Micromachining of Metals Cheaper and Faster with New Laser Technology
July 11, 2012 1:54 pm | by Dr. Geoff Shannon | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsIt is a fact of life that components are getting smaller and smaller, especially in the medical, automotive, and electronics markets. New micromachining technology, including advanced laser markers with superior beam quality, is being used to achieve results similar to traditional machining technologies, but cheaper, faster, and more flexibly. The fiber marker technology can be two to three times less expensive than standard technology.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Machining Equipment & Tools | Prototyping
Medical Device Firm Creates Complex Production Parts
July 11, 2012 9:59 am | by Acist | Stratasys Inc. | Articles | CommentsAcist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical-device company that specializes in developing contrast injection systems in the fields of cardiology and radiology. Acist’s devices infuse dye into the vascular system, letting physicians visualize anatomies.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Machining Critical Features into Stamped Parts can be a Cost-Effective Option
July 10, 2012 1:27 pm | by Mike Vanadestine and Robert Allen | Connecticut Spring & Stamping | Articles | CommentsFor one Connecticut manufacturer of close tolerance precision stamped and coiled metal parts, an 8-year journey to provide its customers with higher precision parts from progressive tools has reached a happy ending, with the incorporation of in-house CNC machining that allows them to stamp parts at a very low cost, and then machine crucial features into them.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools | CNC Machining | StampingNew High Powered UV DPSS LASER
July 10, 2012 11:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Starlase AO40 UV is the newest addition to the Starlase series from Powerlase Photonics. Powerlase is the manufacturer of high power q-switched, DPSS lasers developed for industrial applications and are primarily used in the materials processing and micromachining markets.
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Innovative tool design delivers high-rate metal removal rates with low torque for titanium machining
July 10, 2012 11:25 am | Mag Industrial Automation Systems Llc | Product Releases | CommentsMax-Flute high-performance end mills enable machining of internal structures in titanium, Inconel and stainless steel components with removal rates of up to 8 in3/min with only 25 ft lb of torque.
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Laser Seam Sealing of Electronic and Opto-electronic Packages: A welder’s tips for getting beyond 99 percent yield
July 2, 2012 9:39 am | by Dr. Geoff Shannon | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsSeam sealing is the process that permanently bonds the package and lid of a device, providing a barrier for the internal components for the device’s operational lifetime. This is typically the last critical step in the package manufacturing process, so it is among the most important. The completed product performs a vital function and has a high dollar value, so creating a barrier to contamination ingress is essential. The stakes are high – optoelectronic packages for fiber optic cables transmitting signals sometimes in the middle of the ocean must last for a very long time since replacement is difficult and costly. Similarly, aerospace RF/microwave packages perform essential functions, making it imperative to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package, even in extremely aggressive environments.
LISTED UNDER: Welders | Micro-machining | Laser Micro-MachiningA New Record in 3D Printing: The 100 Material Range Barrier Has Been Broken
June 20, 2012 8:44 am | News | CommentsObjet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing has announced 39 new 'Digital Materials' available with its Objet Connex range of multi-material 3D printing systems. This development places Objet customers...
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New Hyundai Vertical Machining Centers
June 19, 2012 7:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsHyundai WIA announces an all new Series of CNC vertical machining centers developed to offer premium performance at an affordable price, the F400VM (X-axis, 31”, Y-axis, 18” and Z-axis, 20”) and F500VM...
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Balloon Forming Process with High-Efficiency Water Jackets
June 15, 2012 9:33 am | Interface Catheter Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsInterface Catheter Solutions new high-efficiency water jackets improve balloon yields and balloon forming cycle times. The high-efficiency water jackets have been improved...
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Fast Cure and Flashless LIMS
June 14, 2012 10:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsShin-Etsu Silicones of America recently premiered advanced technical demonstrations with industry leading equipment partners at NPE 2012. The demos featured Shin-Etsu’s KEG-2000 LIMS...
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Innovative Tooling Systems
June 8, 2012 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsEXSYS Tool, Inc. will display a variety of tooling system innovations for CNC turning centers in booth W-1664 at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)...
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All-Electric Injection Molding Technology
June 7, 2012 10:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsMilacron Plastics Technologies, a worldwide supplier of plastics-processing technologies, recently presented NPE2012 attendees with a hands-on look at updated Roboshot all-electric injection molding...
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Conformal Cooling Using DMLS
June 5, 2012 6:44 am | by Tim Ruffner | Articles | CommentsConformal cooling in tool design is a concept that’s fundamentally sound. The trouble lies in the mechanics. Design obstacles imposed by performance boundaries in available machining processes often put its merits out of practical reach. The emergence and attainability of DMLS technology gives toolmakers the design latitude to make conformal cooling a profitable reality.
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Outsourced Molding Success Springs Up
May 30, 2012 10:02 am | by Tim Nakari | Lee Spring Co | Articles | CommentsThe Challenge: Identify a partner who is able to aid in the development of an injection molded plastic spring.The Solution: Spectrum was able to deliver the resulting product to Lee Spring for market in eight weeks, from first concept discussions through to final production.
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Laser Micromachining for Manufacturing of Medical Implants
May 29, 2012 12:35 pm | by David L. Wall | Resonetics, LLC | Articles | CommentsOver the last four to five decades, the use of medical implants for therapeutic applications has exploded. Fueled not only by a better understanding of human physiology, but also by the development of minimally invasive procedures and advances in biocompatible materials, these devices challenged conventional manufacturing methods. Accordingly, the advent of laser micromachining technology has enabled many of these advances.
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