by Jordan Rotheiser Solid modeling CAD programs have facilitated designers' use of complex contours in plastic product design. In addition, marketing pressures have driven higher levels of decoration with more frequent model changes. The result has been a significant increase in the number of parts which are best decorated in the mold. In-mold decorating using automation was … [Read more...] about In-Mold Decorating – What are the Options?
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Tooling for Screen Printing Plastic Containers
by Jeff Peterson You can purchase the most state-of-the-art, fast screen printing machine on the market, but unless you have invested in quality tooling and fixturing, it can be all for naught. The proper tooling is vital to proper registration and to help keep your machine running at efficient speeds. One of the most common and most important tooling assemblies for … [Read more...] about Tooling for Screen Printing Plastic Containers