June 2014

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Featuring this issue;

3D printer EOFY offers

Ampacet acquire ACA

Inside 3D Printing — coming to Melbourne

Flight Recyclign - RPET

Sepro Robots

PurgeX - Australia’s purge

Thermwood CNC routers

NMW/Ausplas 2014 post show wrap

Greiner extrusion

Polystruct long fibre polymers

Think Pipes Think PVC

Australian Institue of Packaging newsletter

Ingeo - Naturally Advanced Materials

Latest news

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PlastixANZ eMagazine June 2014

LOW$VOLTAGE$TUNNEL$LIGHTING$SYSTEM

Roobuck'Pty'Ltd,'a'Sydney'based'manufacturerof'ligh:ng'equipment'have'developed'a'new'low'voltage'tunnel'ligh:ng'system'for'use'in'underground'mines.

P'D'Plas:cs'were'requested'to'supply'a'material'to'meet'the'quite'exac:ng'requirements'for'the'applica:on'which'is'a'sealed'LED'light'housing.

As'the'unit'is'sealed,'high'temperatures'are'developed'within'the'housing'(200oC)'which'the'material'had'to'be'able'to'withstand,'the'specifica:on'requiring'an'opera:ng':me'greater'than'50,000'hours.

Other'specifica:ons'required'to'be'met'were'for'good'thermal'conduc:vity'to'dissipate'the'heat,'flame'retardancy,'high'rigidity'and'good'impact'strength.'

The'material'developed'for'the'applica:on'is''a'40%'glass'filled'PPS','which'is'modified'by'the'incorpora:on'of'a'nylon'66'to'increase'impact'strength,'and'meets'the'temperature,'thermal'conduc:vity'and'flame'retardant'requirements.

PD'Plas:cs'worked'together'with'ISCA'Ltd,'a'Sydney'based'designer'and'moulder,'on'the'project.'ISCA'produced'the'tooling'and'the'LED'light'housing'on'their'FANUC'Roboshot'servo'driven'machine,'which'is'80%'more'efficient'

than'a'hydraulic'machine'of'the'same'capacity.

IP'67

Thermally'regulated'to'45oC'opera:ng'temperature

Thermal'conduc:ng'plas:c'housingY'no'aluminium'casing

0pera:ng':me'greater'than'50,000'hours

Latest news on material drying: ATTN automatic dew-point and temperature control system

motan-colortronic have developed ATTN – an automatic temperature and dew-point control system which maintains the dew-point of the granulate being dried constantly to a defined value in line with the process parameters of the part being moulded. ATTN is now a standard feature throughout the entire LUXOR A range of dryers.

ATTN for LUXOR A dryers – 80 to 2400 litres capacityWith immediate effect, the ATTN automatic temperature and dew-point control system option is now available throughout the entire LUXOR A dryer range. ATTN, maintains a constant dew-point of the process air. It is essential for materials that require predefined moisture content and will be damaged if over dried as a result of too low dew-points. The dew-point of the process air is constantly regulated and documented to ensure regulation precision within +/- one degree.

ATTN has been designed to maintain a constant dew-point of the process air for drying plastic granules. It is generally installed in the dry air generator and can only be set to one specific dew-point between -30°C and +5°C. This pre-set dew-point value is then stored and maintained. This principle requires that the amount of moisture in the process return air is higher than the set dew-point. Under normal atmospheric conditions, this is the case.

With ATTN, all drying bins of a dry air generator are always operating with process air at the respective dew-point set value. This is particularly true for single-bin stations. However, multi-bin stations can also be equipped with this option.

ATTN and ETA plus® - a useful combinationATTN keeps the dew-point constant, ETA plus® controls the air volume and the drying temperature. The combination of ATTN and ETA plus ® is possible and makes sense, since the control of air volume and the automatic adjustment of the temperature optimally supports proper drying at a constant dew-point: ATTN keeps the dew-point

constant while ETA plus®

Ampacet, a Global Color & Additive Masterbatch Producer to Acquire Allied Color and AdditivesSpecialChem - Jun 4, 2014

Ampacet Corporation, a leader in the global production of color and additive masterbatch, has announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Allied Color and Additives (ACA), headquartered in Mitcham, Australia. ACA specializes in color and functional additive masterbatch for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Closing of the acquisition is currently anticipated to occur in July.

“We are delighted to be moving forward with bringing the capabilities of Allied Color into our fold,"' says Ampacet President and CEO Robert DeFalco. “Continued expansion in the Asia- Pacific region has long been part of our growth strategy.”

Privately-held ACA employs 40 and operates manufacturing facilities in both Australia and New Zealand. “This acquisition will serve to further strengthen the high level of products and services ACA customers have come to expect over the years," says Anthony Sewell, Allied Managing Director. “Ampacet’s commitment to product innovation and customization, as well as unprecedented customer service, have long been our mission. Ampacet excels in those areas and our customers will welcome Ampacet’s commitment to their success.”

About Ampacet

Ampacet Corporation, an independent supplier of color and additive masterbatches to the worldwide thermoplastic industry, is committed to develop high quality products offering distinct value that meet or exceed the requirements of its customers, with all aspects of regulatory and safety compliances firmly assured.

Source: Ampacet

Australia’s leading packaging conference to discuss a diverse range of packaging topics

2014 AIP National Conference June 17th and 18thChemical migration from packaging to food, Innovative Responsible Packaging, Chain of Custody Certification and Sustainable Fibre Sourcing, the latest generation in metallocene polyethylene products, Zero waste at events and venues and the use of polybutene-1 based products in flexible packaging are just some of the technical papers that will be presented at Australia’s leading packaging conference in June.

Thermos has been with us for over 100 years and they keep impressing their customers by streamlining product design process through innovative technology, such as 3D printing. Read how the research and development department at Thermos uses 3D technology to verify product designs with better prototypes and speed up the manufacturing process.

In our case study, “Airtight Performance,” by Thermos Research and Development manager Matsuyama-san, you'll learn about:

• How Thermos traditionally created prototypes.

• How 3D printing technology reduces turnaround time and cost for product design processes.

• How engineers with less experience can optimise their designs with simply a few clicks of a button.

• Other ways Thermos uses 3D printing to create innovative designs

If you'd like to read the Thermos case study click here. Contact us for more information or to talk to one of our sales team on (03) 8587 8200.

ENGEL at FIP Solution Plastique, Lyon Eurexpo France

Techspan reports – ENGEL Austria will participate at the upcoming FIP 2014 in LyonCompact manufacturing cells, fast mould changes and flexible process integration

ENGEL’s appearance at the 2014 FIP exhibition, which takes place from 17th to 20th June in Lyon, will be focusing on tie-bar-less technology, now in its 25th year. Using a highly innovative application from the medical technology industry, the company will be demonstrating how tie-bar-less clamping units can increase production efficiency significantly.

Other highlights at ENGEL’s stand in hall 6.2 include its all-electric high-performance machines, the new CC300 control unit generation and the ENGEL plus service program. MORE

Global market for stabilizers to increase to US$5.3 bln in 2021Plastics last forever – but only when protected against effects of heat and light. Therefore, stabilizers are indispensable for many products made from plastics and rubber: They ensure safe processing and prevent premature aging and weathering. Especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has to be treated with stabilizers. The market research institute Ceresana has just published a new study regarding the market for these essential additives.

A Schulman Inc. to acquire most of Ferro Corp Specialty Plastics business

Less than a year after ending its effort to acquire Ferro Corp., A. Schulman Inc. is acquiring most of Ferro's Specialty Plastics business for US$91 mln in cash. The deal with Schulman includes four U.S. plants and a plant in Spain- in Stryker, Ohio; Evansville and Plymouth, Ind.; Carpentersville, Ill., and Castellon, Spain.

Don‘t take NO for an answer

Pipette Molder, Scientific Specialties, “Makes millions” Using

SEPRO AutomationOn their website, Scientific Specialties Inc. (SSI), Lodi, CA, is described as making “injection

molded plastic consumable and durable products for use in life science research laboratories.” More

specifically, SSI is one of the leading suppliers in the world of tubes, pipette tips, racks and other

products used in DNA extraction. This is a process that you see all the time in the crime labs on TV,

except that it’s often automated and very high speed. That’s why SSI makes lots of pipette tips…

millions and millions every week.

SSI has three automation cells making pipette tips, all built around Arburg injection-molding machines. Developed by Sepro America, the automation is design to increase molding efficiency and prevent possible DNA contamination.

Thermwood 5 axis CNC for trimming, patterns, molds, aerospace & composites

The Thermwood Multi-Purpose Five Axis Series combines all the elements needed for trimming formed parts, patterns or molds using five-axis simultaneous motions.  Whether you are interested in a moving table machine for high-speed trimming, a fixed table for large aerospace and composite fixtures or a high-wall machine, we have a solution for you:

Multi-Purpose 67

The Multi-Purpose 67 is an entry-level five axis available with a variety of either single or dual moving aluminum table sizes.

Model 67 7x10 Single Moving Table Model 67 5x10 Dual Moving

Tables

Multi-Purpose 90

The Multi-Purpose 90 is a heavy-duty five-axis designed for high-speed trimming and pattern machining, available in single or dual moving aluminum tables.

Model 90 5x12 Dual Moving Tables

Model 90 10x5 Single Moving Table

Multi-Purpose 70The Multi-Purpose 70 is designed for aerospace and composite applications utilizing large/heavy fixtures (various sizes available)

Model 70 10x20 Fixed Table Model 70 10x10 Fixed Table

Multi-Purpose 77The Multi-Purpose 77 is a heavy-duty, high-speed contained system for the machining of large aerospace and composite materials (various sizes available). 

Model 77 10x20 Fixed Table

New grades of high-modulus carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics for health

Focused on helping the health care industry reduce costs, SABIC's innovative plastics business has added to its diverse and relevant solutions portfolio with the introduction of two new grades of high-modulus carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics. A growing opportunity for medical device manufacturers includes a shift from using traditional metal or other fiber-filled materials in their applications to plastic.

Baerlocher Introduces Stabilizers For DCOIT Containing PVC CoatingsBaerlocher, a leading global producer of innovative additives for the plastics industry, introduces innovative liquid mixed metal stabilizers for PVC coatings protecting against microbiological degradation. The new stabilizers named Baerostab UBZ 635 XLP RF and Baerostab UBZ 782 XLP RF trigger a chemical challenge associated with DCOIT* and thus enables the industry to manufacture PVC products that comply with the latest EU regulations on biocides.

Ever$wondered$how$a$university$could$assist$your$business?'“Swinburne University of Technology is opening its doors to businesses via a series of Industry Open Days at its Wantirna and Hawthorn campuses. Each day is designed to provide you with expert insights and practical ideas to help your business to transform, grow, diversify or innovate.”Source: Belinda Anson, Manager, Collaboration and Partnerships at Swinburne University of Technology, Linked In 3.6.14 For more information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/industry-open-day/ To register go to: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/industry-open-day/register/

Long fibre thermoplastics polymers are often at the top of the list of metal replacement options due to the inherent performance capabilities and cost effectiveness.

A key element that makes Polystruct LFT compounds suitable to replace metal is their exceptional strength to weight ratio. By way of example the chart below can give you some indication of the weight savings on offer.

The specific gravity of a material defines the weight per cubic centimetre (or Millilitre) in grams at ambient temperature. Using this information it is easy to see that for a given part with a volume of 10 cm3 (or 10 ml), when made from Aluminium will weigh 26grams while selection of Nylon 6 with 40% long glass fibre will weigh just 13.1g – that’s a 50% reduction.

Specific Gravity Comparison Polystruct LFT compounds are ideally suited to replace metals in many industries including:

Automotive Mining

Consumer durables Aeronautical

Sports and recreation

Polystruct LFT utilises pultrusion technology which results in completely impregnated fibres, offering improved surface appearance and increased resistance to scratching and marring, perfect for aesthetic parts.

The range of choice for polymer and reinforcing fibre provide an almost endless scope to satisfy the performance requirements of your product. Furthermore, Polystruct LFT offers the ability to enhance functionality for UV protection, long term heat stability, colour and impact modification.

LFT compounds have already proven their worth in demanding automotive applications, currently accounting for approximately 80% of global volumes. This is no accident as superior performance at elevated temperatures (80°C), the ability to reduce weight & assembly costs, integration of multiple functions into a single part, combined with broader design scope all spell success in achieving the ever more demanding requirements of today’s competitive market. For example a typical metal front end module can weigh 6 to 8kg and have 25 separate components while a LFT front end module weighs around 3kg with as few as 3 components.

This has resulted in the latest cars having numerous LFT parts replacing traditional metal ones.

From Concept to Clay -- Students Idealize Next Gen-Buick Cars Using BASF Materials

Students from the College of Creative Studies (CCS) were asked to design a 2030 Buick concept vehicle using materials from BASF and craft into 3D clay models. Students consulted with BASF experts about the kind of advanced materials to use in their design and also visited BASF facilities to develop their own variations of exterior paint. To learn more, visit http://automotive.basf.us

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New Vice President of World Packaging Organisation (WPO) from AIP

Past President of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Pierre Pienaar MSc FAIP, has been elected to the prestigious position of Vice-President (responsible for Education) on the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Board. This appointment was made on the occasion of the biannual WPO meeting held in May at the Messe Dusseldorf in Germany.

Pierre had association with WPO in the 1990s in his role as President of the Institute of Packaging South Africa. After becoming involved with the AIP in 2002, he began the push for Australia to become a member of WPO. Pierre felt Australia had much to offer the international packaging world and he knew from previous experience how much there was to gain for members who were part of a global, industrial family and network. With Pierre’s drive and networking, and with the AIP’s blessing and enthusiasm, the Institute became a full member at WPO’s 85th board meeting in Istanbul in 2010.

Recycle your mobiles for the Salvos

This World Environment Day (5 June), MobileMuster is calling on all Victorian, Tasmanian, South and Western Australian residents to recycle their old mobiles, batteries and accessories at their local Salvos Stores to protect our environment and raise money for Salvos Stores. MobileMuster has pledged to give Salvos Stores in these states $2 for every kilogram of old mobiles collected.

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