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Why Choose a Career in Plastics Manufacturing?

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Why Choose a Career in Plastics Manufacturing?

Are you a problem solver? I read this interesting article in Design World, which describes manufacturing as one of the best career choices for problem solvers. Given my plastics manufacturing and engineering background, this topic sparked my...

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CJ - Filament Wound Composite Bearings

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6 Reasons to Choose Filament Wound Composite Bearings

Looking for a tough, durable and versatile bearing for an industrial application? A filament wound composite bearing might be just the ticket based...

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Why Choose Plasma Surface Treatment of Plastics to Enhance Adhesion?

Good adhesion of manufactured parts. Whether you want to adhere one part to another, or secure paint to a component, good adhesion can be difficult...

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Rulon Shapes, Forms or Fabrication – Which is Right for You?

Have you heard about the newest Rulon formula, Rulon 1834? It’s an exciting addition to the Rulon fluoropolymers product line. You may already know...

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What is Bearing Service Life? And Which Qualities Impact it?

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What is Bearing Service Life? And Which Qualities Impact it?

We often talk about the importance of bearing service life in this forum, but what exactly is a good standard of measure to this question? The truth...

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Waterproof Bearings: Why Replace Stainless with Plastic?

“You want to replace tough bronze bearings with plastic?” This was the comment one of our OEMs heard when attempting to retrofit their metal...

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Let’s Compare: Metal Bearings vs. Plastic Bearings in Robotics

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Let’s Compare: Metal Bearings vs. Plastic Bearings in Robotics

Have you downloaded your copy of the Robotics and Manufacturing White Paper? It’s a free resource to help you evaluate plastic and metal bearings to...

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Machining UHMW: Why Is Holding Tolerances So Difficult? (GUIDE)

Ever tried to machine UHMW? It’s no easy task given the material’s instability. In fact, UHMW has 12x the expansion rate of steel. Controlling heat...

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Composite Plain Bearings: 5 Benefits of a Lightweight Material

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Composite Plain Bearings: 5 Benefits of a Lightweight Material

If you’re a regular reader of this space, you may recall our debate about plain bearing vs. a plane bearing. While the spelling might be hotly...

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Food Bearings for Peanut Processing: Solving a Lubrication Challenge

Thanks for your feedback to our recent post about food bearings and the Food Safety Modernization Act. It’s a topic that has some serious...

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How it Works: Coordinate Measuring Machine for Plastic Fabrication

We’ve got an exciting new addition to our plastic fabrication shop – a new coordinate measuring machine! Today I want to share some of the benefits...

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How Will the Food Safety Modernization Act Impact Bearing Selection?

Are you ready for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? The clock is ticking — and most manufacturers need to be in full compliance with the...

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Plastic Manufacturing and 3D Printing: An Overview

Have you been following the evolution of 3D/additive printing? It’s changing the traditional model of plastic manufacturing. Once used as a simple...

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