News@BTI Volume IX, Issue 2 - April 2009
BTI News Since January
- New M3 issue featuring a PVC Medical Application case study.
- Integrity Plastics article for IMM discusses their strategy to optimize thier supplier-molder-customer relationships.
- BTI's John Ralston is featured in the Ask the Experts column in the SPE Newsletter.
- Short Shot Web Comic Episode 6: XYZ Invests in SFM.
iMARC™ Featured in Plastics Technology Magazine
Plastics Technology Magazine recently reviewed our iMARC™ Inserts in their "Keeping-Up With Tooling" section. The inserts give processors unparalleled control to easily and dynamically optimize filling patterns and balance the filling for both single and multi-cavity applications.
The article describes the groundbreaking technology including its history, current applications, and a glimpse at future generations of the iMARC™. Our Rheological Control Systems catalog is almost complete, and will include more specific size and ordering information for our entire range of inserts and design options. Visit us at NPE2009 at booth# W131011 to learn more.
Click Here to read the full article.
NPE and BTI: Where the INDUSTRY Goes for ANSWERS
So you think you know all that BTI has to offer. Well, let us assure you that we are "more than MeltFlipper".
Stop by booth# W131011 in the new West Hall to learn about our expanded products and services, including: project consulting, CAE flow simulation, hot runner systems, product development, diagnostic software, rheological control inserts, and training seminars.
The booth will also feature a Knowledge Center where you can ask questions about plastic flow, runner designs, part quality issues, or proper mold diagnostic procedures. We encourage you to bring samples for discussion, and find out for yourself why BTI is Where the INDUSTRY Goes for ANSWERS.
June 24, 2009 8:30am - 4:30pm - Aside from our booth, we encourage you to hear BTI Representative Suhas Kulkarni of FIMMTECH present "Scientific Processing for Injection Molding." During the seminar, he will discuss the principles of scientific processing and how it becomes challenged and sometimes impossible to implement due to shear induced filling variations.
Suhas will discuss how managing and monitoring rheological variations can allow you to fully optimize your Scientific Molding techniques and results. To view the full agenda or register, please view the NPE seminar page.
Happy Anniversary PLET Program!
This May marks the 20th anniversary for the Plastics Engineering Technology Program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. All PLET Alumni are invited to celebrate after the NPE show on Tuesday, June 23rd on the 2nd floor of the Rock Bottom Brew Pub in Chicago. Contact John Ralston at BTI for more information, or stop by our NPE booth # W131011 for last minute updates.
News from Silvey's Plastic Consulting
In Steven Silvey's latest "Thoughts and Tips" newsletter, he explores the topic of balanced filling. The article features examples of documenting imbalanced filling in multi-cavity molds, why these imbalances exist, and their ultimate effect on processes and final part characteristics. Click Here to review his archived articles. To learn more about how to systematically diagnose mold filling or part quality variations or to request our trial software, please visit BTI's 5 Step Process™ web page.
BTI Represented at PlastIndia 2009
Suhas explains the importance of controlling and monitoring balanced cavity filling
Suhas Kulkarni of FIMMTECH represented BTI at PlastIndia 2009 this past February. Since 2006, the attendance increased to 1400 exhibitors, of which 442 were international. Despite the economic slowdown exhibitors from the USA, UK, and Japan utilized this opportunity to increase their global presence and seek international business prospects. The result was a successful international plastics platform to share technologies. BTI is proud to be a part of the show, and we look forward to continuing to advance molders around the world.
Upcoming Events
 McCormick Place Chicago, IL Date: June 22-26, 2009 Booth: 131011 NPE2009 |  Heritage Hills Golf Resort Date: June 12th, 2009 Contributions donated to the Susquehanna SPE Scholarship Fund |
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