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Tag: Blown Film

Thermoforming

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Thermoforming
Thermoforming involves heating a sheet of thermosetting plastic material until it softens, then molding it into a desired shape.

Rotational Molding

Posted on April 1, 2022 (November 13, 2023) by shennyj
Rotational Molding
Rotational molding is an economical way to produce hollow parts of all sizes.

Reactive Polymer Processing

Posted on April 1, 2022 (November 13, 2023) by shennyj
Reactive Polymer Processing
For thermoset polymer compounds, cross-linking between the growing polymer chains occurs during the polymerization reaction, so the production and processing steps need to be combined when working with these compounds.

Powder Coating

Posted on April 1, 2022 (October 19, 2023) by shennyj
Powder Coating
In powder coating, a dry polymer powder is applied to an object. Powder coating is less harmful to the environment than traditional wet spray painting because it produces lower VOC emissions.

Injection Molding

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Injection Molding
Injection molding is the most common molding process after extruders. It is widely used to process thermoplastics and thermosets.

Fiber Spinning

Posted on April 1, 2022 (June 22, 2022) by shennyj
Fiber Spinning
Fiber spinning is used to make synthetic fibers for use in many industries.

Extruders

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Extruders
Extruders are used to produce plastic products such as flexible pipes and plastic sheets. They can also be used to mix materials.

Calendering

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Calendering
Calendering is used to produce a variety of sheet-like polymer products. In particular, it is the leading method for processing vinyl.

Blown Film

Posted on April 1, 2022 (October 19, 2023) by shennyj
Blown Film
Film blowing is used to manufacture thin sheets of plastics from a melted polymer.

Blow Molding

Posted on April 1, 2022 (May 6, 2022) by shennyj
Blow Molding
Blow molding is used to produce sturdy plastic containers and parts of all sizes.

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