Injection Molding
PVDF Latex Foam CompositesProvide High Flame Resistance
A new patent-pending technology developed by AtoFina Chemicals in Philadelphia creates highly flame-resistant foams of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fluoropolymer without the use of blowing agents or melt processing.
Read MoreLong-Glass PP Makes InroadsIn Automotive Front Ends
Injection molded, long-glass-reinforced polypropylene appears to be the staple of new automotive front-end systems (FES) designed with a high degree of parts integration.
Read MoreNew Methods Expand Roles of Gas-Assist Molding
Two variations on gas-assist injection molding were presented in papers at the Molding 2002 Conference held in New Orleans in March.
Read MoreTwo New Ideas for Injection Molding Unveiled at ANTEC Meeting
A new method of coinjection molding dissimilar materials was presented at this year's SPE Annual Technical Conference in San Francisco.
Read MoreInjection Molding Technologies Advance At Structural Plastics Show
A simpler approach to in-mold film decorating was one new injection molding capability presented at the SPI Structural Plastics show and conference.
Read MoreLong-Glass Leader-How Faurecia Helped Put TP Composites In the Driver's Seat
Europe's third largest automotive molder, Faurecia, uses five different long-glass thermoplastic molding processes, more than any other molder in the world. It invented half of them, including the world's first in-line compounding- and-injection process.
Read MoreThe New Polypropylenes - They've Got More of Everything
Whether it鈥檚 toughness, stiffness, heat resistance, clarity, barrier properties, high flow, or high melt strength鈥攜ou鈥檒l find more of what you鈥檙e looking for in new breeds of PP resins from all suppliers.
Read MoreWater Injection Molding Makes Hollow Parts Faster, Lighter
Water-assisted injection molding is the newest way to mold hollow or partly hollow parts.
Read MoreLow-Cost Process Makes Crosslinked PE Foam
A new way to make closed-cell, crosslinked polyolefin foam buns uses far less expensive equipment and less energy than conventional processes.
Read More"Electrically Active" Compounds Surge In Performance
Designing a thermoplastic compound to conduct an electrical charge is difficult and costly, since most polymers are naturally ill suited to the task.
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