2017年10月25日 星期三

ExxonMobil adding Santoprene grades for corner mold segments

ExxonMobil adding Santoprene grades for corner mold segments

Caroline SeidelExxonMobil Chemical Co. is launching two new grades of Santoprene for glass-run channels int he auto industry



Friedrichshafen, Germany — ExxonMobil Chemical Co. will launch two new grades of Santoprene-brand thermoplastic vulcanizates by the end of the year.
The new grades are aimed at corner mold segments in glass-run channels for automotive weather seals. The materials now are being sampled by customers, market developer Hermann-Josef Holz said at Fakuma 2017.
The new Santoprene grades have good shape and friction performance and display good bonding with EPDM, he added. Flexible sealing systems continue to draw interest from customers because of their lightweighting possibilities, according to Holz.
As previously announced, Houston-based ExxonMobil is expanding capacity for Santoprene and other specialty elastomers by 25 percent at its plant in Newport, Wales. That expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

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In-Mold Coatings Market to reach US$ 274.3 Mn by 2025, globally: Persistence Market Research

In-Mold Coatings Market to reach US$ 274.3 Mn by 2025, globally: Persistence Market Research


New York, Oct. 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Persistence Market Research delivers key insights on the global in-mold coatings market in its latest report titled ‘In-Mold Coatings Market: Global Industry Analysis (2012–2016) and Forecast (2017–2025).’ The long-term outlook on the global in-mold coatings market remains positive, with market value expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2017 – 2025). Among the product types, the solvent based segment is expected to expand at a healthy CAGR in terms of value over the forecast period. Global sales of in-mold coatings is estimated to be valued at US$ 187.5 Mn by the end of 2017. Asia Pacific is estimated to account for a value share of 38.4% in the global in-mold coatings market by 2017 end and it is anticipated to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. In this report, Persistence Market Research throws light on the drivers and restraints likely to impact the market during the forecast period.
Market Dynamics
The global in-mold coatings market is greatly influenced by many applications such as automotive, building & construction, sanitary products, electronics & appliances, etc. The Automotive segment accounts for a high market share in terms of value and volume as compared to other applications. Moreover, growth in the building & construction segment is expected to influence the in-mold coatings market positively, marking a high growth rate in developed as well as developing countries. This is expected to create strong growth opportunities in the global in-mold coatings market. Establishing long-term supply contracts with end users across specific industry segments can provide stability as well as growth opportunities for manufacturers in terms of revenue generation.
However, the global in-mold coatings market is expected to face some challenges. Complete dependency on petrochemical feedstock, recyclability issue of composites and high cost of raw materials are the factors that may impact global demand for in-mold coatings, thus in turn restricting revenue growth of the global in-mold coatings market.
Segmentation Analysis              
  • On the basis of product type, the solvent based segment is anticipated to continue to dominate the market in terms of value over the forecast period. The water based segment by product type is estimated to grow at a value CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period.
  • By resin technology, the polyurethane segment is expected to witness for significant growth owing to significant market value share, incremental $ opportunity and a healthy CAGR. This segment is projected to hold a market value share in excess of 70% throughout the forecast period.
  • In terms of formulation, the one component (1k) segment is expected to remain the most lucrative. The two component (2k) segment is expected to create incremental $ opportunity of US$ 22.6 Mn between 2017 and 2025.
  • On the basis of coating layer, the top coat segment is likely to dominate in terms of market value, projected to hold a value share in excess of 60% throughout the forecast period.
  • By substrate, the SMC segment of thermosetting is expected to register healthy growth between 2017 and 2025 while the physical form segment is expected to gain significant traction among other types.
Regional Market Projections
On the basis of market value share, Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a healthy CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period followed by Europe and North America. Europe is expected to hold a market value share of about 30% during the forecast period. North America is expected to represent incremental $ opportunity of US$ 20.2 Mn over the forecast period.
Vendor Insights
The report highlights some of the top companies operating in the global in-mold coatings market such as OMNOVA Solutions Inc, Stahl Holdings B.V., Berlac Group, AkzoNobel NV, The Sherwin Willams Company, Fujichem Sonneborn Ltd, RASCHIG GmbH., Protect Powder Coating Inc, and KECK Chimie. Top market players have been focusing on mergers and acquisitions of small and established players to strengthen their presence in the global in-mold coatings market.
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2017年10月23日 星期一

Mold Making and molding products for high-temperature plastics.

Mold Making and molding products for high-temperature plastics, engineering plastics & standard plastics


Intertech can make good quality mold and molding products project for different materials such as high-temperature plastics (PES, PEI, PEEK, PA-6), engineering plastics (PC, PET, POM, PBT, PA, Nylon) and standard plastics (PMMA, PP, PE, ABS)








Plastic Material Recycling Identification Code

Plastic Material Recycling Identification Code

Intertech, the Expert of plastic injection industry (mold development & injection molding service), provides the most common used plastic material recycling identification code
for your reference.  Hereby we show our knowledge about the plastic material and plastic recycling material information in plastic industry.
                                                               


Sign          Plastic Material         Application   Temp. & Feature   Color
1
PETPolyethylene terephthalate
Polyester fiber, thermoplastic resin, tape and water bottles, commercial beverage bottles, edible oil bottles. 
Heat resistance 60 ~ 85 Hardness and toughness, light weight, non-volatile,
Acid and alkali resistance
White or transparent
2
                 PEHigh-density polyethylene
Bottles, shopping bags, recycling barrels, agricultural management, cup seats, car barriers, fresh bottles, sports equipment and composite plastic wood
Heat resistance 90 ~ 110 corrosion resistance, acid and alkali
resistance, not easy to thoroughly clean the residue
White translucent
3
                           PVCPolyvinyl chloride
Pipe, wall and non-food bottles, plastic wrap, egg box, seasoning cans and so on
Heat resistance 60 ~ 80 .
high plasticity
Colorless and transparent
4
            (PELow-density polyethylene)
Plastic bags, all kinds of containers, vials, bottles, piping and various molded laboratory equipment
Heat resistance 70 ~ 90 corrosion resistance, acid and alkali
resistance
White translucent
5
                              PPPolypropylene
Auto parts, industrial fiber and food containers, food meal utensils, cups, pudding boxes, soy bottles, etc.
Heat resistance 100 ~ 140 , acid and alkali resistance, resistant to chemical substances, impact resistance, high temperature
endurable
White translucent
6
                        PSPolystyrene
desktop accessories, self-service tray, food tableware, toys, video cassettes, lotus bottles, ice cream box, instant noodles bowl, partitions and foam polystyrene (EPS) products such as polyline
Heat resistance 70 ~ 90 low water absorption, good stability
Colorless and transparent
7
Other plastics, including melamine, ABS resin (ABS), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), polylactic acid (PLA), nylon and glass fiber reinforced plastic
Food meal utensils
PC heat resistance 120 ~ 130 PLA heat resistance of about 50
PC / PLA / Acrylic is colorless and transparent

















2017年10月20日 星期五

First U.S. patient implanted with 3D-printed composite plastic sternum and ribcage

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October 19, 2017

On August 2, 2017, an American surgical team replaced the sternum and partial ribcage of a 20-year-old woman using a custom 3D-printed composite titanium/porous polyethylene (PE) implant. It is the first time this technology has been used in the United States and only the second time in the world that a 3D-printed composite sternum and ribcage has been implanted.
The device was designed and created by Anatomics, an Australian company based in St. Kilda that specializes in the manufacture of patient-specific implants. Because Anatomics’ 3D-printed implants do not have FDA approval, the company applied the agency’s Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) program, which provides a pathway for patients and their treating physicians to use devices that have not been cleared by FDA but that may provide a benefit.
The surgical team, led by Jeffrey L. Port, MD, attending cardio-thoracic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and professor of clinical cardio-thoracic surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, undertook the operation to revise a prior sternum/ribcage removal and reconstruction conducted in 2014. The patient underwent the original procedure to remove a malignant bone tumor.
In the original procedure, the cancer was successfully removed and the surgeon created an implant using off-the-shelf Gore-Tex (low-density porous polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE) and bone cement (methyl methacrylate, or MMC). Afterward, the patient was cancer-free but continued to experience pain and issues with breathing that did not improve over time. Online research led the patient to find a similar surgery performed in Spain using a custom implant developed by Anatomics. The patient and her family then worked with the staff at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Anatomics to access the implant under FDA's Expanded Access program.
High-resolution CT scans of the patient's chest were sent to Anatomics engineers via the secure AnatomicsRx software platform. After Dr. Port reviewed and confirmed the design on-line with the engineers, a biomodel of the patient's sternum and ribcage was created and a build code was sent to a 3D-printing lab in Australia.
The custom sternum implant is the second in the world to use Anatomics' PoreStar technology, a proprietary porous PE material with bone-like architecture. PoreStar is currently awaiting FDA marketing approval.
"After my initial resection and reconstruction surgery, I continued to experience breathing issues and pain," said the patient. "With a long, active life ahead of me, I wanted to participate in activities that I love fully and without pain. Electing to have this procedure was a big decision, and I'm coming forward to empower other people in the same position."
Anatomics' Executive Chairman Paul D'Urso, PhD, said, "Anatomics is humbled by the strength of the thousands of patients we have helped over 25 years since inventing BioModeling technology. The patient's story is one of many, but what makes it truly remarkable is how the patient and her family, Dr. Port and the staff at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, Anatomics, and the FDA came together to make this story a reality. It was a group effort that began with the patient's pursuit of information."
information source: https://www.plasticstoday.com/medical/first-us-patient-implanted-3d-printed-composite-plastic-sternum-and-ribcage/169369529957678

2017年10月17日 星期二

Mold production

Mold production


  • Molding testing and Molding capability : we have 50~250T injection molding machines in house, 300~3000T machines in associated party.
  • We test the best mold and product wide range of plastic products.

Project development

Intertech Machinery is good at manufacturing plastic mold components used in industrial and packaging applications. Per customer’s demand, we will discuss the raw material required, the color master batch requires, mold making size required, molding machine size required, cycle time estimation, production time calculation report…etc with customers. After that, parts design service, mold engineering service, mass production arrangement, post assembly service or post machining service are also provided.
Each mold and molding projects case, we will see client specifications to serve the needs of a wide variety of industries. Our injection mold technology have D&B D-U-N-S compliant working system and meets high industry standards. We can mold anyplastic, metal and rubber projects for customers. We have advanced machinery equipment to provide small to larger mold projects and also manufacture thermoplastic, engineering plastics, silicone rubber and metal parts.

Highlight Points:

  • Our professional service includes engineering, mold making, prototyping and tooling
  • From single prototype to OEM and ODM high professional volume production, We can manage all our clients plastic injection molding requirements.
  • Except making mold, we also provide injection molding service, compression molding service (especial for silicone rubber material compounding with various colors matching and production job for specific product need) or punch die production service.
  • our injection mold testing machine available 50~250T in house, 300~3000T in associated party.
  •  per each project need, we also design and provide fixture and jig making service for stabilizing some easy deformed parts need.
  • per customer’s need, we also provide chrome plated, painting, ultra-sonic welding, assembly or packing/printing service.

2017年10月16日 星期一

​Microsoft just built these Wi-Fi tree houses so staff can connect with nature


Microsoft has rigged up three high-tech tree houses for employees to work and meet in up in Redmond's Pacific Northwest Douglas firs.


These aren't normal tree houses with ladders and rickety doors: a long winding wooden ramp leads to a "branch-based meeting space" called the Crow's Nest whose "hand-carved arched double door" glide open when employees swipe their badge, according to Microsoft.

The company built the treehouses after a recent employee survey found many workers would like to work outdoors more if they could. Microsoft is also building other "technology-enabled outdoor districts" around its Redmond campus, taking advantage of the nature available on its 500-hectare property rather than creating green indoor spaces.
The outdoor spaces are designed to offer a space that encourages collaboration while offering the tools to be just as productive as if they were at the office, according to Microsoft.
The rooms and decks are covered by a large outdoor WiFi network, and there are wooden awnings attached to tree trunks that shield workers from rain, snow, and the occasional falling pinecone. Every weatherproof bench has a hatch containing a power supply.
Two of the three treehouses are open, which includes a cedar meeting room, and the Crow's Nest, which sits 12-feet above the ground and features a circular skylight. The Crow's Nest deck has a stairwell leading to a higher perch for "communing with nature".


treehouse-microsoft.jpg
A Microsoft treehouse.
Image: Microsoft

A third tree house will be a lounge space for workers to "chill inside or out of". On the leisure side of things, Microsoft has extended the internal cafe with a shipping container that houses a barbecue restaurant. And there's an outdoor gas fireplace to attract the after-work crowd.




While Microsoft has equipped the tree houses with Wi-Fi for employees to communicate and work online, it opted not to install an AV system, so presumably this is not a space for PowerPoint presentations.
The elaborate tree-borne meeting rooms were built by Pete Nelson, host of the TV show Treehouse Masters, who designed the treehouses to flex and expand as the trees grow. The buildings should last at least 20 years.

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Home product mold

Home product mold


Per each customer’s specific requirement, before making the machining job , we have to raise up the house mold & home appliances molding design level. For examples, when making those critical house mold molds, many kinds of slots, many kinds of material are needed in molding in one same mold or assemblied in one same mold. 

By doing this, we have to design the machining programming procedure with bigger capacity, plus, with high deep hole cavity machining capability and high stability procedure to acoomplish this job. Eventually, such way will increase the mold machining difficulty. However, Intertech can cooperate with customer’s house mold & home appliances molding to adjust mold machining processing for satisfy each customer’s requirement.

This technology house mold & home appliances molding can be used in refrigerator mouldwashing machine mouldair conditioner mouldTV mouldtable mouldchair mouldstool mould, home appliance partsetc.

Project development




Intertech Machinery is good at manufacturing plastic mold components used in industrial and packaging applications. Per customer’s demand, we will discuss the raw material required, the color master batch requires, mold making size required, molding machine size required, cycle time estimation, production time calculation report…etc with customers. After that, parts design service, mold engineering service, mass production arrangement, post assembly service or post machining service are also provided.
Each mold and molding projects case, we will see client specifications to serve the needs of a wide variety of industries. Our injection mold technology have D&B D-U-N-S compliant working system and meets high industry standards. We can mold any plastic, metal and rubber projects for customers. We have advanced machinery equipment to provide small to larger mold projects and also manufacture thermoplastic, engineering plastics, silicone rubber and metal parts.

Highlight Points:

  • Our professional service includes engineering, mold making, prototyping and tooling
  • From single prototype to OEM and ODM high professional volume production, We can manage all our clients plastic injection molding requirements.
  • Except making mold, we also provide injection molding service, compression molding service (especial for silicone rubber material compounding with various colors matching and production job for specific product need) or punch die production service.
  • our injection mold testing machine available 50~250T in house, 300~3000T in associated party.
  • per each project need, we also design and provide fixture and jig making service for stabilizing some easy deformed parts need.
  • per customer’s need, we also provide chrome plated, painting, ultra-sonic welding, assembly or packing/printing service.
We provide low volume, pilot run of production job and mass production for customer.
Product Name
mold
Plastic Material
PP , PE , ABS , POM , PET, PBT, Nylon + GF…..etc. 
PC, PMMA Acraylic for transpartent product.
Steel of Cavity & Core
Up to customer’s budget and productivity required, 
we suggest the following steel grade: 
Pre- harden steel : P20 (1.2311), P20+Ni…etc 
Harfen Steel : H13 (1.2344) / NAK80…etc. 
Stainless steel : ASSAB Stavax…etc
Steel of Mold Base
Up to customer’s budget and requirement , we suggest different mold base steel to clients. Normal used material S50C, or P20
No. of Cavity
Customized
Hardness of Cavity & Core
Pre-Hardenss Steel : HRC 30~32+-1*
Heat Treatment Steel : HRC 50~52+-1*
Core pulling or Ejection system
Depends on the Products. 
Commonly used :Motor , oil cylinder, stripping plate, angel pin, ejector pin…etc
Mould Accessories
Compatible to DME/ HASCO Standard.
Cooling System
In Core : Baffle or By pass cooling 
In Cavity Plate: Chain drilling type colling
Surface Finish
Up to the prodct’s requirement, Normal used : Texture, EDM maching , Polishing
Mold Life
Up to mold steel grade, under ideal operation condition, 
1. Pre-harden steel, min. 20~300000 shots 
2. Harden / heat treatment steel : 60~800000 shots. 
3. Stainless steel : 1 million shots.
Runner
1. Cold runner 
2. Hot runner 
3.cold runner +hot runner
Delivery time
40~50 days , presenting T1 samples
Packing
Standard Wooden Case
Production
We can also provide Pilot Run production and molding production

For plastic mold design, …

1. The software we use includes Pro-Engineer, I-Deas, Cimetron, Auto-Cad & Solidworks.
2. Cutomer can send 2D, 3D, by .igs .stp, formats to us.
3. We can provide mold flow analysis service.
4. Mold design (with the best optimized mold water channel arrangement design and the best cycle time performance consideration design)

In addition, CNC milled prototype, 3D printing prototype, prototype mold making service, fixture / jig making or welding horn design and making are available in Intertech with good experience !


We need 2D, 3D parts design to start our job, we can sign NDA (if needed)

For mold making:

When making mold project, per customer’s requirement for mold steel material, we choose the suitable mold steel grade for our customers.  We have high quality German and Japan imports mold steel material to proceed our mold project making. Then, the gating way will be discussed, the mold surface will be discussed, the mold cooling channel design will be checked, the operation style will be discussed, the molding machine size will be determined and the mold mechanism in actual production movement will all be checked as well.  Only after our mold engineers discussing with our customers for the mold engineering in detail, we will proceed with our mold making job. 

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