Processes
Quantifying the Appearance of Plastics
Gloss, reflection haze, and transmission haze are three of the most prevalent effects on the appearance of plastics. With the help of multifunctional tools like gloss meters and spectrophotometers manufacturers can measure these visual affects to ensure the integrity of a products appearance from start to end.
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Assembly:High-Precision and Versatile Dual-Axis Servo Spin Welder
Forward Technology’s new HD2X-OSW welder is well suited for use in a broad range of molding applications; company upgrades its industry-leading linear vibration welder.
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Welding: Laser Welder for a Wide Range of Applications
Emerson’s new Branson GL-300 laser welder platform boosts production capability and enables faster production start-up.
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Decorating: Laser Marking with Nearly Seamless Integration and Remote Support
Laserax’s LXO Fiber Laser Marker series reduces integration time and cost and facilitates collaboration between system integrators and laser experts.
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Laser Welder for Small, Delicate Plastics Parts
Emerson’s Branson GLX Micro laser welder targeted to delicate parts used in medical, consumer and electronic industries.
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Injection Pairs with Blow Molding for In-Mold Assembly
At Sussex IM, compact cells of side-by-side injection and blow molding machines “assemble” reusable water bottles with insert blow molding and automated transfer, trimming and leak testing.
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Injection Molding Gains an Edge in Motorcycle Gas Tanks
Complex shapes required for the latest motorcycle gas tanks favor injection over blow molding. Lanxess and BMW have a monolayer nylon solution.
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FOBA Supports Manufacturers with Flexible Laser Marking Solutions During Coronavirus Crisis
FOBA’s offerings include uncomplicated financing, short-term rentals, webinars, and extended service making it easier to cope with production peaks during coronavirus crisis.
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Sonics Keeps Supply Chain Moving in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
To meet demand for ultrasonic PPE assembly, Sonics offers instructive webinar and has delivered hand-held welders to companies welding elastic strips to the sides of clear face shields.
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Polymer Fusion Labeling with Antimicrobial Agent for Medical & HazMat Equipment
Mold In Graphics and its Polyfuze Graphics’ new proprietary line of antimicrobial containing products exceed labeling standards for Medical, Food Service, Reusable Packaging and Health Industries.
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