Ins and Outs of Hot Stamping v. Heat Transfer
by Keith Hillestad, United Silicone
The hot stamping industry as we know it today began in the 1940s with the introduction of roll leaf, which...
Surviving in an Economic Downturn
by Staff
The belief that small businesses fare poorly in economic slowdowns is a common misconception. Solidly run small businesses actually hold their own during...
Recent Advances in the Laser Welding of Plastics
by Bill Cawley, GENTEX Corporation
Figure 1 Through Transmission Laser Welding of Plastics
Figure 2 Globo Laser Head
(Courtesy Leister Technologies)
Figure 3 Radial Welding...
Basic Material Science for Plastics Laser Marking
by Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc.
Advancements in direct laser marking of plastics yield unprecedented marking quality, contrast, and speed. With proper application,...
The Components of a Quality Pad
by John Kaverman
Special Focus
January/February2009
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
What constitutes a "good pad?" At first glance the two pads in example 1 may appear...
Applying Lean Manufacturing to In-Mold Decoration
by Bob Travis, Vibrant Graphics
As companies implement initiatives such as lean manufacturing to stay competitive in a global marketplace, they often adopt new solutions...
Advancements in Paint System Design
by Dominic Zerilli, Thierica Equipment Company
The growing challenge for manufacturers to stay competitive and profitable has led to new advances in paint system design...
Questions about Ultrasonic Welding
by Ken Holt, Hermann Ultrasonics, Inc.
What effects and influences will a glass reinforcement in a plastic have upon the ultrasonic welding process?
This is an...
The Perception of Color
by John Kaverman, Innovative Marking Systems
Technology Feature
July-August2008
I believe we can all agree that color is the single most misunderstood property of the products that...
Ask the Expert: Screen Printing
by Henry L. Newman, Newman Printing Equipment, Inc.
Many times bottles or containers must be treated before screenprinting. What are the best options for treating the...
