By Gary Clodfelter, Plastic Assembly Technologies, Inc. The use of CAD/CAM technology has greatly improved the manufacturing of contoured fixtures to support the part during ultrasonic assembly. Exact mirror replicas of the part can be created to provide excellent support to the part. Due to complex contours seen on many parts, it is recommended that the horn and fixture be … [Read more...] about Role of Fixtures in Ultrasonic Plastic Welding
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Cool Things Decorated with Pad Printing
by Stephen Chrisos, Inkcups Now Many of the colorful and interesting icons and graphics seen daily are created with pad printing technology. With pad printing, it is easy to add fun graphics and colorful art to almost any object, including the human body. From T-shirts and toothbrushes to promotional items, computers and the text and graphics on the inside of a car, many of … [Read more...] about Cool Things Decorated with Pad Printing
Q&A: Hot Stamping 3D Parts
In the past, plastic elements with a curved part geometry typically have been decorated by means of galvanization, which requires two injection-molded parts. A new process developed by KURZ Transfer Products, L.P., Lexington, NC, allows a single-component panel to be partially coated with a metallic, patterned or pigmented foil. This finishing method, according to Allan Quimby, … [Read more...] about Q&A: Hot Stamping 3D Parts
Building Blocks for a Thriving Work Culture
by Harold Valentine News & Experts What makes a successful business thrive? That's what eight out of 10 new entrepreneurs would like to know, because their businesses fail within the first 18 months, as reported by Bloomberg. Adam Witty has managed to turn plenty of heads in the business community as founder and CEO of Advantage Media Group, an international publisher … [Read more...] about Building Blocks for a Thriving Work Culture
Seasonal Tips for Pad Printing Inks
Diversified Printing Techniques After what seemed like a long winter and a brief glimpse of spring, the warm summer weather seems to be making its first appearance of 2014. For many people, this means trips to the beach, days spent by the pool and maybe even a mojito or two. For those of us in the printing industry, however, hot temperatures and high humidity mean paying extra … [Read more...] about Seasonal Tips for Pad Printing Inks