By Neal Michal, principal, Converting Expert LLC There are several advantages of zero-speed splice unwinds in web-handling operations. Among these are a consistent, high-quality splice that rarely fails and a wide array of splice types. The real-world tension dynamics for a zero-speed splice will be presented in this article. A methodical approach to analyze each phase are … [Read more...] about Using zero-speed splice unwinds in web-handling operations
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Digital twins: Optimizing machine & material behavior with multiphysics simulation
By Jerome Flender, Ph.D., solution mgr.-multiphysics simulation, Siemens Multiphysics simulation of continuous web-handling in converting machines enables engineers to analyze the web-tension behavior of different materials on the kinematic structure of the machine. By avoiding space-intensive prototypes, this approach saves cost, time and wasted-material outputs. This … [Read more...] about Digital twins: Optimizing machine & material behavior with multiphysics simulation