That Plastics Guy

In today's episode, Kurt discusses the various types of additives that are used to alter the flow characteristics of resins.  Broadly speaking, they can be grouped into two types; those that mix mechanically with the resin to reduce friction when flowing, and those that directly target a key area of the material's chemistry to alter viscosity (resistance to flow).

Tune in to learn! 

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We could call this the "back to school pep-talk" episode!

Glad to have you back to #TTF and for today, let's remember that when we face challenges on the shop floor, don't give up.  Take a metered response to your problems, keep your cool, and isolate one variable at a time.

Slow and steady wins the race!

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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences between FDA approved resins and those that are FDA compliant.  Save money where you can!

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Thermoplastic Urethane is an incredibly tough and versatile material.  But, it does have its quirks!  Don't let those put you off from running a truly amazing product.  Give a listen and find out how to deal with TPU and moisture.

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In today's episode, Kurt speaks with Darrel Fry, the CEO of ABC3D.  We discuss his company's conductive masterbatch technology and how it adapts so well to differing resins AND process environments.

Commercialized initially for the 3D printing space, Darrel's technology is well suited for scaling to large volume injection molding and profile extrusion applications as well.

If you are interested in learning more about this fascinating technology, please contact Kurt at [email protected]

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Today's TTF is a bit of a tease...new product tease that is.  Have a listen and find out about a new commercial development.  It's a niche product, and really cool!

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In today's #TTF, Kurt shares a few tips and tricks regarding the processing of the ECOrrect water soluble resin.

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In this episode, Kurt offers a mini retrospective of "That Plastics Guy", to mark the show's 100th episode.

Beginning in January of 2024, That Plastics Guy has grown and evolved to include the weekly "Tech Tip Friday" instalment.  Significant improvements in both audio and video production have been a welcome addition over the past 10 months.

Kurt highlights some the guests who have appeared on the show and the topics covered.  

Thank you for your continued support of the show.  Here's to the next 100 episodes!

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In today's Tech Tip Friday, or PSA (Plastic Service Announcement), Kurt talks about the importance of drying your materials...even the non-hydroscopic ones...when the weather is hot and humid.

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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about how the melt flow and relative viscosity are used to describe the flow characteristics of a material.

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