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    1. Thermoforming

    3DT introduces compact unit for corona treatment

    Nov. 16, 2017
    This new corona treatment system from 3DT is used to improve the surface tension of materials that are resistant to ink, coatings and adhesives.
    3dt Polydyne Pro
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    PolyDyne Pro This new corona treatment system from 3DT is used to improve the surface tension of materials that are resistant to ink, coatings and adhesives. It handles a wide range of products, including small, delicate plastic parts, sheet, foam, corrugated plastic and other hard-to-treat substrates. The system's color touch screen displays system parameters, troubleshooting information and alarm history. Operation modes include continuous, timed and manual operation. PolyDyne Pro also can be set to operate only when it senses a product is present.

    What's new? The system, and its incorporation of the latest technology, including a remote interface and a computer-accessible data log.

    Benefits Consistent, powerful corona treatment and non-stop production. Also, its compact design allows for easy integration into production lines.

    3DT LLC, Germantown, Wis., 262-253-6700, www.3dtllc.com

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