Gardner Business Media, Inc. Webinars
Upcoming
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 · 2:00 PM EDTWhen it comes to managing and improving manufacturing operations, machine monitoring alone is not cutting it anymore. While machine data is critical to understanding asset performance, manufacturers need additional context to develop a complete pi...
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 · 2:00 PM EDTIn today's rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, job shops face unique challenges stemming from a severe labor shortage and the growing demand for faster job setup times. This presentation delves into the crucial importance of automation for j...
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · 2:00 PM EDTYou likely either know a company who uses dry ice to clean or perhaps you are considering investing in the process. This webinar is your opportunity to gain insight into the science and data behind the process. Cold Jet will share independent test...
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Thursday, June 13, 2024 · 11:00 AM EDTIn a rapidly-evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies into CNC machining operations is not just an innovation but a necessity for staying competitive. Phillips Corporation invites you to this in...
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024 · 11:00 AM EDTHow can ceramic 3D printing provide a unique solution for every patient? What is the added value?
Ceramic 3D printing is not about replacing well-established processes — it's here to complete them. In this webinar, Lithoz will look at several cur...
On-demand
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 · 11:00 AM EDTJoin Phillips for an illuminating webinar on the transformative impact of integrating 3D printing technologies into CNC machining operations, featuring insights from industry experts Jesse Cranfill, application engineer at Phillips Corporation, an...
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 · 11:00 AM EDTDuring this webinar, Tony Bolynn will guide you through the lifecycle of a plastic color—from the initial design phase to quality control. Tony will address common challenges encountered at each stage and provide invaluable insights to effectively...
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 · 11:00 AM EDTWhen developing new products and formulations, there are a large number of additive choices to improve a single property you are aiming for: tougheners, plasticizers, flame retardants, the list goes on. One promising additive is graphene and its d...
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 · 11:00 AM EDTThe adoption of advanced techniques featuring automation and digital intelligence is imperative for composites manufacturers to meet the growing demands for improved energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and product quality. Semi-empiric...
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 · 2:00 PM ESTWhat is AI automation and how can it benefit your machine shop? This two-part webinar series will explore various levels of AI automation available in today’s manufacturing software. HCL CAMWorks will explore technologies in CAD and CAM software –...
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 · 11:00 AM ESTManual data capture continues to plague manufacturers. This band-aid approach to data-driven manufacturing not only forces operators and other personnel to capture and compile data but also leads to delayed and inaccurate information.
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 · 11:00 AM ESTAs the lightweighting trend continues to play out globally, premium brands are increasingly opting for small diameter neck finishes and closures once commonly associated with budget brands. Innovative closures at the forefront of this trend have f...
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 · 11:00 AM ESTUnderstanding the CNC surface grinding world is important to manufacturing, as many applications require CNC capabilities. Whether using a straight wheel for flat grinding, a relief wheel for shoulder grinding or a formed wheel for profile grindin...
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024 · 11:00 AM ESTAdditive manufacturing (AM) for medical device production has grown over the past several years with powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies as a major driver of this growth. Due to the many unique process and business case advantages offered to medi...
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 · 2:00 PM ESTCloud-Native CAM provides unique advantages compared to traditional CAM — allowing for anytime, anywhere access across your teams. Cloud-Native CAM with Onshape uses parallel cloud computation, reducing calculation time for toolpath generation and...
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024 · 11:00 AM ESTWith advancements in raw materials technology and processing, more sustainable and economical solutions for composite tooling are increasingly available. This webinar will discuss the potential for epoxy tooling prepregs to provide additional bene...
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024 · 2:00 PM ESTAutonomous driving is rapidly increasing the demand for functional integration and high-end plastic components in the automotive industry. Key technologies — such as multicolor molding, film molding and PUR overmolding for both exterior and interi...
Metalworking
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 · 2:00 PM ESTJoin our upcoming webinar, where we'll address the impending arrival of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
CMMC is coming fast, and you will soon face a critical decision: will you bail on defense work entirely? Or will you ch... -
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTDiscover the advantages of the Junker alternative grinding solutions on your manufacturing costs.
Learn more about the latest Junker technologies with detailed grinding applications. In this webinar, it will break down three different grinding pr... -
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · 2:00 PM ESTJoin SolidCAM for this webinar on how to unleash the power of CNC machines with iMachining 2D and 3D.
In this webinar, SolidCAM will show you how to have a major improvement in the performance of any CNC machine — using any cutting tool — with iM... -
Thursday, November 2, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTThe power of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s CAD/CAM software works best when coupled with the flexibility to manage machining specifics to meet individual needs. Learn how advanced technologies – balanced with the right amo...
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTToo many shops grind to a halt the moment that one employee goes on vacation. You know the one: the person who knows every machine inside and out, who spends half the day fixing problems for other people, but still manages to finish their own dail...
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTIn today's manufacturing landscape, precision is paramount. However, an age-old challenge has plagued engineers and operators alike: condensation-induced errors in machinery encoders. This issue arises when machines such as mills and lathes using ...
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTProduction monitoring and analytics enable manufacturers to make better decisions on a daily basis, but basic monitoring solutions leave a gap between the shop floor and the rest of the operation. Many functions continue to operate in legacy syste...
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTHistorically, machine shops relied heavily on manual toolholding techniques, which often required significant skill and time investment. However, in recent years, the industry has seen a shift toward high-performance toolholding technologies. Thes...
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTMC Machinery Applications Engineer Lukasz Bucko will explain how five-axis machining can solve modern challenges, including worker shortages, high demand and shorter lead times. He will address how five-axis machining can reduce cycle and setup ti...
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Thursday, October 5, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTIn today's competitive manufacturing environment, automated technologies have transitioned from being optional enhancements to becoming an essential part of daily operations. Whether you are just beginning your CNC machine automation journey or pr...
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTSome companies will often struggle with the assessment of contour (shape) features on their components, such distances, radii and angles. With Mahr, the CD 140 A makes these assessments quick and easy. The CD 140 A is an affordable answer to these...
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTHigh-temperature-resistant super alloy (HRSA) materials are notorious for their difficulty in machining, posing significant challenges in production processes. Traditional ceramic inserts have shown potential but struggle with the adverse effects ...
Additive Manufacturing
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTAzoth, a metal contract manufacturer in Michigan, has a team with experience rooted in sinter-based additive manufacturing. Azoth enables mass production of small complex parts throughout the automotive, defense, medical and consumer goods industr...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 · 2:00 PM ESTLearn how organizations use hybrid metal 3D printing to significantly reduce lead times and costs while producing better inserts incorporating conformal cooling.
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Thursday, December 8, 2022 · 2:00 PM EST3D printing metal parts can help eliminate the design constraints of analog technologies, enabling innovative designs for lightweight or consolidated parts that can be mass customized. It also offers the ability to produce industrial runs of high-...
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 · 11:00 AM ESTAdditive manufacturing (AM) is currently revolutionizing the manufacturing world, as it can be used to produce more complex and lighter parts while reducing waste when compared to traditional approaches. In powder bed fusion processes—such as SLS,...
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · 2:00 PM ESTLearn how to combine metal 3D printing with CNC machining to assist you in leveraging the developing additive manufacturing benefits and capabilities for faster production and complex part manufacturing in your CNC machine shop.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 · 2:00 PM ESTIf you've played or watched sports in the last century, you've likely heard of Wilson. They make everything from NBA basketballs to tennis racquets on display in center court of Arthur Ashe. You can bet they have some serious manufacturing know-ho...
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTFor the automotive industry, metal 3D printing seems like the perfect choice to further optimize tooling components such as high-pressure die cast (HPDC) inserts. With additive manufacturing (AM), engineers should be able to decrease turnaround ti...
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Thursday, September 29, 2022 · 11:00 AM EDTAdditive manufacturing (AM) is crossing the chasm from early adopters to pragmatists, who need complete AM software solutions to optimize efficiency and minimize risk. The orthopedic industry has achieved great success in implementing AM workflows...
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Thursday, September 22, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTWhat's the difference between a lab-based ultrafast 3D printer and a desktop 3D printer?
Nexa3D pioneered lubricant sublayer photo curing (LSPc) technology, a gamechanger in resin 3D printing technology that produces print speeds that are six tim... -
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 · 11:00 AM EDTThe story isn't new—long lead times and extraordinarily high costs to cut tools during product development plagues injection molders. You order tools overseas to keep costs down, but now have to worry about supply chain issues on top of long lead ...
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022 · 11:00 AM EDTBinder jet metal 3D printing has become more widely adopted by machine shops across the globe. This technology provides many benefits to shop owners and operators, including increased productivity, faster lead times, affordable per-part costs and ...
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTThere is tremendous benefit in developing and qualifying novel alloys specifically designed to take advantage of unique microstructures produced with additive manufacturing (AM) processes. The bottleneck in such a development is the speed and cost...
Composites
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Thursday, December 7, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTThe burgeoning advanced air mobility (AAM) market promises to introduce a new mode of transport for urban and intercity travelers — particularly those who wish to bypass the traffic congestion endemic to the world’s largest cities.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTManufacturers often struggle with production anomalies that can be traced back to material deviations. These can cause fluctuations in material flow, cooling, and cure according to environmental influences and/or batch-to-batch variations. Today’s...
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTExplore fast cure epoxy systems to improve cycle times and reproducibility for serial automotive applications including battery boxes and body panels. SolvaLite is a family of new fast cure epoxy systems that — combined with Solvay's proprietary D...
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTOEMs around the world are looking for smarter materials to forward-think their products by combining high mechanical performance with lightweight design and long-lasting durability. In this webinar, composite experts from Exel Composites explain t...
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTComposite systems consist of two sub-constituents: woven fibers as the reinforcement element and resin as the matrix. The most commonly used fibers are glass and carbon, which can be processed in plane or satin structures to form woven fabrics. Ca...
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTSurface preparation is a critical step in composite structure bonding and plays a major role in determining the final bonding performance. Solvay has developed FusePly, a breakthrough technology that offers the potential to build reliable and robu...
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTThe incorporation of EMI shielding into composites is necessary in a wide range of applications — such as electronics and battery enclosures for AAM, automotive and aerospace — where EMI could interfere with the operation of the device, vehicle or...
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTNow more than ever, electric vehicle (EV) mobility applications — from automotive to the new advanced air mobility (AAM) — face increasing market demands to achieve a sustainable, scalable and cost-effective future. Despite recent innovations with...
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTUsing real-life case studies of dry fiber layup with epoxy infusion and oven cures, Hawthorn Composites will show how complex, structural composite parts can be made quickly and less expensively than conventional prepreg composite parts with autoc...
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTThe aerospace cabin interiors market is reinventing itself to meet ambitious lightweighting and performance goals. This webinar will explore how OEMs and Tiers can benefit from Solvay's wide range of high-performing specialty polymer solutions. Th...
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTLegacy time and temperature recipes for cure are not based on individual parts. Solving the puzzle of different external and internal influencing factors to define the optimal point in time to demold for every part produced requires a holistic app...
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTOver the past several years, Victrex's LMPAEK has increasingly found its place as the material of choice in the development of sustainable aerospace parts and structures. Processability, weldability and the material properties that come with using...
Mold Making
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 · 2:00 PM ESTDemand for injection-molded medical applications is growing rapidly. The market for medical devices and consumables used in labs, diagnostics, drug delivery, infusion and other applications is already in the trillions of U.S. dollars worldwide and...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTWant to extend tool life? You need a design for maintenance approach.
Incorporating design for maintenance into your tooling process can help you reduce running maintenance costs, enhance part quality and reduce the risk of human errors. In this ... -
Thursday, September 8, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTUpdating to new design solutions accompanied with a complete thermal management package that incorporated both the resin and coolant will lower scrap rates, process temps and energy consumption while also increasing production, allowing for more s...
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022 · 11:00 AM EDTWarpage is a notoriously challenging issue in plastic injection molding and trial and error is a horribly inefficient, frustrating and costly way to tackle it. In this webinar, you'll learn how to apply a new, much more elegant method that gets yo...
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Thursday, August 18, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTIn this presentation, subject matter experts from Methods Machine Tools and Yasda Precision Machining will discuss optimal ways to profitably incorporate hard milling into successful die mold creation at scale. The team will also offer concrete pr...
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTHow can a hot runner temperature controller heat up your mold 42% faster while using 30% less energy?
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Tuesday, May 10, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTIn this webinar, hot runner experts at Husky will focus on recent hot runner and control technology advancements that provide higher-level processing capabilities to molders that reduce production risk and increase capacity.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022 · 11:00 AM ESTIn this webinar, Husky will be covering key maintenance practices for hot runner systems that help molders operate at optimal performance levels. They will look at temperature controller setups and settings that result in fast and efficient startu...
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 · 2:00 PM ESTDecisions made long before the first molds are cut have significant implications on the quality and reliability of the final welded assembly. Learning how to select the appropriate joint design for your ultrasonic welding assembly is the key to su...
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Putting Leadtimes to the Test with 3D-Printed Tooling: A Case Study with Mantle and Westminster ToolThursday, November 18, 2021 · 2:00 PM ESTJoin Mantle and Westminster Tool, the 2021 MoldMaking Technology Leadtime Leader Award winner, to learn how Westminster Tool rigorously tested Mantle's tool steel materials as it deploys Mantle's 3D printing technology for toolbuilding. Westminste...
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On-demandToday's new cutting tools paired with high performance toolpath strategies are changing the way we look at traditional finish machining. You no longer need to compromise between cycle time and surface finish quality. In this session you'll learn h...
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Thursday, October 7, 2021 · 2:00 PM EDTA customer just called and asked you to change your production schedule – Now! Normally that means: unscheduled mold change, downtime, and start-up scrap—but it doesn’t have to. In this webinar ENGEL, Stäubli and Roembke Mfg. & Design will discus...
Products Finishing
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTPlanning to expand operations? Opening additional plants? Handing your shop down and leaving a legacy? No matter what the future holds, this webinar will equip you with the know-how to future-proof your company by implementing automation, simplify...
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTChange your mindset to achieve a longer-lasting bath life with better performance and more efficiency. Discover how these changes can equate to savings from using less chemistry, extending the life of your equipment, reducing re-work and building ...
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · 2:00 PM ESTWhen it comes to metal finishing, regularly analyzing your chemical baths is key to ensuring a quality final product. This webinar will take a look at how you can improve your metal finishing processes from start to finish for greater efficiency, ...
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · 2:00 PM ESTDuring this webinar, industry knowledge and insight will be shared to help manufacturers prepare for a future of improved efficiencies and optimized process lines. A heavy focus will be around the conversations you should be having with your suppl...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022 · 11:00 AM ESTOptimizing paint production efficiency starts by identifying part and paint production needs, paint objectives, part racking and the handling steps through captive or custom paint shops.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 · 11:00 AM ESTIn this session, Steve will cover the top 10 things to consider as you work to optimize your powder coating operation. This webinar is designed for those new to powder coatings, long-time veterans and everyone else in-between. Vitracoat will go th...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTThis webinar will provide a high-level overview of bringing a paint process in-house; including reasons why, methods and equipment to consider, and who to look to for help. The audience should leave the webinar with tools on how and where to get s...
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Thursday, October 13, 2022 · 11:00 AM EDTBattery can production worldwide has seen an increase in demand with the electrification of transport and growth in portable devices such as hand tools and laptops. Prolonged battery life starts with proper cleaning and rust prevention. Join one o...
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTManufacturers and suppliers need to readily adapt to new substrates and finishes to meet evolving OEM needs. This presentation will cover various zinc alloy processes available, keying in heavily on zinc-nickel and the properties that make it appe...
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 · 11:00 AM EDTThis webinar will showcase a simple but powerful solution to powder coaters, platers, anodizers and other process-based manufacturers on how to quickly improve profits, production, quality and customer satisfaction of your enterprise. Steelhead Te...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · 11:00 AM EDTThe final step after the paint application process is to cure the parts. The film is cured in the oven—a heated chamber or chambers—that creates a chemical reaction to cure the film. The chemical reaction (crosslinking) bonds the paint molecules t...
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTDid you know that process changes can be made upstream (with your cleaning chemistry) so you can minimize the downstream compliance issues (your discharge)? To stay within your discharge limits, you have to know what's in your wastewater and how i...
Production Machining
Plastics
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTLearn how targeted, modular, dosing and blending solutions — covering powders, granules, regrinds and liquids — provide plastics processors of all kinds with best-in-class accurate dosing while delivering significant raw material savings and ensur...
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · 11:00 AM ESTThis presentation will explore the in-situ polyurethane (PU) overmolding of injection-molded and composite parts, allowing for direct out-of-mold class "A" surfaces. KraussMaffei will review the process and equipment required. It will also discuss...
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Monday, October 30, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTConsistent quality is paramount within the production of pipe and tubing applications. Additionally, significant material savings can be obtained by tightly controlling product dimensions with the correct process equipment. In this webinar, Conair...
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTBioresins — sometimes called bioplastics, biopolymers and biomaterials — are at the foundation of a transformative shift in the injection molding landscape, enabling leading molders to navigate consumer trends, legislation and sustainability goals...
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTThe Canon Shuttle Mold System represents a true sea change for injection molding businesses. Most molding equipment and machine attachments are designed for specific or singular actions, which offers little flexibility for future needs. The adapta...
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTExtruded and molded product producers have three options for handling internal scrap: re-use, sell or dispose of it. No matter the choice, some type of reprocessing is either required or beneficial. This course covers the logistics, economics and ...
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTThis presentation explores an integrated approach to injection molding, in considering factors like material selection, screw design, machine type and design, part and runner design, mold manufacturing, and more. By combining advanced tooling and ...
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTSelecting the best polymer for an application can be a daunting task. In this presentation, General Polymers will provide selection guidelines to help narrow down the vast polymer options. The company will review a comparison of physical propertie...
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTExtruded and molded product producers have three options for handling internal scrap: re-use, sell or dispose of it. No matter the choice, some type of reprocessing is either required or beneficial. This course covers the logistics, economics and ...
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023 · 11:00 AM EDTIt’s not easy to find a moldmaking partner who can manage diverse industry needs. But doing so delivers major benefits — from cost savings to reduced time to market — to your business. Canon Virginia Inc. will take you through the expertise and ce...
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023 · 2:00 PM EDTExtruded and molded product producers have three options for handling internal scrap: re-use, sell or dispose of it. No matter the choice, some type of reprocessing is either required or beneficial. This course covers the logistics, economics and ...
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SeriesExtruded and molded product producers have three options for handling internal scrap: re-use, sell or dispose of it. No matter the choice, some type of reprocessing is either required or beneficial. This course covers the logistics, economics and ...
