Best Practices for Plastic Processors | Plastics Technology
4 days ago · Plastics Technology covers technical and business Information for Plastics Processors in Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Plastic Additives, Compounding, Plastic Materials, and Resin Pricing
Thermoforming | Plastics Technology
Mar 1, 2010 · In thermoforming, plastic sheet is heated to a pliable temperature then shaped into a part by a male and female mold with the help of a vacuum. Categorized as thin-gauge or thick-gauge and used to create clamshells, trays, cups.
Plastics Use in the Automotive Industry | Plastics Technology
Jun 15, 2020 · Plastics in automotive applications include under-the-hood; instrument panels; lightweighing cars; gas tanks; fuel lines; lenses; bumpers; display screens; gears ...
Refrigeration Basics | Plastics Technology - Process Cooling
Learn the basics of heat transfer and refrigeration, explore the refrigeration system components, and dive in to topics such as the refrigeration cycle and more.
Pipe, Profile and Tubing Extrusion | Plastics Technology
Oct 22, 2024 · Pipe is formed when plastics is extruded through a round shaping die, cooled in a water bath, and either cut and coiled. Used in manufacture of medical tubing; PVC pipe; HDPE pipe; siding; plastic decking; plastic fencing; window lineals.
Globeius Acquires Plastixs | Plastics Technology
Oct 21, 2024 · The Miami-based firm representing an array of plastics processing-related technologies has acquired the Massachusetts-headquartered supplier of manifolds, hoses, leak monitors, flow meters and more.
All-Electric Injection Molding Machine Line Expands
Oct 18, 2024 · Fakuma 2024: Engel unveils new e-mac 500 with “High” clamping drive and encapsulated toggle-lever mechanism.
ABC Technologies to Acquire Windsor Mold Group Technologies
Dec 28, 2022 · Best Blending Practices for Today’s Production Environment With the fluctuating costs of materials and the absence of technical staff, it is increasingly important to optimize your workflow and utilize equipment to the best of its ability.
EXTRUSION: Melting 101 | Plastics Technology
Nov 23, 2015 · Best Blending Practices for Today’s Production Environment With the fluctuating costs of materials and the absence of technical staff, it is increasingly important to optimize your workflow and utilize equipment to the best of its ability.
PT Tech Days Oct 2024 | Plastics Technology
Plastics Technology's Knowledge Center. Best Blending Practices for Today’s Production Environment With the fluctuating costs of materials and the absence of technical staff, it is increasingly important to optimize your workflow and utilize equipment to the best of its ability.