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The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics: What It Means for Injection Molders
Sustainable materials are reshaping the plastics industry, and biodegradable polymers are becoming more widely used … Continued
High Pigment Volume Concentrates, More Color in Every Drop
Pigment concentrates play a valuable role in coatings formulations for all applications. From Point-of-Sale colorants … Continued
Multifunctional Additives Under Regulatory Pressure
Lubricant and metalworking fluid formulators are entering a period in which additive choice is no … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
By Gretchen Leighliter, Laboratory Manager (Lodi, OH), and Bob Trinklein, Color Technology Manager (Pawtucket, RI), Teknor Color Company The twin forces of computerization and global competition are continually raising the standard for quality in manufacturing, and some of the most … Continued
By Protomold – Nobody’s Faster In The Short Run.® The fundamental rapid injection molding design rules for this decade are the same as those for the last decade (and several before that). But we wanted to reiterate them to help … Continued
By R.J. Pierce & John Bozzelli I. Introduction Some operating conditions may generate levels of static electricity on thermoplastic pellets that can cause significant operating problems. These problems may manifest themselves as separation of lines, irregular product feeding or separation of … Continued
By RJG Inc. In today’s global economy absolute quality to the customer is the world standard for any successful molder. While all molders talk about world class Lean Manufacturing and total quality, the fact is that most are still attempting … Continued
By Vishu Shah, Consultek Strain Gauge Method The electrical resistance strain gauge method is the most popular and widely accepted method for strain measurements. The strain gauge consists of a grid of strain-sensitive metal foil bonded to a plastic backing … Continued
