Web Handling
The Deceptive Dimensions of Web Handling Paid 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
Specifying a Coating and Laminating Line – Part 2 Paid Members Public
Presented by Robert A Pasquale, New Era Converting Machinery As business plans and requirements change, end users occasionally find themselves needing to explore the possibility of acquiring new coating and laminating assets. To address these changes, the user needs to generate a specification outlining the requirements. In these presentations we
ROI of Automation Paid 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
Optimize Your Process by Knowing the Tension Profile Across the Width of Web Paid Members Public
Presented by Christ Makris, FMS USA Inc. Knowing the tension profile across the width of your web can eliminate waste. Detecting transients may help eliminate the causes. The example of curtain coating illustrates the sensitivity of the various coating processes. All plant components and parameters must be ideally matched to
Learnings from Process Safety Management Paid Members Public
Presented by . J. (Ted) Lightfoot, PhD, Ted Lightfoot, LLC One of the greatest challenges in the converting industry today is high employee turnover. Companies operating high hazards processes also face high turnover but with potentially greater risk and are, therefore, subject to Process Safety Management regulations. No one wants to
Key Factors in Selecting a Suitable Web Cleaning system Paid Members Public
Presented by Matt Fyffe, Meech International A clean, contaminant free web is becoming more and more critical in the competitive printing, coating, laminating and converting industries. The purpose of this presentation is to look at the various types of web cleaning systems that are available today. We will be looking
Image-based speed and length measurement method for Roll-to-Roll manufacturing Paid Members Public
Presented by Tony Kitazawa, Canon USA In roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing, precise control of web speed and accurate length management are crucial for coating, laminating, and cutting processes. While rotary encoders are commonly used to measure speed and length, their reliance on physical contact with the product surface can introduce errors
How Simulation Can Help When Developing Tension Management and Control Strategies for R2R and Converting Systems Paid 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
