…strength involves pulling apart a standard test bar, or dog bone, at a known temperature and thickness. Yield is the point where (recoverable) elastic deformation stops and (permanent) plastic deformation starts. It is…
…delivering improved value,” said Shana Leonard, Vice President Content & Strategy, Informa Markets – Engineering. “The digital landscape has been evolving at a breakneck pace, but online supplier directories have…
…0.01-second accuracy) or position; automatic die plug opening; special pistons for high-flow materials; and corrosion- and wear-resistant steel cylinders, pistons, and dies. A motorized lifting device that handles the automatic, operator-independent…
…injection molding, the other on extrusion. This year, both will be held in Charlotte, N.C., though not at the same time (or specific place). If you are involved in injection molding,…
…manufacturing event, IME West also includes Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, WestPack, Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West, Design & Manufacturing (D&M) West, and CannPack West. With the smart manufacturing…
…month, recently interviewed Jochen Ochs, head of application technology for plastics at Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH (Herrmann Ultrasonics U.S. office in Bartlett, Ill.). The topic: can recyclates be welded ultrasonically? Take…
More consumer goods packagers are turning to renewable, plant-based plastic, or a combination of petroleum- and plant-based polymers, for their packaging. A time-honored test method — one linked more closely…
COVID-19 put a temporary hold on trends, but the packaging market is headed toward some permanent changes with a shift emphasizing online shopping, including grocery deliveries….
…show a company’s address, services, and contact information. Services that can be listed include three-, four-, and five-axis milling; EDM; polishing; design; special machines; and more. Companies can connect quickly…
Owing to their low weight, durability, and mechanical performance, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminates are being incorporated into state-of-the-art aerospace, transportation, and construction applications. However, designing CFRP laminates can be very…