Pad Printing on Textured Surfaces
by John Kaverman, Innovative Marking Systems
Textures vary according to their individual depth, the degree of draft on the sidewalls, and the frequency of peaks...
New v. Used – Points to Ponder
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...
Keeping Contamination Problems at Bay
by Ed Crutchley, www.pdtechwatch.com
It's no secret that plastics decoration and surface treatment processes, and particularly those that require wet inks or coatings, need a clean...
Maintaining Peak Operating Efficiency for Ultrasonic Welding Equipment
By Mike Gizzi, service and calibration manager for Ultrasonics at Emerson
Preventive maintenance (PM) is an essential factor in ensuring that equipment operates at its...
Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating/Labeling
Central Decal
800.869.7654
www.centraldecal.com
Central Decal, located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is an in-mold decorating specialist. The first and second surface IMLs deliver the quality, aesthetics and performance required for a wide...
In-Mold Decorating Association Launches 2022 IMDA Awards Competition
The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) is now accepting entries for the 15th Annual IMDA Awards Competition. Early bird entries are accepted until July 1,...
Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow
by John Berg, director of marketing, Sussex IM
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Costing, designing and developing a robust and repeatable manufacturing process, regardless of the application or industry, is...
Mass Complexity – Areas Where Pad Printing Continues to Shine
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating
In a world that is constantly upgrading to the latest technologies, the old saying “out with the old, in...
Heat Transfers
by Eric Steinwachs, United Silicon
Question: What is the difference between heat transfer and hot stamping?
Hot stamping and heat transfers both require heat, pressure and...
IMDA Announces Award Winners in 2023 Competition Recognizing the Best in IML/IMD/IME
The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) recognized industry leaders in in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) by announcing the winners of...
