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...
