Postprocessing
Make Polyolefins RF Weldable Without Additives
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.
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Hybrid Printers & Inkjets Made News at NPE
Processors looking for something new at the NPE 2009 show in Chicago found “hybrid” multi-process printers, high-quality inkjets, and other advances in printing on plastic parts.
Read MoreNew-Generation Welder Answers User Requests
Customers requested enhanced process control, faster tool changes and setup, and increased speed and efficiency of the welding process.
Read MoreANTEC at NPE: Editors' Picks
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.
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NPE 2009 News Flash
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.
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'Piggable' Paint Recirculation Is Key to Efficient Color Changes
When an automotive molder wanted to upgrade from primer painting to multi-color coating, a big concern was costly downtime and material waste during frequent color changes.
Read MoreNew Dow Automotive Unit for Commercial Transportation
Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, Mich., has formed a dedicated team of sales and application development specialists to serve commercial transportation markets.
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Epoxy Adhesive for High-Performance Bonding
A new two-component epoxy adhesive is designed for high-performance bonding of most thermoplastics, metals, glass, and ceramics.
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How IML ‘Cuts the Mustard’ in Germany
The lightweighting advantages of in-mold labeling in times of soaring resin costs are highlighted by the experience of Germany’s largest mustard maker.
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IML is for Large Parts, Too
The same economic and functional advantages that make in-mold labeling (IML) a growing trend in injection molded packaging are expanding its uses in large parts for durable goods as well.
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