by Lara Copeland, writer, Plastics Decorating Tapematic, based in Ornago, MB, in Italy, with a sales and support office in Orlando, Florida, designs and builds in-house novel and high-quality industrial machinery. For the past decade, Tapematic has specialized in the manufacture of UV varnish/painting and metallization equipment, focusing specifically on the packaging for … [Read more...] about Tapematic’s PST Line
Paints/Coatings
Failures and Prevention: Chemical Attacks of Decorated Plastic Surfaces
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC Plastic parts are decorated for many reasons and using many differing techniques. Parts can be decorated to achieve specific aesthetics and appearances, to provide uniform appearances across various substrates, to apply graphics and to achieve specific functional or tactile results. Coatings also are applied to protect the … [Read more...] about Failures and Prevention: Chemical Attacks of Decorated Plastic Surfaces
Particle Monitoring Technology for Coating and Decorating
When it comes to decorating plastic parts, particularly when using specialty processes, it is crucial to account for particles that could otherwise mar the finished product. As a result, particle monitoring technology is becoming a vital part of cleanroom environments. Plastics Decorating sat down with PMT Director of Sales Mark Berdovich to discuss some of the basic aspects of … [Read more...] about Particle Monitoring Technology for Coating and Decorating
The Future of Metallic Finishes on Plastic in the Automotive Industry
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC Metallic appearances have long been key to designs in the automotive field. They are an important part of the design portfolio and have been used for some time to create a high-end look. Just look at the vehicles with metallic grilles, door handles, accents, emblems and hubcaps. On the inside will be metallic door handles, knobs, … [Read more...] about The Future of Metallic Finishes on Plastic in the Automotive Industry
Choosing the Best Options for Difficult Appearances – Metallic and Piano Black
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC All plastic decoration requires skill and knowledge, together with the correct choices of materials and processes. This is particularly true when the desired outcome is a metallic appearance or piano black appearance. The issue is not that the processes themselves are difficult – many are well understood – but there are many … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Options for Difficult Appearances – Metallic and Piano Black