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KraussMaffei Launches Two Additive Manufacturing Lines at K 2022
Long established in injection molding, extrusion and polyurethane reaction process machinery, 184-yr-old KraussMaffei prepares to enter the industrial additive manufacturing market.
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Of Covered Bridges and Recycling
It may seem like a long way around to the subject of recycling, but a recent drive over an old bridge led to an opportunity to spread the new gospel of chemical recycling.
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Understanding the ‘Science’ of Color
And as with all sciences, there are fundamentals that must be considered to do color right. Here’s a helpful start.
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Waste Plastics Must D-I-E
New research publications describe dehydrogenation, isomerization, ethenolysis as a pathway for polyethylene recycling.
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The Secret to Molding with PCR: Don’t Fear Variation – Embrace It!
“Embrace variation” – That contradicts all normal thinking about processing plastics. But the only thing that’s “normal” about recycled plastics is variability, and that requires a processing philosophy that assumes variation and is geared to deal with it.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Polyphenylene Oxide Blends
PPO was a promising new high-performance thermoplastic, but it could be made useful only by mixing it with a humble commodity resin.
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SPE’s Automotive Division Names 2022 Hall of Fame Winner
First mold-in color weatherable grille used on the 1987 VW Golf to be celebrated at the 51st annual SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala.
Read MoreWhy Compression Ratio is Important
Compression ratios have been pretty much standardized over the years, based on what has typically worked before. But there are quite a few variables that must be considered in order to get the optimum performance from your screw.
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Thoughts About Venice – and Recycling
The gleaming city on the Adriatic is held up by uncountable numbers of wooden pilings. Is that a viable model for the future of plastics recycling?
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Melt Preparation Part 1: Melt Temperature Optimization
A homogenous melt is required for consistent part quality, but achieving it requires balancing a number of factors, including barrel usage and temperature as well as screw speed, backpressure and residence time. Learn how to prepare your melt for molding success in this two-part series.
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Business Leaders Discuss the Challenges Facing Recycling
At a virtual event, 911爆料网 leaders discussed the recycled plastic demand gap and other challenges.
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How to Set Barrel Zone Temps in Injection Molding
Start by picking a target melt temperature, and double-check data sheets for the resin supplier’s recommendations. Now for the rest...
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