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Donite Plastics has been using industrial thermoforming to make plastic parts that are durable, attractive and cost-effective for nearly 40 years. As one of Ireland’s leading specialists in the industry, Donite knows a thing or two when it comes to thermoformed product.
Heat creep is a sneaky irritation that most 3D printer users will experience at one time or another. It is often hard to diagnose because it often appears to be something entirely different. The team at 3D-Fuel investigate in this blog article.
Whilst we eagerly await further news on a trade agreement with the EU, our concerns for a ‘no-deal Brexit’ for the UK plastics industry centre on logistics delays and pricing. In this blog, Plastribution discusses the possible impacts on polymer pricing.
3D printing has a broad range of applications, some of which you may find both inspiring and surprising. In this blog, Central Scanning highlights some of the more unusual applications of 3D printing at the cutting edge of the technology this year.
Some may ask: Why bother with a cushion if you monitor peak shot volume? In reality, a consistent melt cushion can be just as critical in ensuring you are running a consistent process. Jim Clifford, Consultant for RJG, explains why in this blog article.
There are many major benefits for automating within the medical device industry, including speed, cleanliness, but more importantly, having control of the process. In this highly regulated sector, which factors will influence costs, and how can these costs be minimised? SP Automation & Robotics explain in this blog article.
Cleanrooms are an essential part of a safe medical manufacturing process. But how clean can a cleanroom be? The environmental control of a cleanroom depends on various factors, explained by Europlaz Technologies in this blog article.
Clamp force is one of the most overlooked portions of the injection moulding process. How many times have you walked up to a moulding machine to see the clamping force set to max? So, what is clamping force? Why does it matter? And how do you calculate it? Jim Clifford, Consultant for RJG investigates in this blog article.
When assessing plastic as a substitute for metal, there are many factors to take into consideration. Not all are strictly design-based; other factors can be desirability, finishing options, production cost, or sustainability, to name a few. Plunkett Associates investigate in this blog article.
Putting a sensor anywhere in a tool can give you some form of data, but it may not be value-added. The key is knowing upfront what you want the sensor to do for you before determining where to place it and what type of sensor you want to use. RJG Technologies suggests you should start by answering these five questions.
As manufacturers face the pressure of delivery deadlines, planned maintenance usually drops down their priority list. In this informative blog, Intouch Monitoring explains the importance of planned downtime for maintenance and the effects it can have on machines, equipment, and finished products.
In an industry full of grey areas and black books, what is “right” anyway? John Lobozzo, Technical Sales Engineer at RJG Technologies, walks us through his eight top principles for an effective injection moulding process.
The uncertainties surrounding Coronavirus and Brexit have shaken businesses across the country. As a result, many companies are using this time as an opportunity to re-evaluate the way they are conducting their manufacturing. Plunkett Associates investigate what this means for UK manufacturing.
A large threat to ocean life is plastic waste, which humans are solely responsible for putting there. As a plastics company, igus® has a responsibility in ensuring that suitable investment is made into the issues surrounding environmental policies.
The extruding of thermoplastics can be complicated and unpredictable, and full consideration needs to be given to the intended product before considering how to set up the production line. Mike Newey, part of the Plastics Consultancy Network, explains.
Aluminium can offer significant advantages when specified correctly but is far from a panacea and recognising its drawbacks is very important. Plunkett Associates investigate in this informative blog article.
After investigating current reports with HR & Chief Medical Advisors, Sierra 57 Consult wants to share with the plastics industry, the importance of taking care of employees returning to work. As the roadmap for lifting lockdown restrictions is drawn up, employers are looking at how they can protect the health of their employees.
Following on from the previous article on formulations, Pravin S Mistry from the Plastics Consultancy Network investigates various blending procedures and their applications for mixing compounds and masterbatches.
There are so many factors one needs to consider when formulating thermoplastic compounds, regardless if it is being formulated for compounds or masterbatch. This blog from Pravin Mistry, a member of the Plastics Consultancy Network, investigates.
