Plastics Assembly

Microscope Ensures Additives Keep Plastic Parts Pristine

June 7, 2019

"Scratch-resistant plastic parts" is more than a phrase with great appeal to car buyers. It also presents a great challenge to automotive Tier 1s to make sure these parts perform as promised in the real world.

ASTM Intl., Boeing Developing Additive Manufacturing Standard for Plastics

May 28, 2019

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WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA—ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing technologies is developing a standard for mechanical testing of additive-manufactured plastics.

New 3D-Printing Standard Promotes Safety

April 10, 2019

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NORTHBROOK, IL—A new standard addresses the indoor air pollution risks associated with additive manufacturing.

Process Monitoring Helps Molder Achieve Zero-Defect Production

Zoe Leduc

April 3, 2019

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Tessy Plastics is one of the largest custom medical device and consumer component contract manufacturers in the Unites States.

Clearly Clean Will Renovate, Reopen Plant to Make Recyclable Trays

April 2, 2019

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ORWIGSBURG, PA–Clearly Clean Products LLC recently announced that it is expanding its North American footprint by renovating and reopening an 80,000-square-foot thermoforming plant in Frackville, PA, to manufacture recyclable food trays.

What’s New With Ultrasonic Welding

Advanced servo drives and immediate performance feedback are among the technologies that keep ultrasonic welding a go-to method for joining thermoplastic parts.

Jim Camillo

February 4, 2019

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Matchmaking is a unique skill, and in the world of assembly, few people do it better than equipment suppliers. Day after day, these experts use their extensive experience and knowledge to exactly match the right machine to a specific assembly application.

Filtering Material Offers Greener, Cheaper way to Make Plastic

January 8, 2019

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GAITHERSBURG, MD—Created by a team including scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, an advanced filtering material can extract the key ingredient in the most common form of plastic from a mixture of other chemicals while consuming far less energy than usual.

A reputation of quality drives Flocon Inc.

Zoe Leduc

December 7, 2018

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For nearly 30 years, Flocon Inc. has been manufacturing fluid applicators and dispensing systems in Illinois for applications in a wide variety of industries.

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints

Jim Camillo

September 5, 2018

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How well an assembled plastic part performs depends a great deal upon how its component pieces are joined. Those made of strong, hard plastic may be fastened together or bonded. Thermoplastic pieces allow for even more options, including screws and rivets, various types of adhesives or welding, staking and being snap-fit.

A Disconnect in Medical Device Design

Zoe Leduc

August 3, 2018

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With the rise in antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" in hospitals and medical centers, cleanliness and sterilization of medical devices have become a top priority. Cleaning products have become stronger and more aggressive to sanitize devices and prevent the spread of illness between patients.