October 2023 Issue

October 2023

Digital Edition

Top Shops Benchmarking Report: Molding at the Margin

In a world of rising costs and uncertain market conditions, the ability to wring maximum profits from existing business was truly the mark of a Top Shop in 2022.

Features

Featured articles from the October 2023 issue of Plastics Technology

Engineering Resins 4 Oct 2023

What's the Allowable Moisture Content in Nylons? It Depends: Part 2

Operating within guidelines from material suppliers can produce levels of polymer degradation. Get around it with better control over either the temperature of the melt or the barrel residence time.

Extrusion Know How 18 Oct 2023

Single vs. Twin-Screw Extruders: Why Mixing is Different

There have been many attempts to provide twin-screw-like mixing in singles, but except at very limited outputs none have been adequate. The odds of future success are long due to the inherent differences in the equipment types.

Biopolymers 21 Aug 2023

How to Extrusion Blow Mold PHA/PLA Blends

You need to pay attention to the inherent characteristics of biopolymers PHA/PLA materials when setting process parameters to realize better and more consistent outcomes.

editorial 11 Oct 2023

Revisited: A Processor's Checklist for When Business Is Slow

Business slowdowns may provide you with more time for introspection. If you want to take a deeper dive into your operation, here are some things to consider.

economics 21 Sep 2023

Plastics Processing Activity Held Steady in August

Monthly index indicates overall plastics processing activity stayed on its path of contraction.

Tooling 9 Oct 2023

How to Design Three-Plate Molds: Part 2

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs, and keep the customer happy.

Compounding 16 Oct 2023

Compounder ‘Walks the Walk’ on Sustainability

Sustainability is one of Techmer PM’s four pillars and guiding principles. And the company has recently earned third-party certification that ensures at least 99% of its waste is diverted from landfills.