by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating Author and accident prevention expert Brian Fielkow is well versed in recognizing the signs that a workplace accident is imminent. While it is important to understand the warning signs, that is only the first step in addressing accident prevention. The following are five of the top warning signs that an accident is near, along … [Read more...] about Five Warning Signs an Accident is Near – and How to Prevent One
Articles
Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow
by John Berg, director of marketing, Sussex IM . . Costing, designing and developing a robust and repeatable manufacturing process, regardless of the application or industry, is a daunting task. In the plastics industry – specifically injection molding – the challenge can be amplified by tight tolerances for form and fit, meticulous surface finishes, the … [Read more...] about Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow
Overview of Methods for Laser Welding Optically Clear Plastics
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, and Avraham Benatar, professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State university . " title=""> SUBMITTED Figures 1-3. Simultaneous surface heating using expanded laser beam. Surface heating by laser scanning using scanning mirror. Through transmission laser heating where the laser beam … [Read more...] about Overview of Methods for Laser Welding Optically Clear Plastics
When to Consider In-Mold Decorating – and When to Avoid It
by Eric Larson, owner, Art of Mass Production In-mold decorating is used to mold high-precision plastic parts with exceptional color and appearance. The process involves placing an appliqué - a pre-made form made from a printed sheet of plastic, which then is formed and cut to size - into an injection mold and molding behind and around the appliqué. It provides all the … [Read more...] about When to Consider In-Mold Decorating – and When to Avoid It
Association News
Letter from the Chair You may have noticed a change in the front of this issue of Plastics Decorating. I have handed over the reins of the Viewpoint to my managing editor - Dianna Brodine - and I will begin sharing a few thoughts in the Association News section each issue as the new chair of SPE's Decorating & Assembly Division. First, I want to thank my fellow board … [Read more...] about Association News