Articles

Medical 28 Apr 2015

Compression Blow Forming: Promising New Process

‘Game-changing’ technology is overcoming initial growing pains with a new generation of machines.

Film Extrusion 28 Apr 2015

What's the Outlook for Your Film Market?

Over the next weeks in a new blog series we'll delve into specific PE film markets to help you find an answer.

Consumer Products 27 Apr 2015

5 Year Study Culminates In Viable Biobased Plant Containers

The Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites has come up with a sustainable replacement for petroleum-based plant pots.

processing tips 27 Apr 2015

Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right

While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.

polystyrene 27 Apr 2015

Know Your Options for Foaming Sheet

Tandem extrusion of PS is still the standard technology, but new materials options and equipment technology are emerging.

Commodity Resins 27 Apr 2015

Ten Tips to Slash Cycles in PET Preform Molding

Here are some tricks of the trade to make your preform processing more productive, even if you don’t have the latest souped-up press.

best practices 27 Apr 2015

Injection Molding, California Style

There are particular challenges associated with plastics processing in the Golden State. But opportunities beckon for those who can overcome them. That’s the story of AMA Plastics.

best practices 27 Apr 2015

TOOLING: Venting: A View From the Trenches

Venting is a prime culprit for molding problems, partly because toolmakers and process techs have different ideas of what’s needed.

Extrusion 27 Apr 2015

EXTRUSION: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Run Your Extruders Dry

At least not for longer than a few minutes. The thin film that’s captured between the screw flights and barrel wall supports the screw and acts as a lubricant. Without it, galling can occur.