July 2004 Issue
July 2004
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Plastics Technology
New Robotics From JEC 2004 Speed Up Composite Molding Process
Modifications to the common core pin can be a simple solution, but don’t expect all resins to behave the same. Gas assist is also worth a try.
Read MoreBeyond Decking: Wood Composites Branch Out
Extruded decking still drives the embryonic wood-filled plastics market. But injection and compression molded wood composites are coming on strong, and extruded profiles are moving toward more complex millwork shapes.
Read MoreFlambeau Finds the Right Balance of Custom & Proprietary Molding
Flambeau Corp.'s most famous product is the Duncan yo-yo.
Read MoreWood-Filled Plastics: They Need the Right Additives for Strength, Good Looks, and Long Life
Wood-plastic composites, or WPCs, are already a 1.3-billion-lb market and are growing at 20% annually.
Read MoreHow to Stop Flash
Flashing of a part can occur for several reasons—from variations in the process or material to tooling trouble.
Read MoreNylon Oil Sump Gets Its Start in Trucks
Integrated nylon oil sumps for a new line of trucks made by Mercedes-Benz have begun to roll down German autobahns, paving the way for a potential torrent of conversions from aluminum, steel, and thermosets to thermoplastics.
Read MoreHow Do You Measure Up?
"Benchmarking" is in vogue these days, as companies look anxiously over their shoulder at the competition and wonder how they compare in quality, efficiency, and profitability.
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