Plastics Processes and Technologies

Plastics processes and technologies include additive manufacturing, blow molding, compounding, robotic automation, injection molding, extrusion, feeding and blending, heating and cooling, drying, thermoforming and resin conveying.

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Polyfuze Graphics Corp. Partners With RFID Specialists

To help customers navigate the complexities of RFID technology, Polyfuze has partnered with such companies as HID Global.

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processing tips 9 Mar 2023

How to Solve Common Ultrasonic Welding Problems

Understand and address the likely origins of welding problems to keep production on track.

best practices 23 Sep 2014

Understanding the Effects of Paint On Plastics

Paint can have significant effects on mechanical properties of plastic parts. As illustrated by this OEM’s procedure in developing new-generation outboard-motor covers, there’s no substitute for thorough testing.

Postprocessing 26 Feb 2013

How to Select a Plastics Assembly Process

To make the proper choice, each application must be considered on its own. Each has its own particular characteristics and requirements.

Postprocessing 30 Sep 2011

How to Keep Your Conveyor Running Smoothly

Low-profile conveyors are ubiquitous in industry, typically used in 24/7 applications in packaging, assembly, labeling, inspection, and sorting. Here's how to keep them up and running.

Postprocessing 30 Sep 2011

Why & How to Assemble Parts While They’re Still Warm

For any molder seeking to maximize productivity and efficiency, carefully managing inventory and warehouse space is a key concern. One way to address this challenge is to assemble parts directly out of the mold, when they’re still warm.

Postprocessing 9 Mar 2023

What Happened to Your Ultrasonic Weld Quality?

The most important factor in troubleshooting problems in ultrasonic welding is understanding the fundamentals of the process.

Processing additives for Plastics recycling stream

New Tinius Olsen VectorExtensometer testing

extrusion lines for encapsulant film for solar

Cranes, Conveyors, Racks, Loaders, Accessories

Latest Processes News And Updates

Commodity Resins 18 Dec 2023

Low-Smoke, Non-Halogen Polyolefinic Compound for Armored Cables

Avient’s latest addition to its ECCOH portfolio is designed to prevent environmental stress cracking in low- and medium-voltage cable sheathing.

Processes 5 Dec 2023

LED Signal Tower Available in White, Cleanroom Ready

Werma’s eSIGN LED signal tower is now available in white, with a variety of signaling modes.

Construction 20 Jun 2023

Compact Entry Rotating-Rack Series of Weather Testers Expanded

Atlas’ Xenotest now also available to meet American standards.

Testing 31 May 2023

Oxygen Permeation System Also Tests Relative Humidity

Ametek Mocon expands Ox-Tran 2/28 instrument portfolio

Testing 30 May 2023

Upgraded CT Scanning and Multi-Sensor Coordinate Measuring Machines

Werth’s TomoScope S Plus 240 systems boast more than double the measuring volume as their predecessor with almost the same size.

Thermoforming 25 May 2023

SPE Thermoforming Division Announces Biennial Parts Competition Call for Entries

This year’s parts competition includes two new categories with a focus in innovations in the use of sustainable thermoforming and in applications for electric vehicles and batteries.