by Tom Kirkland, www.tributek.biz There are those who say nothing used is as good as the same thing new. Then there are those who say buying certain things new, especially big-ticket items, is throwing away money. Who is right? A spectrum of new, near-new, reconditioned, running-used, and bone-yard equipment exists in the marketplace, and sorting through it all can be … [Read more...] about New v. Used – Points to Ponder
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Cold Gas Plasma Surface Modification – Optimize Plastics Bonding Adhesion
by Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Polymeric and elastomeric substrates often can be extremely challenging to achieve robust bonding adhesion strength to like or dissimilar materials. Bonding applications are not limited to only adhesives, but include printing inks, paints and coatings, encapsulant and potting compounds, metallization and more. This article describes … [Read more...] about Cold Gas Plasma Surface Modification – Optimize Plastics Bonding Adhesion
Choosing the Best Plastic Joining Process for the Application
by Bill Heatherwick, Branson Ultrasonics Corporation This article will help the designer solve the mystery of choosing the best plastic joining technology for each application. With some practical guidance, the optimum process selection can be made from the many joining technologies available. Process selection is not an absolute science, and more than one process can be … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Plastic Joining Process for the Application
Wear Damage of Decorated Parts – Techniques to Understand and Improve Testing
by Alan D. Jaenecke, TABER® Industries Technology Feature October-November2009 The objective of a laboratory test method is to define the approach that will permit an operator to obtain meaningful, reliable data. As materials and decoration techniques evolve, commonly used test methods to measure abrasion resistance of decorated plastics may no longer be sufficient. To … [Read more...] about Wear Damage of Decorated Parts – Techniques to Understand and Improve Testing
Beyond the Bling – PVD/UV Coating Systems that offer more than Beauty and Brawn
by Paul Mills and Jake Adams, Kalcor Coatings Company This history of coatings for plastics, like that of paint itself, is an evolutionary story. Paint used by cavemen on the walls of their caves or decorating the faces of Indian warriors was formulated for decorative purposes. As more durable goods were developed, some paint also filled a more functional purpose. Today's … [Read more...] about Beyond the Bling – PVD/UV Coating Systems that offer more than Beauty and Brawn