Prospector Resin Blend September 6, 2006

In this issue:

• Using Moldflow Mold Advisor for Injection Molded Part Design Assistance
• Resin Pricing Report
• Thermoplastics Report

Using Moldflow Mold Advisor for Injection Molded Part Design Assistance
by Shane O'Connor, Point Engineer of Plastic Components Inc.

In this short article, Shane discusses how using Moldflow Mold Advisor assists Plastics Components in quickly checking the manufacturability of a plastic part design early in the design process.

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Updated Resin Pricing Report

On September 5, 2006 we updated the resin pricing report showing actual prices paid per pound by resin buyers.

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Thermoplastics Report

Expect Polyethylene Prices to Peak in 2006-07, then DECLINE through 2011 advises Nick Vafiadis, of Chemical Marketing Associates, speaking at the recent Plastics Processors Conference in Boston.

Highest Growth in Produce Packaging will be for Plastic Containers forecasts a new Freedonia study. Total U.S. produce packaging will grow 4.6% annually to reach US$4.32 billion by 2010.

For Fabricating Thermoplastic Composite High-Volume, Low-Cost Structural Components Skinner Creative is introducing its ‘Fiberforge’ process.

Laser-Transmission Welding of a Laser-Absorbent Nylon to a Laser-Transparent Nylon allows economical production of a complex-shaped oil tube for Volkswagen.