Modern Flexible Coating Lines – Optimized for Demanding Coatings
by John Lowens B.Sc. M.InstMC, SPRIMAG Spritzmaschinenbau Gmbh & Co KG, Kirchheim-Teck
Special Focus
October-November2007
Flexible Spray Cabins
Knowing what is required and getting the pallets to the...
Ask the Expert: Ultrasonic Welding
by Ken Holt, Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.
Question: Fractures in Welding
While using ultrasonics to weld our parts, we see fractures occasionally. The part is made of...
Multi-color Screenprinting for Cylindrical Plastic Parts
by Staff
What does a GPS device have in common with printing multiple colors on plastic cylinders or bottles? Precision. Both require a precise starting...
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...
Ask the Expert: Adhesion
by Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc.
Question: Fluoropolymers
Could you explain fluoropolymers and their benefits?
A fluoropolymer is a polymer that contains fluorine atoms....
Roll On Hot Stamping
by Neil Meador
The term "roll on" stamping can be confusing and actually includes two very different application methods, both of which are "rolled on."...
UV Color Inkjet Printing for Plastics: Technology Developments for Digital Applications
by Scott R. Sabreen
This is the first of two articles featuring UV color inkjet printing for plastics. This first issue will present basic process...
The Direction of State-of-the-Art Inkjet Technology
by Annette M. Sharon
As home computer inkjet printer prices sink below the magic $100 mark, the explosive growth of the inkjet industry has manufacturers,...
Cliché Choices Not So Cut and Dried
by Jeff Peterson
Not long ago, the only real choice for creating a pad printing cliché was to chemically etch a steel plate. However, new...
Advancements in Laser Marking of Plastics
by Scott R. Sabreen
Advancements in direct laser marking of plastics yield unprecedented marking quality, contrast, and speed. This article presents the newest generation of...
