PT ZONE: Sheet Extrusion
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MOST RECENT CONTENT: Sheet Extrusion
Extrusion Without Discolored Specks
4/29/2013Plastics Technology
Specks are a common problem in extrusion, and avoiding them requires a two-pronged approach: First, figure out how many specks are in the incoming raw material; then minimize those caused during the extrusion process.
PS Foam Labels Keep the Chill In3/28/2013Plastics Technology
Technology to target canned, craft beer and contract labeling companies to start.
Novel Chill Roll Thwarts Corrosion3/28/2013Plastics Technology
Elastomer replaces metal to extend life of unit.
New Option for No-Dry PET, PLA Sheet3/28/2013Plastics Technology
New twin-screw system is based on a conical design.
Plenty of News at Upcoming Milacron Open House3/28/2013Plastics Technology
Two-day event will feature more than 20 new presses, developments in twin-screw extrusion and structural foam, and technical presentations.
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OVERVIEW:
Sheet Extrusion
Sheet is distinguished from film by its thickness: anything over 0.25-mm is considered sheet. The process closely resembles cast film extrusion. Thinner sheet is typical thermoformed into trays, clam shells, cups or bowls, whereas thick sheet may be used for signage, refrigerator liners and truck bed liners. Common sheet extrusion materials include PET, high-density polyethylene, polystyrene and ABS. Sheet can be produced in either single or multi-layer formats.
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Product Announcements
- EXTRUSION: Higher-Pressure Gas Injection For Microcellular Foams
- 4/29/2013
- EXTRUSION: New Cast Film & Sheet Lines
- SML Extrusion Technology Inc. 2/26/2013
- EXTRUSION: Adjust Chill-Roll Height with a Simple Ratchet
- PTi/Processing Technologies International 11/3/2012
- EXTRUSION: Optical Non-Contact Sensor For Sheet, Thick-Film
- NDC Infrared Engineering Inc. 10/1/2012
- EXTRUSION: Die-Flow Simulation ‘in the Cloud’
- Plastic Flow LLC 7/31/2012
