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Profile Processor Expands Mexico Plant
Michigan-based processor adds space in Juarex, with plans to increase extrusion capacity and hire people.
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PP Prices Jump 33¢. Other Volume Resins Up, Too
The extraordinary Gulf Coast winter storm contributed to demand exceeding supply for nearly all resins. PP prices reacted most dramatically.
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Expanding Profile Extrusion Capacity? Might Be Time to 'Go Dual'
Demand for building products is thriving, and profile extrusion houses are looking to expand capacity. The question they—and possibly you—face is to simply add more single-profile lines or “go dual.” Here’s what you need to consider.
Read MoreTracing the History of Polymeric Materials: More on Phenolic
Creation of an invention like phenolic can be traced through a long chain of events and contributors. Here’s the full story.
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Slowed—but not Stopped—by the Pandemic, Custom Molder Catches Up with Its Plans for Growth
No one’s 2020 plans survived the pandemic unscathed, including those of Plastic Molding Technology Inc. But this injection molder’s vision of how it would continue to thrive as it approaches its fifth decade was simply deferred, not denied.
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Extrusion: Follow These Tips to Get Profile Die Design Just Right
Calculating polymer flow is fairly straightforward when designing a die for a simple round profile, but as the shapes get more complicated these calculations can get extremely challenging. Here’s what you need to consider.
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Take These Steps to Optimize Your MFR Data
Make your life easier by paying close attention to the procedural steps detailed in the test standards.
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Prices Still Rising for Volume Resins
Global supply constraints on feedstocks and some resins, along with strong demand, are driving continued increases.
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Processors Extend 2020 Expansion into New Year
Survey data report quickening expansion in plastics, notably in custom processing.
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Take the Guesswork Out of Determining Screw, Barrel Wear
New technology from Glycon takes real-time measurements of screw and barrel wear and provides data to guide processors as to when the time may be right to swap out these components.
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Accelerating New Product Development with Quick Turn Tools: Raising the Bar of 3D Printed Tool Performance
This demo will showcase Fortify's methods used at their in-house molding center to back up these claims - including competitive benchmarking.
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Follow These Tips to Maintain the Life of Your Thermoformer
Just a small number of regular adjustments can make a major difference in how your machine performs. Here are some tips and troubleshooting advice.
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