Sheet Extrusion
SPE Extrusion Division Holding May 'Mini-Tec'
Slated for May 1-2 in Charlotte, program will feature tutorial presentations on Day 1, and advanced presentations relating to the extrusion of PET and PLA formulations on Day 2.
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PART ONE How to Determine Viscosity Data Using a Slit-Die Viscometer
Using a slit-die viscometer connected to a lab extruder can generate accurate data on melt viscosity at various shear rates and temperatures, a useful QC tool in processing.
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Davis-Standard Beefs Up Lab Capabilities
New extruder, predictive-maintenance control system, added to tech center.
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Extrusion: Terahertz Sensor for Sheet, Webs
Offers non-ionizing, non-contact on-line measurement that is said to be completely safe and capable of operating in harsh environments.
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Extrusion: Compact Extruder Is Potent, Energy Efficient
Small-footprint machine reportedly uses up to 95% less energy/lb of material processed and can typically achieve dimensionally stable product within 20 min. of being turned on.
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Worldwide Switch to New Gauging System Pays Off for Haartz
Leading supplier of sheet and roll stock for automotive applications reevaluated its thickness-measurement technology in 2012, and now has 15 scanners in place worldwide from one supplier.
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Davis-Standard Buys Thermoforming Machine Builder TSL
Can now offer sheet processors in food packaging turnkey package that includes extrusion and thermoforming machinery.
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Nordson Building New Hub for Flat Die Business
Facility will include new production equipment and workflow systems that will ‘redefine the way dies are built’ for Nordson’s EDI and Premier product lines.
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Sheet: On-Line Tool Calculates ROI for Fast-Change Die
Processors can analyze how quickly new fast-change die pays for itself.
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Sheet: Next-Generation System For PET
Optimized extruder, new feedblock options, and Industry 4.0 compatibility highlight new line for PET packaging sheet.
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