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Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Grace Nehls joined CompositesWorld and MoldMaking Technology as managing editor of print production in 2020. She has a degree in creative writing from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio, U.S.).

Build

Milling Cutters for Ceramic Inserts Offer Extreme Toughness

Edited by Grace Nehls

The Walter M2472 and M2473 milling cutter bodies accept ceramic button inserts for machining at high cutting speeds.

NEWS

PLASTICS Releases Recycling is Real Video

Edited by Grace Nehls

Latest video of the Recycling is Real campaign features Amcor, highlighting its work in producing fully recyclable plastic bottles to address the circular economy of plastics.
#sustainability

NEWS

MGS Breaks Ground on New Innovation and Technology Center

Edited by Grace Nehls

Additional 120,000-square-foot facility bolsters headquarters campus with additional collaboration and innovation spaces for product development, tooling development, automation, and part and process validation.

NEWS

Pyramid Molding Group Expands Workforce to Fuel Anticipated Growth

Edited by Grace Nehls

Twenty one additional team members since May 2023 broadens the company’s production and project capacity as a moldmaker and plastic injection molder.

Machining

Easy-to-Use CNC Control With Redesigned Graphical Interface 

Edited by Grace Nehls

Kitaumura’s Arumatik-Mi control system, featuring a revamped, modern GUI, simplifies programming, part setup and machining for operators of all skill levels.

Build

Grinding Equipment Realize Strong Productivity Gains for Moldmakers

Edited by Grace Nehls

New technologies from United Grinding’s brand companies, Walter, Blohm and Studer can aid mold and die customers with their grinding needs.
#grinding

Maintain

Noncontact Laser Scanner Enhanced for Mold Inspection Suitability

Edited by Grace Nehls

Wireless Nikon Metrology LC15Dx inspection tool features increased resolution and accuracy of data acquisition for continuous feedback of metrology information, further enhancing its versatility and efficiency.

NEWS

Precision Coating Acquires Providence Texture

Edited by Grace Nehls

Providence Texture brings innovative femtosecond and nanosecond five-axis laser processing solutions to functional and aesthetic surfaces, in addition to nanotexturing, marking and micromachining.

Additive Manufacturing

Qualified Tool Steel Enhances Thermal Transfer, Long Tool Life

Edited by Grace Nehls

Next Chapter Manufacturing has successfully qualified HTC-45 tool steel, an optimized version of H13, to support better thermal transfer and faster cycle times for molders and die-casters.
#3dprinting #toolsteel

Michigan Shop Provides Solutions for Moldmaking and Beyond

Edited by Grace Nehls

Plastics processor Best Tool & Engineering stands out for its in-house service capabilities for moldmaking, welding, injection molding, product and design development and more.  

NEWS

Nominations Open for 2023 Mold Maker, Designer and Repair of Person of the Year Awards

Edited by Grace Nehls

SPE Mold Technologies Division is seeking potential nominees for its three annual awards, which will be presented at this year’s PTXPO event. Nomination deadline is Feb. 28.  

NEWS

Walter USA Relocates Wisconsin Headquarters

Edited by Grace Nehls

Metalworking company moves Americas Technology Center and regional business operations to Greer, S.C., to support long-term growth and improve response to customers.