That Plastics Guy

On today's pod, Kurt talks about the origins of one of the most versatile and oldest polymers we have available - nylon.

We cover the development of nylon prior to the second world war, different types of nylon, and several applications.

This is a great summary of one of the "workhorse" polymers.

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A quick discussion of the fundamentals of drying hydroscopic resins prior to processing.

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Today's TTF is a quick discussion around moving from a 4% or 5% let down ratio (LDR) to a 2%, or even a 1% "LDR".  

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Today, we explore parting lines...how to position them, what complicates them, and how we can disguise and mitigate them.

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On today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the importance of your local material supplier and the wealth of knowledge that they bring to the table for you.

Give us a call - we're here to help!

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On today's Tech Tip Friday, Kurt discusses shrink rates of plastic and why providing an exact shrink rate for a part is not possible. 

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In today's episode, Kurt talks with Jim Pelot and Cher Cunningham of Podium Prosperity.  We dive into their Tradewinds program for business owners who want to maximize the returns from their business and perhaps position it for sale. 

The conversation is enlightening, enjoyable, and full of nuggets for you to use in your business.

If you are interested in working with Jim and Cher, here is their contact info.

https://podiumprosperity.com/

CHER CUNNINGHAM
705-915-0200 ext 203
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Offices are located at 54 Cedar Pointe Dr #1207, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7

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Join Kurt as he discusses the difference between FDA approved resins and the more common FDA compliant resin designation.

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In today's episode, Kurt talks about the predominant European and Asian flammability test method, using a glow wire. 

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Join Kurt as he discusses UL flame ratings for plastics.

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