July 2009 Issue
July 2009
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Plastics Technology
Aluminum Tooling Proves Its Mettle
Can aluminum tooling enter the race for high-volume automotive injection molding?
Read MoreExternal Benchmarking of Injection Molding Energy Efficiency
In April, we discussed the use of the slope of the curve of process energy consumption versus production volume for internal benchmarking of energy efficiency.
Read MorePolyphosphonate: New Flame-Retardant Cousin of Polycarbonate
A new thermoplastic made by a polycondensation process similar to that used for polycarbonate offers high clarity, inherent flame resistance, and broad potential for copolymerization with PC and alloying with styrenics and polyesters.
Read MoreYour Business In Brief - July 2009
Materials Suppliers Shift To Toll CompoundingTwo producers of thermoplastic molding and extrusion materials are shifting from in-house compounding to outside toll producers.
Read MoreNPE News in Additives
Colorants were the most numerous class of additives making news at the huge triennial plastics exhibition last month in Chicago. Some of the new colorants were aimed at specialized applications, from natural-fiber composites to laser marking, while others were for aesthetic special effects, such as color shifts and diamond-like sparkle.
Read MoreCommodity Prices Up Sharply
Resin makers have taken the gloves off on price increases for many commodity materials.
Read MoreFirst Microlayered Commodity Films
Advanced microlayer feedblock technology, used for over a decade to put dozens or hundreds of alternating layers into specialty films, has passed a new milestone.
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