Precision tube bending takes next step in evolution

Unison's latest Opt2Sim package enables fully validated bending programs to be created entirely off-line.

Bio-polyol JV in India to support demand for polyurethanes

MCNS & Mitsui Chemicals held opening ceremony for bio-polyol joint venture in India   

New ABS plating grades for automotive application

ELIX Polymer's new generation of ABS plating materials reduces scrap rates of plated parts   

Asia Pacific is fastest growing market for medical plastics

The global medical plastics market is projected to reach $6.978 billion by 2020, with Asia Pacific  posting the fastest growth.   

13th edition of MIHAS expects 25,000 visitors

Food and food packaging among major exhibits at Malaysia’s Halal trade event

Stronger Asian participation at Alimentaria 2016

Over 280 companies from Asia will exhibit at the food and drink trade fair in Spain, from 25-28 April 2016

Micvac technology used in new Korean chilled ready meals

Chilled food manufacturer Daesang Corporation is Micvac's first customer in South Korea

Precision linear guide elements and die sets

Agathon Machine Tools has introduced a full line of and die sets and precision Linear Guide Elements used in high speed, high volume metal stamping dies, or wherever precise linear motion is required. 

Next-generation coating for punch press tooling

Mate Precision Tooling has introduced SuperMax tool coating, CleanBend™ Forming  Technology, “Bevel Tang Style” Press Brake Tooling and 1Micron Optics for fiber lasers. 

Die Making: A Process Digitized

“Total digitization is indispensable for the die-making process in the future!”

Classifications of die casting

Die casting is a manufacturing process that can produce geometrically complex metal parts through the use of reusable molds, called dies.

Fundamentals of punch tool

Tooling for a punch press consists of a punch, die and stripper. The punch is located in a guide mechanism that fits in the turret on a turret punch press.