That Plastics Guy

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 res…

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…

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.

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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 …

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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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.

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Today's TTF covers buying resin in our current (and uncertain) times.  Despite being what Kurt would call a buyer's market, please remember to allow the seller to cover their costs, so they can conti…

In this episode, Kurt talks about the use of foil liners in plastics packaging to guard against moisture damaging the product.  Also discussed is a quick method of resealing the foil liners to ensure…

In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences (and some similarities) between a water soluble resin and a biopolymer.  These resins are very different and have different and unique applications.

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In this episode, Kurt discusses the Sulapac product line from Helsinki, Finland that Simcoe Plastics will be selling across Canada.  Formulated for injection, extrusion, thermoforming, and 3D printin…

In today's #TTF, Kurt shows samples from last week's Sulapac haul.  He's focusing on the wood fibre filled materials that offer a very attractive appearance and are truly in the spirit of biopolymers…

A major product haul!  Courtesy of Sulapac in Helsinki, Finland, I received a large box of product made with Sulapac's biopolymer.  Simcoe Plastics will be tasked with finding new applications for th…

In today's episode, Kurt speaks with Jonathan Knott, the head of TBDC's Explore Skilled Trades program that aims to bring vetted, trained, and capable individuals to the construction industry.  Jonat…

In this episode, Kurt discusses what to expect when you have aged inventory.  Which resins store well, which resins will need drying, and which resins may not survive.

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In today's TTF, Kurt discusses the differences between a mechanical and chemical purging compound.

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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about CFAs (chemical foaming agents).  When they could be used, what they do, the benefits, and the major classifications.

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