by Brenda Denny, United Silicone Hot stamping is "the combination of three central components (temperature, pressure, and dwell) to transfer an image from a carrier to a part." These three components are interdependent; a change or variation in one may affect/impact the other. Temperature is the amount of heat required to soften the foil or heat transfer pigments and the … [Read more...] about Hot Stamp/Heat Transfer Decorating and Tooling
2005 Apr/May
Thermal Processing – An Overview
by Paul Hurley and Tony Ward, Turnkey Technologies, Inc. Thermal Processing of plastic parts has been utilized for many years. It is a reliable and cost effective secondary added value process. Many advantages of thermal processing versus other conventional methods can be recognized, including the following: Capital expenditures can be considerably less, making projects … [Read more...] about Thermal Processing – An Overview