Postprocessing

sustainability

New-Generation Welder Answers User Requests

Customers requested enhanced process control, faster tool changes and setup, and increased speed and efficiency of the welding process.

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ANTEC at NPE: Editors' Picks

One of the unusual features of NPE 2009 in Chicago June 22-24 will be the first-ever concurrent presentation of the SPE ANTEC conference, by far the largest of seven conferences at McCormick Place during the show.

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Film Extrusion

NPE 2009 News Flash

Injection MoldingHybrid Press Has Electric ClampNew injection presses that combine servo-electric and hydraulic movements to achieve high performance with energy efficiency will be discussed by Arburg Inc., Newington, Conn.

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color

'Piggable' Paint Recirculation Is Key to Efficient Color Changes

When an automotive molder wanted to upgrade from primer painting to multi-color coating, a big concern was costly downtime and material waste during frequent color changes.

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Postconsumer

New Dow Automotive Unit for Commercial Transportation

Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, Mich., has formed a dedicated team of sales and application development specialists to serve commercial transportation markets.

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sustainability

Epoxy Adhesive for High-Performance Bonding

A new two-component epoxy adhesive is designed for high-performance bonding of most thermoplastics, metals, glass, and ceramics.

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How IML ‘Cuts the Mustard’ in Germany

The lightweighting advantages of in-mold labeling in times of soaring resin costs are highlighted by the experience of Germany’s largest mustard maker.

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IML is for Large Parts, Too

The same economic and functional advantages that make in-mold labeling (IML) a growing trend in injection molded packaging are expanding its uses in large parts for durable goods as well.

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sustainability

New Welding Technologies Grabbed Spotlight at K Show

Greater use of electric servo drives and new hybrid systems incorporating multiple joining methods were recurring themes among the latest plastics welding and assembly equipment introduced at the recent K 2007 show in Dusseldorf.

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Postprocessing

What Happened to Your Ultrasonic Weld Quality?

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

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling