by Alan D. Jaenecke, TABER® Industries Technology Feature October-November2009 The objective of a laboratory test method is to define the approach that will permit an operator to obtain meaningful, reliable data. As materials and decoration techniques evolve, commonly used test methods to measure abrasion resistance of decorated plastics may no longer be sufficient. To … [Read more...] about Wear Damage of Decorated Parts – Techniques to Understand and Improve Testing
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The Perception of Color
by John Kaverman, Innovative Marking Systems Technology Feature July-August2008 I believe we can all agree that color is the single most misunderstood property of the products that we decorate. If you don't believe me, ask me about the customer who faxed me a color chip. For someone to perceive any color you have to have three things: a light source, an observer and an … [Read more...] about The Perception of Color
Ask the Expert: Adhesion
by Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Question: Fluoropolymers Could you explain fluoropolymers and their benefits? A fluoropolymer is a polymer that contains fluorine atoms. Fluoropolymers inherently possess high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases. One of the most well-known fluoropolymers is Teflon (PTFE – polytetrafluoroethylene), which was invented by … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: Adhesion
Finding Quantity and Quality
by Norton Kaplan, Automated Assemblies Corporation Technology Feature April-May2004 Making Your Automation Solution Meet Today's Demand and Drive a Competitive Future In order for a plastics processor to survive in the United States, he must always be thinking lean and on the lookout for efficiency. With pressure coming from foreign molders, he must manufacture quality … [Read more...] about Finding Quantity and Quality