by John Kaverman, Pad Print Pros, LLC Minimizing contamination, rather than eliminating it, is a more realistic expectation because contaminants are everywhere. My mission for this article was to write about eliminating contamination, but as I thought about it, I realized that minimizing it is a more realistic expectation. Why? Because contaminants are everywhere: in and on … [Read more...] about Minimizing Contamination in a Production Environment
2016 Jul/Aug
OSHAs New Scrutiny on Plastics Companies
by Robert Levandoski, Fuss & O'Neill Manufacturing Solutions Over the past year, OSHA has reinvigorated its regulations, focusing on key industries classified by the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). As an industry listed in one of those target groups, plastics manufacturers and related businesses are under increased scrutiny. In fact, today … [Read more...] about OSHAs New Scrutiny on Plastics Companies
The Principles of Ultrasonic Welding
by Steven A. Williams, Branson Ultrasonics, a business of Emerson Ultrasonic welding is a process used to join two plastic parts together to form a strong, finished assembly. The process relies on high-frequency (ultrasonic) vibrations being generated and applied to the parts via a horn. Welding occurs as the vibrations are absorbed in the interface between the two parts, … [Read more...] about The Principles of Ultrasonic Welding
SGIA to Showcase Decorating Suppliers
The 2016 SGIA Expo takes place Sept. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2016 SGIA Expo provides the opportunity to interact with leading imaging professionals, featuring a wide array of industry technology, markets and opportunities Sept. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by the Specialty Graphic and Imaging … [Read more...] about SGIA to Showcase Decorating Suppliers
Tech Watch: Diversified Printing’s G-Turbo 350
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Decorating Specifically designed for big parts printing, the G-Turbo 350 pad printer features new components and state-of-the-art technology to enhance the pad printing process. Available from Diversified Printing Techniques, Charlotte, North Carolina, the exclusive US distributor for Kent Pad Printers, the G-Turbo 350 offers independent pad … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Diversified Printing’s G-Turbo 350