Fixturing Key to Hot Stamped Parts
by Jeff Peterson
Whether choosing an easy-to-stamp plastic material, pretesting the foil, or deciding on the proper type of die to use (metal or silicone...
Making the Right Choice – Pad Printing Machinery
by John Kaverman
Selling pad printing equipment on a daily basis has perpetuated many unusual questions. It seems that people today, including those in the...
New Innovations in 3D Curved Parts Decorating
by Jeff Peterson
Decorating an entire surface of a three dimensional part with indentions or curves has always developed a challenge for the designer and...
Open Well versus Sealed Ink Cups
by Staff
Over the past several years, the pad printing market has seen a transformation from the use of open ink well systems to sealed...
Decorating Hollow Parts
by Jordan Rotheiser
This last June, I had the privilege of moderating a seminar entitled "Decorating Hollow Parts" at the Society of Plastics Engineer's "Hollow...
UV Inks For Screen Printing Offer Many Advantages
by Staff
Ultraviolet curing (UV) inks are not new to the market, but they have continued to build momentum as the ink of choice for...
Ultrasonic Welding: Set-up Parameters
by Staff
When planning the set-up of an ultrasonic welding job, many aspects of the process must be taken into consideration to obtain the most...
Selecting the Right Hot Stamping Equipment
by Jeff Peterson
Molders and decorators often are looking for a decorating process that offers a permanent, mar-resistant image with easy set-up and few rejects....
Optimal Conditions for Pad Printing
by John Kaverman
It is the one question I can depend on getting from every new pad printing equipment customer: "Does it make a difference...
Is Making Your Own Screens the Right Choice for You?
by Jeff Peterson
Screen printers, whether they are involved with screen printing plastic containers, flat sheet displays, or even textiles, all have an important decision...
