By: Jan Venter, CEO - Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) As South Africa prepares for Water Month taking place in March, the national conversation rightly focuses on ...

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, promises many benefits in all domains, and rocketry is no different. The European Space ...

1 Harbin Welding Institute Limited Company, China Academy of Machinery, Harbin, China 2 Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Advanced Friction Welding Technology and Equipment, Harbin, China Introduction: ...

In this study, we focused on a lap joint arrangement made with a vertical machining machine to examine the impacts of adding Titanium Carbide nanofibers (TiCnf) to the weld pool of Grade AZ31 ...

Modern vehicles rely heavily on plastic components to reduce weight, improve fuel efficiency, and support advanced electronics. From dashboards to sensor housings, manufacturers require joining ...

Sensors provide real-time, non-contact temperature data during machining and welding, improving accuracy and efficiency. The technology is adaptable for friction stir welding, enabling precise thermal ...

Plastic processing equipment faces tough demands every day, whether it’s high heat, constant pressure, or heavy-duty use. If you want your equipment to hold up to these tough conditions, it often ...

RICHLAND, WA—Engineers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a self-fixturing process for friction stir welding. It uses a robotic arm attachment that includes both the ...

Plastic welding has long been the unsung hero in manufacturing, producing strong, smooth bonds in all types of manufacturing, including automobile parts as well as medical equipment. The industry is, ...

A breakthrough achieved at a lab in the United States could bring friction stir welding to assembly lines. The technique involves the use of a spinning tool to generate intense levels of deformation ...

Mazak MegaStir will highlight the advantages of high-speed friction stir welding (FSW) during Mazak’s biennial DISCOVER 2025 event October 6-10 in the Shop Solutions Action Area at the Mazak North ...

In this video, we create a sturdy box by plastic welding the corners together. The combination of purple, white, and silver materials results in an appealing design. Bills owner made call to fire ...