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Explore every stage of the modern plastic bottle and container manufacturing process with our interactive process map. From raw material preparation and preform production through to stretch blow molding, filling preparation, inspection, labeling, and palletizing, every step requires precision, consistency, and rigorous quality control. By clicking on each stage within the diagram below, you…
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Explore every stage of the modern canmaking line with our interactive beverage can manufacturing process map. From coil handling and cupping through to decorating, necking, and palletizing, each step in the process demands precision, consistency, and quality assurance. By hovering over each stage in the diagram below, you can discover the most relevant beverage can…
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Overview Burst strength testing is one of the most widely used methods for evaluating the performance of sealed flexible packaging. It applies controlled internal pressure to a package until failure, measuring the point at which the seal or material gives way. For quality managers, R&D specialists, and operations experts working across flexible packaging production, burst…
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Definition: Wet coating thickness measurement is the process of measuring the thickness of applied coating or paint layer immediately after it has been applied to a metal coil substrate — before the coated product enters the curing oven and dries. This is achieved using non-contact, optical sensor-based technology positioned inline at the point of application. Why it matters: In coil coating production lines, coatings travel at high…
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Color consistency in metal can manufacturing refers to the ability to reproduce a brand's specified colors accurately and repeatedly across every decorated aluminum or steel beverage can - regardless of production run, facility, or geography. In the can-making industry, color is measured using three attributes: hue (the recognized color, such as red or blue), chroma (the vividness or saturation of that color), and lightness (how light or dark the color appears). These are quantified using…
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Our metrology toolkit has been created by specialist experts with in-depth knowledge It offers insight and best practice advice for UK-based manufacturers working with CMMs, arms, height gauges, or master artefacts. Through UKAS-accredited Torus Metrology Services, you can rest assured that your metrology needs are being handled by true specialists with the appropriate knowledge, certifications, and expertise required to deliver results. Our free toolkit offers advice on…
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To ensure that paints and coatings are easy to apply and durable in their nature, oils and additives are required. To know that the addition of these components doesn’t adversely affect the composition of your final paint or coating, you need thorough and efficient viscosity testing. Oils and lubricant additives in paint The addition of…
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Can seaming to achieve robust, hermetically sealed metal packaging is a preferred practice to protect a wide range of types of products across many industries. An effective double seam is crucial to the integrity of a can. The process of can seaming has been around for decades and has undergone some massive transformations over the…
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To truly know the limits of your plastics and polymer samples, it’s essential that you carry out comprehensive hardness testing. Hardness testing determines material durability and suitability for applications, essential whether you’re making polymer films for food packaging or plastic interior elements for automobiles. What is hardness testing? Hardness testing is a method of assessing…
The automotive industry is an incredibly complex one. Today’s cars are incredibly powerful and also have intricate electrical systems as well as new technology, like sophisticated driver-assistance systems that enhance driver experience and safety. With so many varied components to consider, there are also a high number of safety standards to bear in mind –…
The Shore hardness scale is a method of determining the hardness or flexibility of a variety of materials. It’s been around a long time and is commonly used in a whole range of industries. Want to know more about how it could be part of your QA process? Dive on in for everything you need…
You want a coating to be long-lasting, durable, and great looking – and one of the best ways to make sure it will stay that way is with a great testing process. A key part of any thorough QA for coating is the scratch hardness test, read on for more details. Why do coatings need…
A high-quality powder coating will apply more smoothly and create a stronger coat for a longer lasting result. So how do you know how good your powder coating samples are? With some rigorous testing, of course! Read on for all the basics you need to add powder coating testing to your setup. Ways to test…
Brinell Hardness Testing: how to calculate Working out the best and most suitable hardness tests to incorporate in your test and measurement process? Looking to find out more about where the Brinell method is useful and how to calculate the results? Read on for some top tips. When is the Brinell hardness test used? Brinell…
