Premium Metallic Graphics and Wraps Add Sparkle, Value to Products
by Laurie Weller, Roland DGA
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In the world of decorated plastics, silver sells. In fact, adding metallic effects to promotional items, smart phone covers, products...
Q&A: Heat Transfer vs. Hot Stamping
by Eric Steinwachs, United Silicone
Question: What is the difference between heat transfer and hot stamping?
Answer: Hot stamping and heat transfer both require heat, pressure...
The Fundamentals of Flame Treatment
by Scott Sabreen
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Solutions to Pad Printing Adhesion Problems
by John Kaverman
Pad printing is a means of placing a high-quality decoration or mark on a variety of products. But what happens when the...
How Coloring Plastics Affects Secondary Processes
by Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc.
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Coloring plastics is integral to most products both aesthetically and functionally. Improperly formulated color compounds can have harmful...
Plastic Assembly Trends: Utilizing Infrared Energy
By Kyle Harvey, Extol, Inc.
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As plastic assembly demands and designs continue to evolve, engineers continue to refine plastics joining technologies. The process of utilizing...
Five Keys to Successful Pad Print Project Management
by John Kaverman, Pad Print Pros LLC
Companies that are unsuccessful in pad printing usually fail to observe one or more of the five keys...
