Plasma & Corona Treatment Blog

Contributors

Alex Kiel

Electrical Engineer
3DT LLC, 12 years
BS EE Milwaukee School of Engineering, MSOE

Dave Henke

Associate Electrical Engineer
3DT LLC, 10 years
AAS Electrical Engineer Milwaukee Area Technical College

Keller Haws

Technical Writer, Marketing Specialist
ThomasNet/3DT, 3 years
BS Marketing, Brigham Young University

The Nuances of Printing on Plastic with Inkjet Printing

Direct digital printing to plastic is challenging, but that doesn’t make it impossible. Variables such as low surface energy, the variations of plastic, how it is manufactured and the printing process all play a role when it comes to ensuring ink initially adheres to the surface and remains there for the intended duration. Here are […]

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Corona Surface Treatment for Wide, Thick, Porous Substrates

Ground-Breaking Surface Treatment for Foam, Corrugated Material, and More Surface treatment methods, such as corona and plasma surface treatment, improve the wetting and adhesion properties of numerous materials. 3DT manufactures proven, innovative surface treatment machinery. Our equipment enables manufacturers to improve the adhesion characteristics of numerous materials utilized in manufacturing, including polymers, elastomers, composites, glass, […]

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3DT Now Provides Preventative Maintenance Services

Thorough Preventative Maintenance Program Means Optimum Production 3DT’s system are highly dependable and have superb longevity. However, every hard-working piece of equipment needs preventative maintenance from time-to-time to ensure optimum production. Consequently, 3DT now offers full preventative maintenance service packages. Once scheduled, we will send one of our highly trained service team members to your […]

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Next Generation PlasmaDyne Designed for Smart Manufacturing

3DT’s Newly Updated Plasma Treatment System – Ethernet I/P Ready and Ready to Ship Germantown, WI  The PlasmaDyne Pro 100 has been updated to provide the same reliable atmospheric plasma surface treatment but with many new control features. This new plasma system is part of our proven PlasmaDyne series with our powerful, time-tested plasma technology. […]

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What is the HeliDyne System?

The HeliDyne system by 3DT LLC is an innovation in surface treatment technology designed to enhance the adhesion of a broad range of substrates. Our state-of-the-art system redefines the possibilities in surface treatment capabilities. With over 30 years of experience in corona and plasma treatment, 3DT has become a leading force in technological advancements for […]

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How Long Do The Effects of Corona and Plasma Surface Treatment Last?

Atmospheric plasma and corona treatments are electrical surface treatments used to improve a material’s surface properties for downstream printing, bonding, and adhesion applications. The effects of surface treatments can last hours, weeks, or years depending on the type of material treated, the applied treatment, and the conditions in which the treated material is stored. For […]

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