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.

New film may double shelf life of perishable products

Chitosan based packaging film is reinforced with grapefruit seed extract (GFSE) to double shelf life of food products like bread

Dynamic analysis of metal forming machines

Metal forming is one of the most complex production processes due to the multiple forming steps and progressive dies it involves.

Bright future for welding gas market in 2020

The welding gas/shielding gas market is projected to grow from US$7.17 billion in 2015 to reach US$9.46 billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 5.70%, according to MarketsandMarkets. 

Rising galvanised steel demand to propel global zinc market

Technavio analysts forecast the global zinc market to post a CAGR of close to 4% by 2020, based from their latest report. 

New revolutionary technology for 3D metal printing

Fonon Corp. unveiled its Bulk-To-Shape technology, an umbrella of 3D printing technologies representing a transformational approach to industrial, application-specific metal additive manufacturing.

High-precision coolant solution for fine boring

Sandvik Coromant has taken another step in the development of fine boring technology by introducing CoroBore® 826, a groundbreaking high-precision (HP) coolant tool for trouble-free machining and close hole tolerances. 

New vertical CNC lathe from Okuma

Okuma has launched the V760EX vertical lathe and the 2SP-V760 two-spindle version—two new highly accurate and rigid turning lathes designed for maximum machining capacity in a minimum of floor space.