Testing
PET Packaging Technologies Debut at K 2019
SACMI will show its latest for compression, injection and blow molding—mainly of PET.
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K 2019 Preview: Blow Molding Exhibits Focus on Recycling & PET
Spotty information from blow molding machinery exhibitors indicates that the “Circular Economy” will be a recurrent theme and that PET processing will predominate.
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Testing: Compact CMM Machine Operates Without Compressed Air
Mitutoyo America’s MiStar 555 CNC Shop Floor CMM is designed for high-speed, high-accuracy measurements.
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Testing: Offline Optical Inspection System Detects Color Deviations of Plastic Pellets
At K 2019, Sikora will feature its new Purity Concept V inspection system said to be ideal for quality assurance of incoming pellets.
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Blow Molding: Upgraded Line of Leak Testers
PTI’s VeriCon leak testers now have bigger touchscreens, greater test sensitivity, and remote data-transfer capabilities.
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Got Questions on Fire/Smoke Tests or Specs for Plastics in Public Transportation?
New illustrated handbook of fire test requirements and methods.
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Testing: Series of Universal Testers with Optimal Operability, Ease of Use
Shimadzu Scientific’s AGX-V testers boast proprietary control technology for unparalled funcitonality.
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Part Two: Determining Viscosity Data Using a Slit Die Viscometer
Using a slit-die viscometer connected to a lab extruder can generate accurate data on melt viscosity at various shear rates and different temperatures—a useful QC tool in processing.
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Part 5: Heat Deflection Temperature vs. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
In the final part of this five-installment series, we bring DMA to a practical level using the results for glass-filled nylon.
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Testing: Flexible Force Testing Solution
Ametek’s new Chatillon TCM Series consists of two force testers that offer testing up to 350 lbf.
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