Process Optimization

The Deceptive Dimensions of Web Handling Members Public

Presented by Dr. Dilwyn P Jones, Emral Ltd Roll to roll processes rely on web handling principles to operate correctly and avoid defects such as scratches and wrinkles. These focus on the transport of the web at the correct speed and tension (machine direction), and its position in the cross-machine

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

ROI of Automation Members Public

Presented by Tom Kepper, Pinnacle Converting Equipment & Services, LLC The long-term demographics of the US labor force are not favoring the domestic manufacturing environment. Additionally, many of the educational opportunities point new entrants into segments of the labor market outside of the factory. Automation is one of the trends

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Metallizing Multiple Materials: The Challenges of Processing Different Substrates in Vacuum Members Public

Presented by Robert Malay, PhD, VDI The challenge of successfully processing a given substrate can often be compounded when that process takes place in a vacuum. Common hurdles to processing materials Roll-to-Roll are present, such as tension control and the elimination of physical defects such as pimples and wrinkles. However,

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

How Simulation Can Help When Developing Tension Management and Control Strategies for R2R and Converting Systems Members Public

Presented by Chad Schmitke, Maplesoft Improved quality and performance go hand in hand with effective management of tension throughout the web line, and the use of simulation for R2R systems now offers an easier way to develop and tune controller responses to achieve the optimal throughput. In this webinar we

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Evaporator Boats: A Comparison of Types and Tips for Maximizing Productivity Members Public

Presented by Chris Decker, Kennametal Evaporator boats consisting of boron nitride, titanium diboride and sometimes, aluminum nitride, are resistively heated to evaporate aluminum onto film. The composition can be 2-component (boron nitride and titanium diboride) or 3-component (addition of aluminum nitride). The geometry includes trapezoidal or rectangular with a variety

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA