by Anne Forcum, Christine Marotta, Mike Williams and Nicole Laput, Henkel Corporation As OEM and subcomponent manufacturers endeavor to design lower cost, lighter weight and more durable products, they have begun to replace metal and glass components with plastic components. As the number of plastic components continues to increase, it becomes more important for the … [Read more...] about Surface Preparation for Effective Plastic Bonding
Plastics Assembly
Selecting the Proper Assembly Process
By Jeffrey Frantz, Branson Deciding on the best assembly process for your application can be very confusing. There are several options available, from mechanical fasteners and adhesives to heat and friction methods, each with distinct advantages. Further complicating matters is everyone seems to have the "best" solution. To ultimately make the proper choice, each and every … [Read more...] about Selecting the Proper Assembly Process
The Value of Value-Added Services
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business In today's competitive environment, molders are often challenged to provide value beyond that inherent in the molding process. While cost, quality and turnaround time are critical, the "value add" may provide an edge that attracts new business and earns loyalty from existing customers. Product decorating and part assembly are two of the … [Read more...] about The Value of Value-Added Services
IML Solutions – Five Experts Share Advice
by RenĂ©e Varella In a recent survey of molding companies involved in in-mold labeling, nearly 86 percent said that their involvement with IML applications consist of being "responsible for bringing productivity solutions to my company." The respondents also indicated that the issues they face in IML range from misaligned labels (82.4 percent) to high-voltage arcing when the … [Read more...] about IML Solutions – Five Experts Share Advice