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Materials Innovation

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2024-12-12

An Experimental Study on the NVH Performance of Plastic Gears

The following study presents an experimental methodology, employed to characterize the NVH behavior of plastic gears NVH in application-like operating conditions, presenting guidelines for material selection in terms of optimal gear NVH. 

EVENT | 2024-09-18

Formnext 2024

Formnext (Frankfurt, Germany) is more than an exhibition and conference. It’s an entire platform for companies from the world of additive manufacturing. Here, a veritable who’s who from the realms of design and product development, industrial tooling, production solutions, quality management, and measurement technology comes together with leading providers in basic materials and component construction.

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2024-05-10

Plastic Gear Testing Methods—Characterization of Crucial Material Data Required for Reliable Design of Plastic Gears

An extremely wide selection of different plastic materials is currently available on the market. A major limitation, however, is a huge gap in gear-specific material data on these materials, which is a problem that has been persisting for decades now. Providing a step towards a solution is the German guideline VDI 2736, which proposes design rating methods (Ref. 2) along with testing procedures (Ref. 3) to be followed to generate reliable data required in the gear rating process. This paper delves into the current state of the art in plastic gear testing, providing a comprehensive overview of employed testing methods, supplemented with case studies.

EVENT | 2024-03-13

AISTech 2024

With 100+ technical sessions and more than 300+ individual presentations, AISTech attendees can plan their day around the conference schedule and learn about the latest products and processes happening in every aspect of the steelmaking process. Sessions include safety/health, environmental technology, cokemaking, ironmaking, sheet rolling, metallurgy, MRO, lubrication, material handling and more. Join this steel industry event in Columbus, OH from May 6-9, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

EVENT | 2023-05-12

Formnext Forum Austin

Formnext Forum: Austin is the first in a series of events to drive industrial 3D printing innovation and growth in the Americas. Hosted in one of the world's most tech-forward manufacturing communities, Formnext Forum: Austin, will connect leaders from across the industrial additive manufacturing supply chain. 

EVENT | 2023-04-11

PowderMet 2024

The leading technical conference on powder metallurgy and particulate materials in the Americas, PowderMet 2024 is a hub for technology transfer for professionals from every part of the industry, including buyers and specifiers of metal powders, tooling and more!

EVENT | 2023-03-23

Automate 2023

Between intimate workshops, news making keynotes, networking events, innovation competitions and live demonstrations, Automate offers comprehensive automation education and cutting-edge robotics, vision, AI, motion control and other technologies. Automate delivers the latest innovations in manufacturing automation technology from more than 600 leading exhibitors. 

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EVENT | 2023-02-16

2023 STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference and Tribology and Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference

The 2023 STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference (TFC) will be held November 12-14. The event will allow attendees to engage with world-renowned industry, academic and government researchers to learn more about the technical, environmental and social issues impacting tribology research in the 21st Century. The deadline for TFC abstract submissions is April 15, 2023, but the website will remain open after this date for wait-listed submissions and posters.

EVENT | 2023-01-18

Nextlub 2023

Lubricants and tribological systems are undergoing rapid change. The challenges and uncertainties are enormous. Ecological challenges such as the de-carbonization of industry, mobility and society on the one hand, economic challenges such as the resilience of global supply chains on the other, are changing the way lubricants and tribological systems will be developed, validated, produced and applied in the future.

VIDEO | 2022-12-15

Maintaining a Furnace's Heat Exchanger with Ipsen

If you are experiencing reduced cooling, increased cycle times and/or dirty, contaminated parts then your vacuum furnace's heat exchanger might be the cause.  Over the course of time and production, materials will deposit on the fins of the heat exchanger, which can result in a number of issues. In this video, we examine what a heat exchanger is supposed to look like vs. what it looks like after it has collected layers of contaminants. We also discuss how often the heat exchanger, and its cooling coils should be inspected so as to ensure optimum performance and part quality.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-10-12

Seco Tools Opens New Production Unit in Mexico

Seco Tools Production Unit (PU) in Mexico opened on September 29th. The new plant houses special tool manufacturing. This strategic move will allow Seco Tools to consolidate its presence in the Mexican market which extends and strengthens the configuration of its manufacturing chains worldwide.

VIDEO | 2022-09-23

Star SU/Neher PCD 3D Printed Tools

Large tools are often required for the machining of powertrain aluminum prismatic parts, including stator housings and additional components for the growing electric motors market. The weight of these tools can prove problematic with traditional machining equipment, which can cause excessive spindle vibration and noise, poor tool life and potentially scrapped components.  Full control of the tool coolant channels for optimization in both wet and MQL applications.

EVENT | 2022-09-22

Formnext 2022

Formnext (Frankfurt, Germany) is more than an exhibition and conference. It’s an entire platform for companies from the world of additive manufacturing. Here, a veritable who’s who from the realms of design and product development, industrial tooling, production solutions, quality management, and measurement technology comes together with leading providers in basic materials and component construction.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-09-01

Hyperion to Showcase New Materials and Services at IMTS 2022

Hyperion Materials & Technologies manufactures hard and super-hard materials for a wide variety of industries and applications, including cemented carbide blanks for gear cutting and hobbing. Hyperion will showcase its gear tool blanks and many other products and manufacturing solutions at IMTS 2022, Sept. 12 to 17 in Chicago.

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INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-31

Seco and Partners to Host First Hybrid Aerospace Innovation Event

Seco and its technical partners will host the company’s first hybrid (physical and virtual) Inspiration Through Innovation (ITI) event on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. The event will be focused on the aerospace manufacturing segment, with machining demonstrations, an inspiring seminar program, and networking opportunities.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-29

Desktop Metal's Shop System Running in SolidCAM's Suhl Technology Center

The Desktop Metal Shop System started printing metal parts at the SolidCAM’s Suhl Technology Center in Germany.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-17

Sandvik Coromant Wins Best Plant Award

Sandvik Coromant, has earned the 2022 IndustryWeek Best Plants Award for its Westminster, South Carolina, production site. The award is given to North American manufacturing plants that lead their industries in outstanding operational excellence, customer service and employee engagement.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-08

Kennametal Expands Beyond Evolution Platform

Kennametal has introduced the new Grooving Universal Positive Profiling geometry (GUP-V), expanding on its Beyond Evolution grooving & cut-off platform. With the addition of the new V-shaped single-sided insert, Beyond Evolution can cover now more applications than ever and helps to save tooling cost.

EVENT | 2022-07-20

Furnaces North America 2022

The heat treat industry comes together at FNA to deliver the latest technology on maintenance, equipment, energy, compliance, quenching, productivity, metallurgy, cleaning and more. Top suppliers will be on-hand in the exhibition hall to answer questions and discuss the future of heat treating. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-07-12

AddUp Partners with ECM Group for Additive Heat Treating Solutions

AddUp, a major player in the field of metal additive manufacturing and the ECM Group, creator of innovative thermal solutions, have signed a partnership to develop high value-added solutions for the thermal treatment of 3D printed metal parts.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-07-01

Sandvik Coromant Offers Productivity Improvement Program

Sandvik Coromant offers its CoroPlus Productivity Improvement Program to provide in-depth analysis of the production cell.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-06-29

TCI Precision Metals Offers Machine-Ready Blanks at IMTS 2022

TCI Precision Metals will be showing its precision Machine-Ready Blanks capabilities to customers at IMTS 2022, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, September 12-17, 2022, West Building, Booth #432123. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-06-16

Norton Highlights Xtrimium Gear Grinding Wheels at IMTS 2022

At IMTS 2022, Norton ׀ Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Booth #237042, North Hall) will offer a portfolio of gear grinding products specifically designed by category to provide higher profile accuracy, supreme form holding and burn-free grinding in worm, profile, and bevel applications. Highlighting the range is an innovative dual-worm wheel design that enables two operations in one grinding wheel, substantially saving time and cost. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-06-14

Ceratizit Doubles Eastern Territory Support Staff

With the recent addition of three new sales engineers and an application specialist, Ceratizit USA has doubled the size of its Eastern Territory sales and support team. In doing so, the company further improves response time and provides added expertise for its customers’ custom tooling challenges.

EVENT | 2022-06-01

Addit3D

Addit3D-International Additive Manufacturing and 3D Fair (Barakaldo, Spain) will feature almost 230 products, services and innovations. Exhibitors include advanced systems and machinery and 3D printing, equipment and printers, industrial applications, raw materials, consumables, 3D printing services, software, 3D scanners, and R&D and training

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-05-17

Sandvik Coromant appoints two new members to its management team

Sandvik Coromant has appointed two new members to its management group. Michael Eneberg began his new role as vice president and head of global sales on May 1, 2022, while Nicolas Dellachiesa will join as head of merger and acquisitions (M&A) in June. Reporting to Sandvik Coromant President, Helen Blomqvist, both Eneberg and Dellachiesa will play vital roles in driving the company’s global growth forward.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-05-16

Seco Supports Medical Innovation With Virtual Event and Exclusive Content

Seco and its technical partners will host the company’s second Medical Inspiration Through Innovation (ITI) virtual event on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in German and on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in English and Mandarin. 

EVENT | 2022-05-05

International Forging Congress 2022

The International Forging Congress (IFC) is a global event that brings together key players from the international forging community to exchange information and experiences. IFC features forging industry technical and business-oriented presentations. In addition, exhibitors display their forging-related products and services to IFC attendees.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-03

Jorgensen Total Chip Processing Boosts Recycle Value

As a result of its recent partnership with S.F.H., Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions now serves manufacturers as a single source for total metalworking chip and coolant processing systems. With standalone or fully integrated systems that transport, shred, wring and briquette chips and sludge, manufacturers can reduce chip volumes by as much as 90% and significantly increase their chip recycling value. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-04-22

Sandvik Coromant Examines Shift to Electric Vehicles

The transition to EVs will lower transport emissions, and adoption can be accelerated by increasing their efficiency. EVs that take advantage of aluminum components can travel further per charge, helping to overcome range anxiety. Automotive manufacturers who select machining tools optimized for aluminum will be able to produce high-quality aluminum EV components ― helping to support the shift to greener travel.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-04-22

Seco Milling Cutters Reduce Tooling Inventory Costs

Manufacturers who look for versatility and precision in machining can pair up Seco Turbo 16 square shoulder milling cutters and Helical Turbo 16 milling cutters to reduce tooling inventories and costs. Both series offer high material removal rates in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys and titanium. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-04-20

Weiler Introduces Full Line of Foundry Abrasives

Weiler Abrasives has announced the availability of its Tiger abrasives line designed to deliver maximum performance in the most demanding foundry applications. With solutions to address all grinding applications in the cleaning room, Tiger products help decrease cycle times and improve operator experience. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-03-09

The Evolution of QuesTek's Ferrium C64 for Additive Manufacturing

Applying their Materials by Design methodologies, QuesTek Innovations has expanded their ICME framework under US Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding to adapt their high-performance Ferrium C64 gear steel to AM processes to demonstrate printability across multiple systems, achieve AMS minimum tensile properties, and observe a positive response to heat treatment.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-05-06

NASA's Lubrication-Free Precision Gear Technology Brought to Earth

Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG) is the next generation of alloys for precision gears. In this webinar, Amorphology provides a rare glimpse into the specialized world of BMG (aka amorphous metal) development for terrestrial applications - focusing on precision gears and complex metal components.
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