Download Audio File Whether you are dealing with a fluid coating or a plastic product, you need to understand rheology. Rheology of the polymer in question affects not only the final product but the settings and limitations of the process. But what is rheology? Stated simply, rheology is the [...]

Download Audio File Let's talk chatter. Not just because it's cold outside, but because it is a common defect in the coating industry. What is chatter? For those who have not dealt with this issue, chatter is a variation in coating that looks like a solid crossweb line at [...]

Download Audio File In the world of coating equipment, the coating station is considered the heart of the beast. For better or worse, when the fluid comes in contact with the substrate, the coating station is where the action is. A manufacturing engineer spends a large chunk of time [...]

Download Audio File Six Sigma is a quality control system utilized for everything from discrete parts to organizational efficiency. The question is: How do you best utilize Six Sigma to reduce web defects? Utilization in the converting industry hinges on applying discrete measures to a continuous product. Applications can [...]