by Staff When analyzing a hot stamping system and determining the best way to hot stamp a plastic part, die mounting is not usually viewed as a critical aspect. However, with increased options in the marketplace and companies, today, watching costs and product speeds closer than ever, die mounting has become a more integral part of the hot stamping process. Die Bonding … [Read more...] about Die Mounting System Choices
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Fixturing Key to Hot Stamped Parts
by Jeff Peterson Whether choosing an easy-to-stamp plastic material, pretesting the foil, or deciding on the proper type of die to use (metal or silicone rubber,) a hot stamping or heat transfer job can be planned out perfectly with proper preparation. However, if careful planning does not go into the fixturing (tooling) as well, all the other preparations will be for naught. … [Read more...] about Fixturing Key to Hot Stamped Parts
Decorating Hollow Parts
by Jordan Rotheiser This last June, I had the privilege of moderating a seminar entitled "Decorating Hollow Parts" at the Society of Plastics Engineer's "Hollow Parts Conference" in Chicago. It was sponsored by the Decorating and Assembly Division of the SPE, and presentations were provided by Keith Hillestad (United Silicone), Jodi Laughlin (Pro Mark) and Mark Wille … [Read more...] about Decorating Hollow Parts
Selecting the Right Hot Stamping Equipment
by Jeff Peterson Molders and decorators often are looking for a decorating process that offers a permanent, mar-resistant image with easy set-up and few rejects. Hot stamping and heat transfer decorating can fit this need, however, the key to success is to analyze the application carefully and choose the best type of hot stamping equipment to fit a particular need. The … [Read more...] about Selecting the Right Hot Stamping Equipment
Foil Choices Crucial to Successful Job
by Jeff Peterson In all plastic decorating processes, the keys to a successful job are a smooth, clean print with fast production speeds and a small number of rejects. For hot stamping applications, the crucial aspect to making all of this happen is choosing the correct hot stamping foil. Many decorators are unaware of the vast number of different foil products that are … [Read more...] about Foil Choices Crucial to Successful Job