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Static Beat | Side Matters

(Static-Beat)

February 07, 2012, When installing tinsel or a static bar near the web, does it matter which side it's on? If so, why does side matter? When installing tinsel or a static bar near the web, does it matter which side it’s ...

Coating Matters | How To Choose a Coating Site

(Coating/Laminating)

January 29, 2012, ... than read his column, titled "Coating Matters | How To Choose a Coating Site," click on his podcast below: how-to-choose-coating-site What came first, the chicken or the egg? When determining how to ...

Coating Matters | Down-Web Uniformity

(Coating/Laminating)

January 09, 2012, Sometimes there is a complex, multivariable solution to a coating defect and sometimes… If you'd like to hear from Mark Miller's own lips rather than read his column, titled "Coating Matters | Down-Web ...

BOPP from Toray Plastics (America) Offers Matte, High-End Look

(Flexpack)

December 18, 2011, Torayfan KMS1 BOPP film with matte finish, a broad heat-seal range, and low COF provides excellent printability and a distinctive look for snack foods NORTH KINGSTON, RI | Toray Plastics (America) ...

Coating Matters | How To Select a Fluid Coating Method

(Adhesive Coating)

December 14, 2011, Choosing a fluid coating method for a specific product can be a daunting decision. Why would you coat with a roller instead of a knife; a rod instead of a slot die? There are many methods for fluid ...

Matteucci Award Recognizes Four Exceptional Presenters at AIMCAL Fall 2011 TechCon

(Coating/Laminating News)

October 27, 2011, In keeping with tradition, the Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL), Ft. Mill, SC, recognized exceptional presenters with its coveted Matteucci Award at its annual fall technical conference, ...

Coating Matters: How To Avoid Bubble Defects

(Coating Matters)

October 10, 2011, ... on “What the Coating Bead Can Tell You,” http://pffc-online.com/coating_matters/coating-bead-message-0822 you would understand that the surface energy of the fluid and the substrate play a major role in ...

Coating Matters: Slot Die Coating Fundamentals

(Coating/Laminating)

June 30, 2011, Recently, a lot has been asked of coating technology. Products in the printed electronic fields, such as solar panels and battery technology, have pushed Recently, a lot has been asked of coating technology. ...

Coating Matters: Open Up the Coating Process Window

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2011, If you have worked around a coating process facility, you have undoubtedly heard someone refer to the coating process window. This statistical assessment If you have worked around a coating process facility, ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, The following column, co-written by Joe Martin at Qualitek, Tucker, GA, is a preview of the paper I will be presenting at the Pressure Sensitive Tape The following column, co-written by Joe Martin at Qualitek, ...

Coating Matters: 4 Steps to Resolving Coating Defects

(Coating/Laminating)

February 28, 2011, Every coating process engineer and equipment operator wants to know where to start when a coating problem surfaces with their product. So let's start Every coating process engineer and equipment operator ...

Coating Matters: Don't Blame Chatter on Coating Hea

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2011, Let's talk chatter. Not just because it's cold outside, but because it is a common defect in the coating industry. What is chatter? For those who have Let's talk chatter. Not just because it's cold outside, ...

Coating Matters: Defects | Finding the Cause

(Coating/Laminating)

December 31, 2010, ... engineers who provide the new challenge, and the process engineer who is scaling up this new product to production. “Coating Matters” is dedicated to understanding the coating station, the interactions ...

Coating Replaces Matte Film

(Carton Box)

January 31, 2010, Starkote AQ-5002 high-Asuited to cosmetic packaging and more. Designed as a cost-effective replacement to matte film, coating has a soft suede feel that Starkote AQ-5002 high-Asuited to cosmetic packaging ...

AIMCAL Announces Matteucci Awards

(News Clips Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... Fall Technical Conferences, the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) announced on October 21 the recipients of the John Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards. Winner of the ...

AIMCAL Announces Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2009, Following in the tradition of past Fall Technical Conferences, the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) announced on October 21st the recipients of the John Matteucci Technical ...

COF Testing: Why Does it Matter?

(Process Management)

July 31, 2008, ... locks and captures the angle of slide. The tangent of this angle is the static coefficient of friction. Why does it matter? If the static COF is too high, problems with stacking and unstacking of cartons, ...

Operators' Opinions Matter

(Magazine)

July 31, 2007, Why consult operators? The best way to make improvements is to involve those actually performing the work. Process Management Why consult operators? Attitudes toward operators and helpers can be a hurdle ...

Measure What Matters

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... converters are overwhelmed with data that is collected religiously but is not actionable. The goal is to measure what matters. in metrics that are actionable. Once again, “that which can be measured can ...

Size Doesn't Always Matte

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, CMM 2003 may have been smaller than in past years, but focused buyers prove... Size Doesn't Always Matter. Product round-up from: ABB Inc., Catbridge Machinery, Comexi, Contech, Creo, Fife, John Lack Equipment, ...