by John Kaverman The manufacturing of polymer clichés has become more and more popular for pad printers of all types. Shorter lead times and the need to control costs are two big reasons the market has seen this increase. As with everything else, polymer cliché making has its challenges. However, if the right preparation and equipment are used, it can be a very successful … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting the Polymer Cliché Making Process
2002 Oct/Nov
Zeroing in on a Moving Target: The Effects of Post-processing Shrinkage and the Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion on Joining Plastics
by Jordan Rotheiser One event that is guaranteed to ruin the day of any plastics engineer is a phone call from the field telling of a product failure. Initially there is the hope that the damage is the result of a previous encounter with a forklift truck or some other extraordinary occurrence. As more calls come in, it becomes apparent that, unfortunately, that is not the … [Read more...] about Zeroing in on a Moving Target: The Effects of Post-processing Shrinkage and the Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion on Joining Plastics