Up to now, radio-frequency (RF) welding or sealing of films, foams, and fabrics has been limited mainly to polar resins with high dielectric loss factors—particularly flexible PVC and TPU. ArticlePublished: 12/23/2009
Customers requested enhanced process control, faster tool changes and setup, and increased speed and efficiency of the welding process. ArticlePublished: 8/7/2009
One of the unusual features of NPE 2009 in Chicago June 22-24 will be the first-ever concurrent presentation of the SPE ANTEC conference, by far the largest of seven conferences at McCormick Place during the show. ArticlePublished: 5/1/2009
Injection MoldingHybrid Press Has Electric ClampNew injection presses that combine servo-electric and hydraulic movements to achieve high performance with energy efficiency will be discussed by Arburg Inc., Newington, Conn. ArticlePublished: 5/1/2009
Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, Mich., has formed a dedicated team of sales and application development specialists to serve commercial transportation markets. ArticlePublished: 11/20/2008
A new two-component epoxy adhesive is designed for high-performance bonding of most thermoplastics, metals, glass, and ceramics. ArticlePublished: 11/19/2008
Greater use of electric servo drives and new hybrid systems incorporating multiple joining methods were recurring themes among the latest plastics welding and assembly equipment introduced at the recent K 2007 show in Dusseldorf.
ArticlePublished: 4/1/2008
The most important factor in troubleshooting problems in ultrasonic welding is understanding the fundamentals of the process. ArticlePublished: 3/1/2008
Huntsman Corp., Salt Lake City, has agreed to a defi nitive merger agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, an Apollo Management, L.P. portfolio company and a global leader in thermoset resins, including vinyl esters, uns... ArticlePublished: 7/24/2007