Kastalon Compares Materials and Introduces Gummilast Polyurethane for Forming Pads and Fluid Cells Short run forming of complex sheet metal shapes using rubber dies and pads is quick and highly effective.  This technique was first accomplished using the Guerin process.  After the Second World War, the Wheelon process was developed as an improvement over the [...]

With the process-oriented approach of SIGMASOFT®, the injection molding simulation for elastomers is no longer limited to predicting the cavity filling while designing the part, or to answering questions regarding balanced filling. Based on an accurate simulation of the curing reaction (vulcanization), it can be used for designing the mold, identifying process windows and troubleshooting [...]

Walter Titex X·treme Step 90 and X·treme Pilot Step 90: New solid carbide chamfering drills for a broad range of materials. Walter has introduced its new Walter Titex solid carbide chamfering drills, the X·treme Step 90 and the X·treme Pilot Step 90 for XD (extra deep) drilling applications. These versatile new drills are engineered to boost [...]

EXAIR’s new Dual 316 Stainless Steel Cabinet Cooler® Systems keep electrical enclosures cool with 20°F (-7°C) air while resisting heat and corrosion that could adversely affect the internal components. The wear, corrosion, and oxidation resistance of Type 316 stainless steel assures long life and maintenance free operation. The high cooling capacity of up to 5,600 [...]

Seco has announced the introduction of X4, a new multi-edged, tangential tool for grooving and parting off of small components. Available in cutting widths from 0.031” – 0.093”, X4’s inserts minimize material consumption in parting off and enable precise grooving and copying of small and medium-sized complex parts. Performance is further enhanced through X4’s tangential [...]

Messer Cutting Systems introduces the largest machine in Messers line, the TMC4500 DB. The TMC is heavy-duty dual box-beam constructed gantry cutting machine. The dual beam design is supported by massive 10 foot endtrucks for greater stability, providing support for Messer’s largest cutting tools. Why is the dual beam design beneficial? The dual beam design [...]