June 2001 Issue
June 2001
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Plastics Technology
Plastics Training Enters Virtual Reality
Plastics processors are discovering two employee training programs initiated this year that offer instruction in a “virtual” space, where the student can interact with the instructor and course materials via a satellite dish or the internet.
Read MoreNow They Want Plastics To Be Heavy?
Plastics weigh in with added design freedom and environmental friendliness—especially when the alternative is lead.
Read MoreHot & Heavy
Plastics have succeeded for decades by doing things metals can’t match. Now they are doing what metals can do but plastics aren’t supposed to.
Read MoreHow to Get 50% Higher Output Of Large PVC Profiles
With the right combination of die and cooling technologies, there’s no reason why extruders of large, complex PVC profiles cannot get up to 50% faster throughput than they are now used to.
Read MorePlastics That Conduct Heat
Helping electronics, lighting, and car engines keep cool are some new roles for hermoplastics that are formulated to replace metal or ceramic.
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