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…………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18th ANNUAL THERMOFORMING CONFERENCE For Reservations: Call (612) 376-1000 Request: SPE Thermforming Rate of $149.00 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota **Please note! The hotel will require a deposit of one night’s room and tax at the time the reservation is made. Cancellations made after August 15, … Continued

A JOURNAL PUBLISHED EACH CALENDAR QUARTER BY THE THERMOFORMING DIVISION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS Editor Conor Carlin (440) 498-4000 Ext. 124 Fax (440) 498-4001 conorc@stopol.com Technical Editor Barry Shepherd (905) 459-4545 Ext. 229 Fax (905) 459-6746 bshep@shepherd.ca Sponsorships Laura Pichon (847) 829-8124 Fax (815) 678-4248 lpichon@extechplastics.com Conference Coordinator Gwen Mathis (706) 235-9298 Fax … Continued

Contents Thermoforming ® Q U A R T E R L Y TECHNICAL SECTION Lead Technical Article: Microthermoforming Technology and Applications ……………………………………………… 9 Industry Practice: Router Bits for the Sign Industry ………………………………………………………………………..15 Industry Practice: History of Thermoforming – Part IV …………………………………………………………………… 17 Thermoforming 101: Corners ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..21 Book Review: PVC Handbook…………………………………………………………………………………………………..22 DIVISION ACTIVITIES Chairman’s Corner …………………………………………………………Inside … Continued

Contents Thermoforming ® Q U A R T E R L Y TECHNICAL SECTION Lead Technical Article: The Effect of Sheet Sag on Radiant Energy Transmission in Thermoforming ……….. 19 Industry Practice: Determining the Effect of Corner Radius on Container Volume ………………………….. 25 Industry Practice: Controlling the 3 M’s of Forming ……………………………………………………………………….28 Industry Practice: Books … Continued

™ Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS, INC A JOURNAL OF THE THERMOFORMING DIVISION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS P. O. Box 471 Lindale, Georgia 30147 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Our mission is to facilitate the advancement of thermoforming technologies through education, application, promotion and research. SPE National Executive Director Susan Oderwald … Continued

SECOND QUARTER 2005, VOLUME 24, NUMBER 2 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS, INC A JOURNAL OF THE THERMOFORMING DIVISION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS P. O. Box 471 Lindale, Georgia 30147 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED The success of this conference is attributable in a large part to Special the generosity of … Continued

Contents Thermoforming ® Q U A R T E R L Y TECHNICAL SECTION Lead Technical Article: Enhanced TPO Thermoforming Using High Melt Strength Polyolefin Elastomers …. 10 Industry Practice: Collaborative and Methodical Development Reduces Time From Concept to Production ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 Industry Practice: Proper Colleting and Collet Maintenance in CNC Routing of Plastic ……………………. 16 … Continued

A JOURNAL OF THE THERMOFORMING DIVISION OF THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS P. O. Box 471 Lindale, Georgia 30147 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS, INC FOURTH QUARTER 2005, VOLUME 24, NUMBER 4 Our mission is to facilitate the advancement of thermoforming technologies through education, application, promotion and research. … Continued

Thermoforming 2006 16th Annual Thermoforming Conference September 17th – 20th, 2006 NASHVILLE CONVENTION CENTER RENAISSANCE HOTEL NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE For More Information: Conference Chairman: Dr. Martin Stephenson, Placon Corporation 608.275.7215 Fax 608.278.4423 mstep@placon.com Technical Chairman: Mike Lowery, Premier Plastics 414.423.5940 Fax 414.423.5930 mikel@lowerytech.com Parts Competition Chairman: James Alongi, Maac Machinery 630.665.1700 Fax 630.665.7799 jalongi@maacmachinery.com Conference Coordinator: … Continued

PARTS COMPETITION GUIDELINES PARTS COMPETITION GUIDELINES September 17th – 20th, 2011 Once again this year we are excited to welcome all thermoforming businesses to our prestigious competition. The SPE Thermoforming Division is proud to showcase the advances and innovations in thermoforming design and applications. 1. All submissions must be final thermoformed components produced from production … Continued