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Injection molding troubleshooting, cycle time, and resin pricing have been the most popular topics on The Plastics Web® over the last few years.  In response, we’ve developed a series of webinars designed to help you mold better parts, as fast as possible. And we’re working with ICIS to deliver more pricing data and insight during these “exciting” times. Also, for OEMs looking for a molder who has a history of creating high-precision parts, C. Brewer introduces Scientific Molding 2.0 and C.BrewerPRP™. Read on to learn more!

In this issue:

- The IDES Team


C. Brewer Co. Introduces Scientific Molding 2.0™

Scientific Molding 2.0

C. Brewer pioneered the now industry-standard Four Pillars of Scientific Molding (Time, Temperature, Pressure and Cooling), and now they've taken their three generations-deep expertise to the next level with Scientific Molding 2.0™.

What is Scientific Molding 2.0™?
It’s the next evolution of Scientific Molding. More precise. More accurate. More repeatable than ever before. And the secret? It’s what they call the "C.BrewerPRP™”. It's their process that utilizes a sophisticated proprietary methodology for developing and validating the molding process that consistently delivers molded parts at six-sigma quality levels.

As a third-generation mold-maker and second-generation molder Chuck Brewer III says, “We simply won’t let you fail”. And the C.BrewerPRP™ is your proof”.

Learn more about what the C.BrewerPRP™ can do for you!


Chuck & Michael Brewer

Chuck & Michael Brewer

It’s time to meet Michael and Chuck Brewer III all over again – at MD&M West.

Join Michael and Chuck Brewer III at the Anaheim MD&M West trade show this February 10th-12th at booth #1924.

Register for the show today!

To find out what the team at C. Brewer and the C.BrewerPRP™ can do to ensure the success of your project, visit www.cbrewer.com, or call 714-630-6810.


Ticona Develops Low Viscosity PPS To Help E/E Applications Meet Low Halogen Requirements

Low Viscosity PPS To Help E/E Applications Meet Low Halogen Requirements

Ticona Engineering Polymers just this week announced the availability of a low viscosity grade of Fortron® PPS that meets today’s market demand for low halogen materials. This next generation Fortron PPS gives designers and manufacturers a “drop-in” option for use in eco-friendly electrical and electronic components.

Fortron PPS resins satisfy the UL94 V-0 flammability rating without the addition of flame retardants. Also, Fortron PPS is ideal for use in applications where exacting electrical properties are required, making it a material of choice for making connectors, switches and other applications such as jigs used in semiconductor production and testing.

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January 2009 Resin Pricing Reports and Commentary

January 2009 Pricing Reports & Commentary

2009 is shaping up to be an interesting year already. With so much volatility and uncertainty, it is important to have the latest pricing and news possible. ICIS has provided IDES with 6 pricing reports that are hot off the presses. You can get your complimentary downloads in The Plastics Store™ by following the links below.

USA Latin America
Polypropylene Polypropylene
Polyethylene Polyethylene
Polyol  
Isocyanates  

Webinar: Scientific Troubleshooting of Common Injection Molding Defects
Thu, Jan 29, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Scientific Troubleshooting of Common Injection Molding Defects

Join Andy Routsis, founder and president of A. Routsis Associates, as he presents a scientific troubleshooting framework for five of the most common injection molding defects.

Attendees will gain an understanding of how to effectively document the injection molding process and determine what changes occurred to cause the defect.  Andy's approach to troubleshooting is aimed at the cause, not the symptom, giving the attendee a solid understanding of what to do and most importantly, WHY to do it.

All attendees will also receive Process Documentation Worksheets to aid data collection and analysis.

Reserve your seat today!   |   View the webinar series


Injection Molding Productivity Pack

Injection Molding Productivity Pack

We've created an injection molding pack to help you increase your productivity in 2009! Get both Pocket Specs for Injection Molding and (5) Troubleshooting FlipChart for Injection Molding and Save 20%!

Order your pack here


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Plastics Webinars & Training

Topic Date Time (EST) Presented by
Amorphous High Temperature Thermoplastics Overview Jan. 22 2:00 pm Vinny Sirani, BASF
Prospector Advanced User Training Jan. 26 3:30 pm Ann Redgate & Melissa Jones, IDES
Scientific Troubleshooting of Common Injection Molding Defects Jan. 29 2:00 pm Andy Routsis,
A. Routsis Assoc.
Prospector Advanced User Training Feb. 4 11:00 am Ann Redgate & Melissa Jones, IDES
Predicting Reinforced Plastic Material Performance Feb. 18 2:00 pm Jim McGuire, BASF
Part Design - Assembly of Components Mar. 6 2:00 pm Bill McMaster, BASF
How to Achieve Optimum Cycle Times Mar. 18 2:00 pm Jim McGuire, BASF
2009 Scientific Molding Webinars & Training Andy Routsis, A. Routsis Associates, Inc.
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