PERSPECT IVESection S-71 Covering Eastern North CarolinaNewsletter of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Piedmont-Coastal Section, North Carolina

Promoting the Scientific & Engineering Knowledge of Plastics

Volume XXXV No. 8, April 2011

A few SPEcial Words from our President -

April 12th

TOPIC:  Process NightLOCATION:  WhiteRidge Plastics - 109 Sands Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320

BOD Meeting: 4:00

Tour at 5:00 pm

Dinner at 6:00 pm; Speakers at 7:00 pm

For Reservations or Questions Contact

Tim Earley at tearley@wek-

whiteridge.com cell phone

336-432-6105 work

336-342-1200

The March meeting at Tyco on Pegg Road in Greensboro, NC was a huge success. Everyone was impressed with the advancements in Scientific Molding with instrumentation.

Jon Newsome from RJG and Jay Needham from Tyco did a great job explaining the technique with which sensors are placed inside molds to read and record heat, flow, pack pressure and other relevant information coming from inside. This information is then forwarded to a computer which controls the molding process. As usual, they did a great job and provided information as well as entertainment.

The April meeting will be at WhiteRidge plastics in Reidsville, NC. Tim Earley has promised a tour of the facility as well as an informative roundtable discussion on Molding Processes.

I also need to remind you that this is the time of year that we fill positions on our board as well as officer positions within SPE Coastal Piedmont. If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact me, Glenn Shearin, at 919-718-7343 or gshearin@cccc.edu. Please leave a message and I will return your call or e-mail.

Special recognition for Russell Broome! We have a new National President coming from Piedmont Coastal SPE. Russell is on the verge of taking the helm of SPE as the National President for the coming year.

Until the April meeting, that’s all for now. Hope to see you in Reidsville at WhiteRidge Plastics.

2010/2011 PIEDMONT-COASTAL SECTION OFFICERS

Glenn Mike Don Steve Clark

Officers Name Business Phone Cell (home) E-Mail

President Glenn Shearin CCCC 919-718-7343 919-776-7497(h) gshearin@cccc.edu 919-353-0304(c) gshearin@windstream.net Pres.Elect Mike Ellison PolyOne 336-856-9003 336-937-2141(c) michael.ellison@polyone.com Treasurer Steve Hamm Tyco Electronics 336-727-5239 336-207-4451(c) sthamm@tycoelectronics.comSecretary Don Aikin Don Aiken & Assoc 919-819-5309 919-556-2302(h) daikinassoc@nc.rr.comCouncilor Clark Broome Tyco Electronics 336-665-4527 336-686-0007(c) eclarkbroome@tycoelectronics.com

Board of Directors 2010/2011 Russell Broome, Paul Sonkin, Jim Chapman, Rodney Joslin 2011/2012 Darlene McNeish, Dan Fuccella, Jared Goble, Steve Hamm 2012/2013 Al Barbour, Maury Balik, Mike Bailey, George Millington

Board of Directors by Position: House - Clark Broome; Education - Maury Balik; Advertising - George Millington and Tim Earley; Rules - Jim Scott; Historian - open; Membership - George Millington; Newsletter Editor - Mike Jensen; Awards - Russell Broome; Golf Outing - Jackie Ryba and Steve Hamm; Rules - open

Liaisons: NCSU - Dr Maury Balik CCCC - Glenn Shearin Carolinas Section SPE - Dennis Hayford NC A&T - Geoff Foster PCE - Dan Fuccella SPE Executive Committee - Russell Broome

PERSPECTIVE is published electronically monthly from September through May, to inform members of the Section’s activities, national events, and news. Communications should be sent to the Editor: Mike Jensen, 420 Kings Hollow Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603; mljensen514@earthlink.net, or telephone at 919-329-7390 (home).

To advertize in our newsletter, contact George Millington at 910-512-0834 georgemillington@ec.rr.com.

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April 12th Meeting and Tour at WhiteRidge plastics in Reidsville, NC

• The April meeting is set for April 12, 2011 at Whiteridge Plastics - 109 Sands Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 - www.wek-whiteridge.com

• Tim Earley has organized an exciting and informative “Process Night”.

• Contact Tim at tearley@wek-whiteridge.com or by cell phone 336-432-6105 or at work 336-342-1200 to register or ask questions.

• Board of Directors Meeting at 4:00 pm

• Plant Tour at 5:00 pm

• Dinner and Meeting at the plant at 6:00 pm

• Cost - Catered dinner - $20, cheap

• Speakers (still working on Thermoforming speaker)

Lee Blackburn from Whiteridge Plastics - Blow Molding

Deb Riser from Amerikart - Roto Molding

Note: this meeting was originally scheduled for January but was rescheduled due to bad weather

Address: 109 Sands Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320336-342-1200 - plant

OUR SPONSORSTraining: Consultants/Training Page WebsiteApplied Technologies Inc. . . . . 8 www.ati-engineers.com chemlabconsulting, LLC . . . . . 5 Forward Motion . . . . . . . . . . 5 www.ForwardMotionAssociates.comPorticos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.porticos.net

Equipment:ABC Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 www.ABCgroup3.comSynergy Marketing Assoc . . . . . 8 Fordham Plastics . . . . . . . . . . 8 www.FordhamPlastics.com

MaterialsDayson Polymers . . . . . . . . 10 www.daysonpolymers.comNew Life Plastics Recycling . . . 10 www.newlifeplastics.comPolymer Technology & Services . 4 www.ptsllc.comPolyOne Distribution . . . . . . . 2 www.polyone.comUniform Color . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.uniformcolor.comTriangle Polymers . . . . . . . . 8

ProcessorsAmerican Extruded Plastics . . . . 6 www.aeplastics.com American Injection Molding . . . 2 www.aimolding.comAimet Technologies . . . . . . . . 6 www.aimet.comDouglas Fabrication & Machine . . 8 www.douglasfab.comFR Male and Associates . . . . . . 12 www.FRMale.comPolymers Center of Excellence . . 6 www.polymers-center.orgSyracuse Plastics . . . . . . . . . . 5 www.SyracusePlastics.comTechnimark . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.technimark.comTech Molded Plastics . . . . . . . . 10 www.ttmp.com Whiteridge Plastics . . . . . . . . . 8 www.wek-whiteridge.com

Professional SearchDimensions Professional Search . . 7 www.ncplastics.com

ToolingCarson Tool and Mold . . . . . . . 6 www.carsonmold.comDME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 www.dme.netHi-Tech Plating . . . . . . . . . . . 7 www.hitecplating.comFR Male and Associates . . . . . . 12 www.FRMale.comOmni Tool, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.omnitool-nc.comMaloney Tool and Mold . . . . . . 11 www.maloneycos.comMeusburger USA . . . . . . . . . . 5 www.meusburger.comRichmond Tooling . . . . . . . . . 5 www.richmondtooling.comSuperior Tooling, Inc. . . . . . . . 8 www.sti-nc.comTech Molded Plastics . . . . . . . . 10 www.ttmp.com

THANK YOU!The members of the Piedmont-Coastal Section, a non-profit organization, thank these sponsors for

their generosity. Donations to our section are used for educational purposes.

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Danville Community College

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Upcoming Piedmont-Coastal SPE Meetings

April 12: Process Nite, WhiteRidge Plastics - ReidsvilleMay 23: Golf Outing with Carolinas SectionJune 14: Planning Meeting - Tyco, Greensboro

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Piedmont-Coastal Section S71As of March 5th –

we have 185 members -AWESOME!

NEW LOW MEMBER FIRST YEAR RATE – $ 109 – PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET THIS NEW LOW RATE VERSUS THE NORMAL

$ 144 FIRST YEAR RATE – SPECIAL SPE CODE REQUIRED.

CONTINUE TO RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS – NEW MEMBERS WILL BENEFIT FROM SPE AND NEW MEMBERS WILL HELP OUR SECTION REMAIN

STRONG – LET’S REACH 200 MEMBERS

Our membership is growing thanks to you. Keep looking for and recruiting new members. Remember – SPE offers many benefits – Members Only search to find new customers, technical paper searches on a wide variety of topics, LinkedIn & Face Book options, resume services – if you are looking for a job or if you are looking for a candidate to fill a position, networking, waived membership dues if you get unemployed, Plastics Engineering magazine and much more.

Members and non-members – plan on coming to our monthly events – a great networking opportunity and a great place to learn more about our organization.

If you are not a member of SPE and are receiving this newsletter and want information on joining SPE – Piedmont Coastal Section S71 – there now is a new low introductory rate - $ 109, please contact me (contact information below) for the special SPE required code and I will get you the information on joining our great group.

Plan on coming out to our 2010/2011 planned functions – bring a coworker and let them enjoy the activities of our

section. See you at the next function.

If you have any questions, please contact me by e-mail at georgemillington@ec.rr.com.

George MillingtonSPE Membership Chairman – Piedmont Coastal Section S71President - Plastic Molding Connection, Inc1134 Veranda Court, Leland, NC 28451Phone 910-512-0834

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Minutes - March 8, 2011 Board of Directors Meeting

The meeting was called to order by President Glenn Shearin.

The following were present:Glenn Shearin-PresidentDon Aikin, SecretaryRodney JoslinDan FuccellaClark Broome-ConcillorAl BarborRussell BroomeTim BryantTodd BryantMark WestfallMaury Balik-Ed. ChairDennis Hayford-PCE/Carolinas Section

Treasurer’s Report: There was no treasurer’s report as Steve Hamm was not in attendance.

Membership: No membership report as George Millington was not in attendance.

Nominating Committee: Glenn Shearin updated the board on the status of nominations for the Board of Directors for the 2011/2012 election. There was a general discussion about collapsing some committee chair positions as well as the need to find a candidate for Councilor after Clark’s term expires in 2012. The board agreed that Glenn should ask canvas the general meeting for anyone interested in serving on next year’s BOD, which he did.

The meeting was adjourned by the president, Glenn Shearin.

DearGlenn,

Wehavefinishedreviewforthe2011SPEPinnacleAwardprogram.IamwritingtoadviseyouthatPiedmont Coastal hasmetthecriteriatoreceiveGoldrecognition.Congratulationsonyourgroup’sachievement!MyespecialthankstoyoufortakingthetimetocapturethisinformationsoyourSectioncouldberecognized.

FormalnotificationandinformationaboutparticipatingattheSPELeadershiprecognitioneventinMayisforthcoming.Inthemeantime,pleasesharethisgoodnewswiththerestofyourBoard.

BestRegards,Tricia McKnightManager,LeadershipServices,SocietyofPlasticsEngineers14FairfieldDrive,Brookfield,CT06804USATel:+1203-740-5430Skype:tricia.mcknight1Email:tmcknight@4spe.orgwww4spe.org

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SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS, INC.13 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Phone: 203.775.0471 Fax: 203.775.8490www.4spe.org

2010-2011 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Executive Director Susan Oderwald seoderwald@4spe.orgPresident Ken Braney kbraney@4spe.orgPresident Elect Russell Broome rbroome@4spe.orgSenior Vice President Jim Griffing jgriffing@4spe.orgVice Pres & Treasurer Scott Owens sowens@4spe.orgVice Pres & Secretary Brian Grady bpgrady@4spe.orgVice President Jon Ratzlaff jratzlaff@4spe.orgVice President Brent Strong bstrong@4spe.orgVice President William Arendt warendt@4spe.orgVice President Austin Reid areid@4spe.orgVice President Oliver Crave ocrave@4spe.orgVice President Raed Al-ZubiPast President Paul Andersen pandersen@4spe.org

CONTACTS

e-Services Manager:Nicole Woodson nwoodson@4spe.orgWebsite TechnicianPedro Matos pmatos.4spe.orgCustomer Relations ManagerBonnie Kaczowski bakaczowski@4spe.orgSr Manager Membership:Tobi Gebauer tgebauer@4spe.orgSenior Liaison, Leadership:Tricia McKnight tmcknight@4spe.org

New SPE President, President- Elect & Executive Committee – June 7, 2010The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has installed Ken J. Braney as its new President, succeeding Dr. Paul G. Andersen. A native of the UK, Braney is the first SPE president who has not been a resident of North America. Braney is Managing Director of Thermoforming Solutions Ltd., based in the UK. In 2011, Braney will be succeeded by the new President-Elect, Russell C. Broome, who is Global Business Development Manager for PolyOne Corporation.

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One More Time!! The Piedmont-Coastal section and its members

are proud to be able to suppport the educational efforts of our local colleges

with ~ $9,600 in grants and scholarships this year!!

“Whether you’re a plastics scientist or engineer, a business owner, marketing/sales expert, or any other professional in plastics, SPE membership can help you

advance your knowledge and your career.“

“The information you need to increase efficiency and productivity, develop your career, and add to your

company’s bottom line is literally right at your fingertips.”

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DME’s New Rupture Disks Provide Added Safety for Extruders

Disks join full line of practical, reliable MRO products

Madison Heights, Mich. – DME, an essential resource providing technologies for manufacturers worldwide, introduces new GPMS (Global Plastic Molding Supplies) Extruder Rupture Disks, designed to provide emergency pressure relief on plastics extrusion machinery.The disks prevent pressure buildup from blowing out a die by rupturing when pressure reaches a pre-determined level, thus relieving pressure without damaging equipment or personnel.“Rupture disks are one of the most valuable items extruders can add to their machines,” said Jim Hunt, Manager of DME Molding Supplies. “They are, in essence, a very inexpensive insurance policy against accidentally blowing out your die if pressures get too high.”GPMS Rupture Disk assemblies are manufactured from 304 Stainless Steel and incorporate either an Inconel or Stainless Steel Disk, which minimizes the effects of varying processing temperatures.DME offers the GPMS Series of Extruder Rupture Disks in a wide variety of lengths and configurations. Standard stock assemblies come in burst pressures ranging from 1,500 to 15,000 psi and lengths from 1.82-12”.Several different mounting threads are available for both lines to fit different types of plastics extrusion machinery.In addition to rupture disks, DME’s maintenance, repair and operations products division also provides pressure gauges, transducers and other technologies for plastics extrusion manufacturers.  Learn more about GPMS Rupture Disks here and explore the entire selection of MRO products at http://www.dme.net/moldingsupplies.

Education Night 2011Maury BalikEducation Committee Chair

The February 2011 meeting at Chef Paul’s in Sanford marked the annual Education Night for the Piedmont-Coastal Section. This year the section donated $9600 in scholarships and grants to various institutions. Central Carolina Community College’s Tool and Die program received $2500 for the Dean Wakefield memorial scholarship and $600 for general educational purposes. SPE funds were used to support tuition expenses for three students at CCCC: Cody Acord, Walt Harrison and Jared Gibson. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at N.C. State University received $2500 for the SPE Senior Scholarship, which was held by Jacob Majikes this past year. The Polymers Center of Excellence in Charlotte received $2000, which will be used to support student interns. The Piedmont-Coastal Section also contributed $2000 to SPE International to support student activities at the ANTEC meeting this year.

The Piedmont-Coastal Section congratulates the students who received these awards and wishes them well as they complete their education and pursue jobs in the plastics industry.