March 2009

Tell Us About Your Investments In Plastics Processing Technologies

The current economic situation is unlike anything we’ve seen before. So, what does it really mean for plastics processors?

We’d like you to share your views about how the downturn is affecting investment plans for your plant. We need your input! Please click on the link below and take our brief survey. We’ll report the results in next month’s Plastics Technology Insider e-newsletter, so you’ll be among the first to know. You may even win a $100 Visa gift card.

Thank you very much for your time and your insights.

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Map Your Way to a Better NPE

Find exhibitors, search for products, plan your show stay and your meetings ahead of time. Learn More

Save $200 – Special Offer for PT Insiders

A MoldMaking Expo (MME) Conference Registration will give you full access to MME, NPE and Time Compression Expo. That’s more than 1,500 technology displays, 36 technical sessions and 3 tradeshows for 1 discounted price. Pre-registering will save you $150 and using the Pass Code: MME09 and Source Code: PROMO will take another $50 off. Redeem Your Discount Here

Speaking of MME, scope out the moldmaking industry’s most comprehensive technical seminar, which this year will be held at NPE. Learn More




	After several months of severe declines, the Injection Molding Business Index held steady in the latest month when compared with a year ago.
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	The Extrusion Business Index dropped 16% in the latest month when compared with a year ago, following a 29% decline during the previous month.
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	Novatec PET Dryers Intelli PET fully automatic Energy-Saving Dryers www.novatec.com/PET Zeiss Find metrology solutions and get applications tips. www.zeiss.com/imt

	Infrared Crystallizer/Dryer Cuts energy costs by up to 65%... while crystallizing/drying PET flake in one step in one hour.
		www.novatec.com/IRD

Purging
Plunger type molding machines are old designs and have become quite rare but a few are still in service. Purging procedures are similar to those for reciprocating screw machines except that
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Mold Care
When molding parts for medical applications, look for a mold release that is safe for direct food contact.
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Buying Resin
PET prices are going up. How much will depend on raw material movement and consumer demand. Increases in raw material capacity and increases in PET production due by mid-year will put a damper on prices. Learn More

	NovaDrier™ - Patented Membrane Dryer Saves Thousands/Year… in energy compared to others & guarantees -40˚ dew point.
		www.novatec.com/ND

Chiller

Many plastics processors are just starting to become familiar with the terms “additive manufacturing” or “additive fabrication,” which refer to a group of processes that build up parts by successively adding material, often in layers. These processes use a computer model of the part, typically cut into “slices,” rather than tooling. In the last couple of years, advances in additive fabrication equipment and materials make possible not only improvements in the “form, fit, and function” of so-called rapid prototypes, but also allow these processes to be used to produce a wider range of production parts... Learn More

ALSO IN THE MARCH ISSUE OF PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY

How Do You Keep Up With News in Materials?

I hope your answer includes reading Plastics Technology, particularly our monthly “Keeping Up With Materials” department. But starting later this month, there will be an additional way to keep up. We will be launching the Plastics Technology Materials Insider, a monthly electronic newsletter that will reach you via e-mail. Learn More

Better Blow Molding

If you are a blow molder of containers, you need to make better products at lower costs in order to compete nowadays. Learn More

	Heavy duty toggle clamps from Carr Lane are made to resist high expansion forces of polyurethane molds. CL-400-PA and CL-500-PA are available in stainless and zinc coatings for extended wear, to resist rust.
		www.carrlane.com/catalog

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