Materials
LSR Molders Get New Control Over Cure Speeds
New LSR system lets molders tailor cure speed for each job.
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Are Imported PET Preforms Likely To Hit Our Shores?
At least one expert in the global polyester industry thinks that may well be a possibility, despite some odds against it.
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LSR Molders Get New Handle on Cure Speeds
LSR molders can now tailor the cure profile for every part with one material system that allows adjustment of inhibitor level.
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Liquid Thermoplastics Process Like Composite Thermosets
The continued evolution of thermoplastic composites just got even more interesting with this week’s launch by Arkema of the first range of a novel family of liquid thermoplastics that are transformed via reactive closed-mold processes such as room-temperature infusion, RTM, and flex-molding as used for composite thermosets.
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Celanese Bolsters Thermoplastic Composite Development Efforts
Thermoplastic composites on the forefront for Celanese.
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APPLICATION: Transmission Conductor Features Multi-Stranded Composite Core Of Celstran CFR-TPR
An affordable new option for utility transmission lines from Southwire uses a multi-stranded composite core of Celanese's Celstran continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic rods (CFR-TPR).
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Styrolution Consolidates PS Business
Styrolution takes steps to strengthen the long-term sustainability of its PS 大象传媒.
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APPLICATION: Optical Sorter Boosts CarbonLite's RPET Quality
An Buhler Sortex optical sorting system is optimized for RPET bottling operation.
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Additive Manufacturing: Materials for ‘Real-World’ Parts
Developments in materials have helped pave the way for processors to make ‘real world’ parts from what is collectively known as 3D printing. Here’s a comprehensive review of the materials available.
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Melt Flow Rate Testing–Part 8
Here are the steps to take in cases where the MFR is not provided by the polymer supplier.
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