 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).
FANUC America Expands Michigan Campus July 29, 2022 FANUC America, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, announced a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Michigan to nearly two million square feet.
Sustainability the Key Question for Additive Manufacturing June 15, 2022 Does environmental consciousness cost more for additive manufacturing?
Uses of Robotics in Maintenance Management January 22, 2022 There are many key benefits from investing in robotics to help manage maintenance and repairs of manufacturing equipment.
First-Time Automation With RaaS At Polar Manufacturing January 28, 2022 Polar has successfully “hired” a robot with Formic, realizing a return on investment from the second the robot turned on.
Guill Offers Machining and Fabricating Manufacturing Services for Aerospace January 24, 2022 Guill Tool has announced its intent to offer merchant machining services to the global aerospace industry.
Welcome to Voices AMplified January 31, 2022 The true story of AM—it’s current and potential abilities and the people who continue to develop it—deserves to be heard.
