In this "spooky" episode of Tech Tip Friday, Kurt covers some of the scary causes of molding defects. Just a quick reminder of the basics of good molding and especially the good practices when changing between molds and/or colour. Boo! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

On today's #TTF, Kurt asks the question "how are you going to leverage AI in your plastics business?" Whether you are a processor, distributor, engineering consultant, sales team, or marketing to an end user...how will this revolutionary tool impact your business? How will you safeguard, or "future proof" your business? How will you leverage AI to make your business leaner and more efficient? Take some time to reflect and leave a comment if you are so inclined. Happy Friday and...

In this episode , Kurt discusses what a let down ratio is, and what elements can effect the let down ratio of a colour concentrate. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's TTF, Kurt shares some of the questions to ask yourself if you want to drive down the cost of your colourant. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In this episode, Kurt revisits videos he created several years ago that addressed our increasing reliance on the family of commodities known as plastic. From cost to produce, to ease of processing, to custom tailored products...plastics are incredibly versatile...and pretty hard to beat. Think about your own patterns of consumption. How can you make educated decisions and have a positive impact? Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Lin...

In today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the use of regrind to help improve colour appearance in a molded part. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the use of colour spaces to understand and measure colour. Removing the subjectivity and introducing objectivity. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Thinking about the #TTF episode "Don't Give Up" (which dealt with using a disciplined approach to handle technical issues), "Know When to Stop" talks about no wearing out the welcome mat. It's easy in sales or in interpersonal negotiations to want to take control and "keep pushing". Realistically, we need to know when to look at an opportunity and if it's not working, park it. In sales, like in comedy, timing is everything. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and In...

In today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of reading AND understanding SDS sheets and warning labels. Use your PPE and work carefully! Know the risks of the materials you handle, so you can handle them appropriately. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

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! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTu...

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! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.si...

In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences between FDA approved resins and those that are FDA compliant. Save money where you can! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

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. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

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 info@simcoeplastics...

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! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's #TTF, Kurt shares a few tips and tricks regarding the processing of the ECOrrect water soluble resin. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

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. ...

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. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's TTF, Kurt talks about how the melt flow and relative viscosity are used to describe the flow characteristics of a material. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join host Kurt Stahle (That Plastics Guy) and Brett Minken of Andicor Specialty Chemicals as they have an in-depth conversation about the company and its product lines. If you'd like to speak with Brett about any of the products discussed, his contact information is below. Brett Minken Sales Representative/Product Manager - Plastics Office: 905-795-0911 Mobile: 647-992-6119 Email: brett.minken@andicor.com Andicor Specialty Chemicals 5 – 5865 McLaughlin Rd. | Mississauga, ON&nbs...