2004 WCHC USA
Basics of Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Vacuum Diffusion Pumps Paid Members Public
Presented by Bill Foley, Varian Inc. While vacuum issues alone are not among the top contributors of unscheduled downtime, vacuum system performance is a critical factor in achieving process repeatability and optimizing overall tool operation. Proper maintenance of the vacuum pump, the key element of the vacuum system, is necessary
High Speed Shear Slitting: Facing the Issues Paid Members Public
Presented by Mike Flannigan, Maxcess International As line speeds increase, controlling shear slitting set up variables becomes critical. Blade overlap or depth of cut, side load force, cant angle, blade profile, blade run-out and bottom knife overspeed relative to line speed, are some of the factors which will be discussed.
Advances in Inkjet Receiver Coatings Paid Members Public
Presented by Dana D. Field, Exprix Technologies
Coating: It's not just whats on the web! Paid Members Public
Presented by Mike Ferrante, Impreglon, Inc. These are common issues facing today’s converter and machine builder alike. Solutions abound and are not always the “old or default standard”. Throughout the next few minutes we will define specific problem areas or “PAINS” and provide proven engineered “ SOLUTIONS” through the use
Slot Die Patch Coating Paid Members Public
Presented by Lee Fennema & Ron Fraley, Coating & Converting Resources, Inc. Among the interesting possibilities for using the slot die coating method is the ability to coat in patches. While this technique has been used for many years, it is not well-known. In selected situations, however, patch coating is
Effect of Anti-block Particles on Oxygen Transmission Rate of SiOx Barrier Coatings Deposited by PECVD on PET films Paid Members Public
Presented by Pierre Fayet, Plasma Technology The influence of the surface morphology of semi-crystalline poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) substrates films on oxygen transmission rate (OTR) and on mechanical properties of ultra thin oxide coatings is analysed, with attention paid to the role surface defects initiated by anti-block particles. Nanometer thick
Quicken the Pulse; Are Your Rolls in Shape? Paid Members Public
Presented by Pete Eggen, Webex, Inc. Rollers are at the heart of every web line and must be the first consideration when increasing line speed. Webex, Inc. will review critical factors in roll selection for your process and how increasing speed might affect specifications. Some key areas to discuss are
