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Last month we were fortunate to capture a presentation by plastic material selection expert Michael Sepe. In this newsletter we share a link to both the video and slides from this event.
Also, you may have noticed a new search feature that appeared within Prospector called Green Plastics Search. The intent of this new service is to help you access green plastics that are biodegradable, include recycled content, or are derived from renewable resources.
In this issue:
- The Search for a 'Green' Material
- A Lesson on Pressure Losses and Differential Shrinkage
- Hot Runner Technology - Examples of Hot Runners in Use
- Expert Material Selection Techniques Video
- The Plastics Marketplace™ Updates!
- Plastics Training Webinars
- The IDES Team
The Search for a 'Green' Material
by Michelle Maniscalco, Injection Molding Magazine
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An environmental consciousness is emerging faster than biopolymer materials are being developed. Learn more from this case study from Injection Molding Magazine featuring Prospector's Property Search. |
A Lesson on Pressure Losses and Differential Shrinkage
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Focused Training Modules from A. Routsis Associates are complimentary tools you can use to train your workforce. Each module is extracted from one of their interactive training programs. You can play these videos on your computer for a group presentation or provide them to your individual employees. This lesson is intended to explain how pressure losses within the mold cavity can result in differential shrinkage in the final molded part. Also, be sure to receive a complimentary training lesson each week. |
Hot Runner Technology - Examples of Hot Runners in Use
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Synventive Molding Solutions has assembled a collection of practical hot runner examples to help injection molders better understand the technology and how it is applied. The guide presents applications ranging from very small parts (1 g) in multi-cavity molds, to large parts in single-cavity or stack molds. The sample of applications include parts molded from various materials including long glass fiber material. The guide presents Key Application Information, Customer Requirements, Solutions, Benefits Achieved, and Schematics so molders will be able to quickly reference and relate the applications to their own operations. |
Expert Material Selection Techniques Video
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This webinar was recorded live on September 12, 2008 featuring Michael Sepe, renowned materials expert, who introduced the New World of Plastic Material Selection. |
The Plastics Marketplace™ Updates!
Attention Molders!
How do you know you're getting the best prices from your regrind or excess inventory? Why not place a listing for them in The Plastics Marketplace™? It allows you to quickly and easily list the resin items you want to sell at your asking price. An injection molder recently sold 60,000 pounds of ABS regrind within days. Best of all, it doesn't cost you anything to list your materials. Please contact Mike Kmetz directly to list your materials today!
Also, if you are looking for any materials, let us know and we'll get the word out to our network.
Todays listings in the Marketplace include:
| Family | Description | Form | lbs |
$/lb |
| PVC | Rigid Clear | Regrind | 30000 | $0.30 |
| HDPE | HDPE natural regind from milk bottle, Fractional melt |
Regrind | 300000 | $0.31 |
| PPA | Amodel A-1340 HS in original 25 K bags |
Virgin | 38000 | $0.28 |
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| Topic | Date | Time (ET) | Presented by |
| New Ticona XFR Polyester for E/E Applications | Nov. 19 | 11:00 am | Jeanne Pilis, Ticona Engineering Polymers |
| Amorphous High Temperature Thermoplastics Overview | Jan. 22 | 2:00 pm | BASF |
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