UV LED curing is becoming a more popular option for plastic parts molders and decorators. To find out more about this evolving technology, Plastics Decorating sat down with industry consultant Jennifer Heathcote of Eminence UV. What are some advantages of using UV LED curing for inks and coatings on plastic parts? UV LED technology offers numerous curing, process control, … [Read more...] about Q&A: UV LED Curing for Plastics Decorating
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Simulating PANTONE Colors on Colored Substrates
Anyone who has attempted to match spot colors when printing on colored substrates knows that the process presents various unique challenges. However, incorporating a few key suggestions can lead to great results. This article looks at why these challenges exist and how to approach overcoming them. In today’s world it may be hard to imagine, but there was a time when a printer, … [Read more...] about Simulating PANTONE Colors on Colored Substrates
The Evolution of Pad Printing
Looking back to the late 1980s, it is easy to see how the industry has evolved. At that time, pad printing was just beginning to compete with hot stamping and screen printing. Additionally, sealed ink cups had just been invented. By the mid-90s it was not uncommon for large manufacturers to have dozens of pad printing systems dedicated to printing the same parts, over multiple … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Pad Printing
Using a B.O.L.D. Approach to Succeed in an Unpredictable Business World
The current economic, political and social environment is exceptionally volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. It has become increasingly difficult to develop strategies for success when there are new challenges threatening an enterprise’s survival all the time. One of the most effective methods leaders can employ to navigate in this unstable business climate is to take a … [Read more...] about Using a B.O.L.D. Approach to Succeed in an Unpredictable Business World
Correlating Ultrasonic Weld Quality with Melt Layer Thickness
by Alex Savitski, Ph.D.; Leo Klinstein, Kenneth Holt, Hardik Pathak, David Cermak Dukane IAS, LLC Ultrasonic welding of thermoplastics is widely used by many industries to fuse together two parts in a short time without introducing additional consumables such as fasteners, adhesives or solvents. The process is fast, economical and easily automated, and it is commonly … [Read more...] about Correlating Ultrasonic Weld Quality with Melt Layer Thickness