Abstract The use of laser welding of thermoplastics is increasing in a broad range of applications due to the many advantages it has over competing methods. It can be used in both surface heating and through transmission laser welding. In some applications, it is desirable to laser weld optically clear thermoplastics to each other. This is easier to accomplish with surface … [Read more...] about Overview of Methods for Laser Welding Optically Clear Plastics
2018 Oct/Nov
Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow
Costing, designing and developing a robust and repeatable manufacturing process, regardless of the application or industry, is a daunting task. In the plastics industry – specifically injection molding – the challenge can be amplified by tight tolerances for form and fit, meticulous surface finishes, the individual processing characteristics of resins, existing machine … [Read more...] about Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow
Tech Watch: A.W.T. World Trade’s AM-180
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Decorating Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the A.W.T. World Trade Group – which consists of A.W.T. World Trade, Inc.; Graphic Parts International, Inc.; American; General Cylinder Press; and Saturn Racks – offers an extensive product line that includes graphic presses, UV dryers, vacuum beds, frames and much more. More … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: A.W.T. World Trade’s AM-180
Association News
Letter from the Chair The SPE Decorating & Assembly Division is gearing up for a very busy year in 2019. We will be sponsoring a track of programming at the upcoming ANTEC 2019, taking place March 18-21 in Detroit, Michigan. ANTEC is making some changes that will include megatrend sessions that will start the afternoon of the 20th and run through the 21st. There will be … [Read more...] about Association News
Decorate with Power: Creating Value with Digital Watermarks
Every day, the power of the internet changes how people shop, travel and gather information. Googling has become part of everyday lexicon. People board airplanes without paper tickets, book rides with strangers or even stay in someone else’s home with the use of an app. Products from around the world can be delivered within days of being ordered. It is possible to adjust … [Read more...] about Decorate with Power: Creating Value with Digital Watermarks