Extrusion
Contraction Continues
Business index for plastics processors dips for fourth straight month.
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World’s First Nine-Manifold Flat-Film Die Up and Running
Feedblock-free technology reportedly cuts thickness variations by two-thirds.
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EXTRUSION: Pellet Geometry Can Impact Output
A simple angle-of-repose experiment can help you determine how your pellets will feed.
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Solving the Mystery of Melt Temperature
Two new types of sensors are said to be the first practical means to measure "true" melt temperature inside the machine or mold.
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Davis-Standard Buys Gloucester Engineering
Acquisition will expand Davis' blown film and aftermarket ´óÏó´«Ã½ worldwide.
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New BOPP Just For IML Thermoforming
Said to deliver a look and feel comparable to injection-molded products.
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What Comes Around Is Going Around…Very Quickly
The game is changing. Reshoring is occurring at a rate faster than most expected.
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EXTRUSION: Barrier Screws and Mixers
For some reason, there are a lot of barrier screws in operation with high-shear mixers, when a distributive mixer is usually a better choice.
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Overcome the Challenges in Winding Flexible Packaging Film
Not all film webs are created equal. This creates challenges for both winder and operator. Here’s how to handle them.
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