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PERSPECT IVESection S-71 Covering Eastern North CarolinaNewsletter of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Piedmont-Coastal Section, North Carolina
Promoting the Scientific & Engineering Knowledge of Plastics
Volume XXXV No. 7, Mar 2011
A few SPEcial Words from our President -
March 8th
TOPIC: Cavity Pressure Control Capabilities LOCATION: Tyco Electronics Global Automotive Division, 719 Pegg Road, Greensboro, NC
SPONSOR: RJG, Inc
BOD Meeting: 4:00 (room available at 3:30)
Tour and Shop floor demo at 5:00 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm; Speaker at 7:00 pm
GUEST SPEAKER: Jon Newsome / Jay Needham
Please RSVP by Mar 4
The February meeting was held at Chef Paul’s restaurant in Sanford, NC. Attendees dined on herb chicken and baked pork chops. SPE members gathered to honor Education Night Scholarship/Award recipients. Educational Grants were made to North Carolina State University, Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, NC and the Polymer Center for Excellence in Charlotte, NC as well as ANTEC.
Dennis Hayford from the Polymer Center gave an excellent presentation on the history and development of the Polymer Center. The people at PCE provide an astounding number of services for the plastics industry from training, to testing, compounding, and mold design. More information can be found at their website www.polymers-center.org.
This month’s meeting will be held in Greensboro, NC at Tyco’s Pegg Road facility. It will be on the topic of Scientific Molding. Last year’s presentation was excellent. It included information on using sensors to monitor cavity pressure, temperature, plastic flow and other pertinent factors in production molding. This March will revisit the same topic.
Once again, it is time to nominate officers and board members for the 2011-2012 SPE year. If you are interested in being on the Board of Directors or in being an Officer, please contact myself, Glenn Shearin or your President-Elect Mike Ellison. We have several positions opening. This is a great opportunity to get more involved as well as network.
George Millington, our Membership Chairman, informs me that we currently have 185 members. Let me emphasize the importance of maintaining your membership with SPE. Our organization is only as strong as its membership. So please, if you know anyone who would like to join or who is just interested in what we do, let us know.
Sincerely,To make reservations
contact
Clark Broome 336-665-4527 (work)336-686-0007 (cell)
2010/2011 PIEDMONT-COASTAL SECTION OFFICERS
Glenn Mike Don Steve Clark
Officers Name Business Phone Cell (home) E-Mail
President Glenn Shearin CCCC 919-718-7343 919-776-7497(h) [email protected] 919-353-0304(c) [email protected] Pres.Elect Mike Ellison PolyOne 336-856-9003 336-937-2141(c) [email protected] Treasurer Steve Hamm Tyco Electronics 336-727-5239 336-207-4451(c) [email protected] Don Aikin Don Aiken & Assoc 919-819-5309 919-556-2302(h) [email protected] Clark Broome Tyco Electronics 336-665-4527 336-686-0007(c) [email protected]
Board of Directors 2010/2011 Russell Broome, Paul Sonkin, Jim Chapman, Rodney Joslin 2011/2012 Darlene McNeish, Dan Fuccella, Jared Goble, Steve Hamm 2012/2013 Al Barbour, Maury Balik, Mike Bailey, George Millington
Board of Directors by Position: House - Clark Broome; Education - Maury Balik; Advertising - George Millington and Tim Earley; Rules - Jim Scott; Historian - open; Membership - George Millington; Newsletter Editor - Mike Jensen; Awards - Russell Broome; Golf Outing - Jackie Ryba and Steve Hamm; Rules - open
Liaisons: NCSU - Dr Maury Balik CCCC - Glenn Shearin Carolinas Section SPE - Dennis Hayford NC A&T - Geoff Foster PCE - Dan Fuccella SPE Executive Committee - Russell Broome
PERSPECTIVE is published electronically monthly from September through May, to inform members of the Section’s activities, national events, and news. Communications should be sent to the Editor: Mike Jensen, 420 Kings Hollow Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603; [email protected], or telephone at 919-329-7390 (home).
To advertize in our newsletter, contact George Millington at 910-512-0834 [email protected].
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March 8 Meeting and Tourat Tyco in Greensboro
Announcing the Piedmont-Coastal SPETour, Demo and Meeting
TOPIC: Cavity Pressure Control Capabilities LOCATION: Tyco Electronics Global Automotive Division, 719 Pegg Road, Greensboro, NC
SPONSOR: RJG, Inc
BOD Meeting: 4:00 (room available at 3:30)
Tour and Shop floor demo at 5:00 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm; Speaker at 7:00 pm
GUEST SPEAKER: Jon Newsome / Jay Needham
The meeting topic is cavity pressure control capabilities which will be discussed in a classroom environment with shop floor demonstration.
The guest speaker, Jon Newsome, is the Regional Manager for RJG and is a certified RJG Trainer with experience with instrumented molding with in-cavity sensors, advanced scientific and systematic processing techniques, metal and powder injection molding, multi-component and two shot molding, high speed processing for packaging applications, and precision molding techniques.
Jay Needham, Sr. Plastics Process Engineer for Tyco Electronics Global Automotive Division and certified RJG Trainer, will assist Jon with the shop floor demonstration and plant tour. Both Jon and Jay have over 25 years experience in the plastics industry.
Cost: $18
RSVP: Contact Clark Broome for reservations
336.665.4527 office, 336.686.0007 cell
Note: RSVP by March 4th so dinner can be ordered
Event Schedule
BOD Meeting: 4:00 pmTour and Demo: 5:00 pmDinner: 6:00 pmSpeaker: 7:00 pm
OUR SPONSORSTraining: Consultants/Training Page WebsiteApplied Technologies Inc. . . . . 8 www.ati-engineers.com chemlabconsulting, LLC . . . . . 5 Forward Motion . . . . . . . . . . 5 www.ForwardMotionAssociates.comPorticos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.porticos.net
Equipment:ABC Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 www.ABCgroup3.comSynergy Marketing Assoc . . . . . 8 Fordham Plastics . . . . . . . . . . 8 www.FordhamPlastics.com
MaterialsDayson Polymers . . . . . . . . 10 www.daysonpolymers.comNew Life Plastics Recycling . . . 10 www.newlifeplastics.comPolymer Technology & Services . 4 www.ptsllc.comPolyOne Distribution . . . . . . . 2 www.polyone.comUniform Color . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.uniformcolor.comTriangle Polymers . . . . . . . . 8
ProcessorsAmerican Extruded Plastics . . . . 6 www.aeplastics.com American Injection Molding . . . 2 www.aimolding.comAimet Technologies . . . . . . . . 6 www.aimet.comDouglas Fabrication & Machine . . 8 www.douglasfab.comFR Male and Associates . . . . . . 12 www.FRMale.comPolymers Center of Excellence . . 6 www.polymers-center.orgSyracuse Plastics . . . . . . . . . . 5 www.SyracusePlastics.comTechnimark . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.technimark.comTech Molded Plastics . . . . . . . . 10 www.ttmp.com Whiteridge Plastics . . . . . . . . . 8 www.wek-whiteridge.com
Professional SearchDimensions Professional Search . . 7 www.ncplastics.com
ToolingCarson Tool and Mold . . . . . . . 6 www.carsonmold.comDME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 www.dme.netHi-Tech Plating . . . . . . . . . . . 7 www.hitecplating.comFR Male and Associates . . . . . . 12 www.FRMale.comOmni Tool, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.omnitool-nc.comMaloney Tool and Mold . . . . . . 11 www.maloneycos.comMeusburger USA . . . . . . . . . . 5 www.meusburger.comRichmond Tooling . . . . . . . . . 5 www.richmondtooling.comSuperior Tooling, Inc. . . . . . . . 8 www.sti-nc.comTech Molded Plastics . . . . . . . . 10 www.ttmp.com
THANK YOU!The members of the Piedmont-Coastal Section, a non-profit organization, thank these sponsors for
their generosity. Donations to our section are used for educational purposes.
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Danville Community College
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Upcoming Piedmont-Coastal SPE Meetings
March 8: Scientific Molding, Tyco - GreensboroApril 12: Process Nite, WhiteRidge Plastics - Reidsville
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Piedmont-Coastal Section S71As of February 5th –
we have 185 members -AWESOME!
CONTINUE TO RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS – NEW MEMBERS WILL BENEFIT FROM SPE AND NEW MEMBERS WILL HELP OUR SECTION REMAIN
STRONG – LET’S REACH 200 MEMBERS
Our membership is growing thanks to you. Keep looking for and recruiting new members. Remember – SPE offers many benefits – Members only search to find new customers, technical paper searches on a wide variety of topics, LinkedIn & Face Book options, resume services – if you are looking for a job or if you are looking for a candidate to fill a position, networking, waived membership dues if you get unemployed, Plastics Engineering magazine and much more.
Members and non-members – plan on coming to our monthly events – a great networking opportunity and a great place to learn more about our organization.
Please review our great list of Advertisers/Sponsors – check out their websites and their capabilities – they are a great benefit to allow our section to promote the word about plastics and allow us to help students, colleges and others financially in this time of need.
If you are not a member of SPE and are receiving this newsletter and want information on joining SPE – particularly with a new low introductory rate, please contact me (contact information below) and I will get you the information on joining our group with the new low membership rate.
Plan on coming out to our 2010/2011 planned functions – bring a coworker and let them enjoy the activities of
our section. See you at the next function.
If you have any questions, please contact me by e-mail at [email protected].
George MillingtonSPE Membership Chairman – Piedmont Coastal Section S71President - Plastic Molding Connection, Inc1134 Veranda Court, Leland, NC 28451Phone 910-512-0834
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Minutes - February 8, 2011 Board of Directors Meeting
The following were present:
Glenn Shearin-PresidentMike Ellison-President ElectDon Aikin, SecretaryRodney JoslinDan FuccellaClark Broome-Concillor
Treasurer’s Report: Steve Hamm had a last minute issue which prevented his attendance. Glenn Shearin will contact Steve about circulating the current treasurer’s report
Membership: George Millington was unable to attend due to illness, but emailed a current membership status. Currently the section has 185 members.
Nominating Committee: Glenn Shearin will send out an email soliciting members for the 2011/2012 nominating committee. Several members of the board indicated a willingness to serve only if an insufficient number of new members were found to form this year’s nominating committee. Glenn will also contact unsuccessful candidates in last year’s BOD elections to see if they are interested in running again in 2011.
Calendar: The board confirmed the following calendar items before our summer ‘break’:
1. The March meeting will feature a presentation on cavity pressure controls and a tour of Tyco’s Pegg Road facility.
2. The April meeting will be held at Whiteridge (cancelled in January due to inclement weather).
3. The May meeting will be the annual Golf Outing with the Carolinas Section
4. June will be our annual planning meeting.
The meeting was adjourned by the president, Glenn Shearin.
Minutes submitted by Don Aikin, secretary
Tim BryantTodd BryantArt LafordMark WestfallMaury Balik-Ed. ChairPaul Sonkin
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SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS, INC.13 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: 203.775.0471 Fax: 203.775.8490www.4spe.org
2010-2011 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Executive Director Susan Oderwald [email protected] Ken Braney [email protected] Elect Russell Broome [email protected] Vice President Jim Griffing [email protected] Pres & Treasurer Scott Owens [email protected] Pres & Secretary Brian Grady [email protected] President Jon Ratzlaff [email protected] President Brent Strong [email protected] President William Arendt [email protected] President Austin Reid [email protected] President Oliver Crave [email protected] President Raed Al-ZubiPast President Paul Andersen [email protected]
CONTACTS
e-Services Manager:Nicole Woodson [email protected] TechnicianPedro Matos pmatos.4spe.orgCustomer Relations ManagerBonnie Kaczowski [email protected] Manager Membership:Tobi Gebauer [email protected] Liaison, Leadership:Tricia McKnight [email protected]
New SPE President, President- Elect & Executive Committee – June 7, 2010The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has installed Ken J. Braney as its new President, succeeding Dr. Paul G. Andersen. A native of the UK, Braney is the first SPE president who has not been a resident of North America. Braney is Managing Director of Thermoforming Solutions Ltd., based in the UK. In 2011, Braney will be succeeded by the new President-Elect, Russell C. Broome, who is Global Business Development Manager for PolyOne Corporation.
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One More Time!! The Piedmont-Coastal section and its members
are proud to be able to suppport the educational efforts of our local colleges
with ~ $9,600 in grants and scholarships this year!!
“Whether you’re a plastics scientist or engineer, a business owner, marketing/sales expert, or any other professional in plastics, SPE membership can help you
advance your knowledge and your career.“
“The information you need to increase efficiency and productivity, develop your career, and add to your
company’s bottom line is literally right at your fingertips.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2011
DME Introduces Low-Cost Mini-ShutTM Automatic Nozzle Tips
New DME Molding Supplies product prevents drooling at a fraction of the cost of competing products
Madison Heights, Mich. – DME Molding Supplies, the maintenance, repair and operations products division of DME Company, has expanded its already extensive line of MRO products to include new Mini-ShutTM Automatic Nozzle Tips. These low-cost tips shut off the flow of plastic into a mold to prevent drooling and stringing without requiring mold decompression.
There are several methods molders currently use to prevent drooling and stringing, but they’re often expensive, complicated and unreliable. The patented, simple design of the Mini-Shut enables molders to eliminate the variables and produce consistent shots without drooling, every time.
“The Mini-Shut fits a niche in the market as low-cost way of stabilizing the injection process and eliminating many surface imperfections on parts,” said Jim Hunt, manager of DME Molding Supplies. “Competitive products cost several thousand dollars. Mini-shut is only a fraction of that.”
Typically, when plastic is injected into a mold and the mold opens, plastic continues to drool out of the nozzle. This presents significant challenges to a molder as it can create imperfections in the next part.
A common method of counteracting drool is with mold decompression – retracting the screw to relieve pressure at the nozzle tip. However, this process drops the pressure in the barrel and creates the potential for short shot. When the molder tries to make the next part, there is often not enough plastic in the barrel to fill the mold completely.
When retracting the screw, the molder also has to control the melting process, a complicated endeavor.
“Control of the melting process depends on a number of factors, including the proper screw and NRV design, and setting variables such as back pressure, barrel temperature, screw speed and melt decompression,” said Hunt. “It often produces stringing, part imperfections created because of the varying temperatures.”
The Mini-Shut eliminates the need for mold decompression by the simplicity of its design. After a molder shoots the part, the nozzle itself doesn’t have enough pressure to continue drooling plastic. There is no need to retract the screw, but there is plastic waiting at the tip to shoot the next part.
Another method molders often use to eliminate drooling is with spring-loaded shut off nozzles. Typically costing between $1,000 and $2,000, these parts use an internal pin that wears over time and must be replaced. The Mini-Shut’s simple design with internal springs arranged in a certain pattern shuts off the flow of plastic to that tip. The Mini-Shut is a better alternative because it contains no moving parts, minimizing maintenance and downtime.
Mini-Shut is available in two different sizes, fitting 80 percent of systems. The small bore variety is 1.5” long, with radii ranging from 0.5-0.75” and orifices ranging from 0.125-0.375”. The large bore variety is 1.1735” long with radii ranging from 0.5-0.75” and orifices of 0.25”.
To learn more about the Mini-Shut and other machine parts, visit dme.net/MoldingSupplies.
DME Company is an essential mold technologies resource to customers worldwide. Through aggressive new product development, global product standardization and a powerful combination of in-house manufacturing centers of excellence and strategic global partnerships, DME is helping customers succeed in changing times. The company’s standard-setting, comprehensive product line — including hot runner systems; control systems; mold bases and components; mold making and molding supplies; and cold runner systems for elastomers — is backed by expert technical service every step of the way. DME also manufactures and sells standard tooling for the die-casting industry. Visit www.dme.net for more information.
