How the PvT Test Works

Our next feature in our material characterization test series is the PvT Test. Lab manager Jacob Trott tells us more about the test: “PvT testing is done via the Zoller Gnomix method, also known as the confining fluid method. This device is critical for understanding the Pressure-volume-Temperature relationship which is examined from room temperature all the way up to the processing temperature region, examined through pressure sweeps up to 200MPa. The sample is encapsulated by …

Testimonial from a long-time BAP customer serving the biopharmaceutical industry

We appreciate hearing feedback from our customers- it’s what helps BAP better serve the injection molding industry. We received the following testimonial from one of our customers who works at a company serving the biopharmaceutical industry: “Our company develops and manufactures high performance, differentiated bioprocessing and drug delivery components for the biopharmaceutical industry, including bulk and single dose packaging, fluid transfer components, filtration, and separation devices and media, sampling components, and more. We have worked …

Beaumont Celebrates the Career and Retirement of Greg Pierson, Machinist

Today, Beaumont celebrated Greg Pierson’s career and retirement! Greg is a machinist of 20 years who spent 18 years at Skylon Mold & Machining and joined our team when Beaumont acquired Skylon in 2022. Greg is proud of the experience and knowledge he brought to Beaumont, and we are grateful for all his contributions. We asked him a couple of questions about his career as a machinist: Q: How did your career advance over the …

How the Thermal Conductivity Test Works

Beaumont Advanced Processing offers multiple material characterization tests. Below is a description of our Thermal Conductivity Test provided by lab manager Jacob Trott: We perform thermal conductivity measurements utilizing the transient plane heat source (hot disc) method. The TPS thermal constants analyzer allows us to utilize a very thin, nickel spiral sensor for very precise and sensitive temperature measurements. The polymer melt cell setup is ideal for testing thermoplastic materials. Intimate contact of the sensor …

BAP Renews ISO Cleanroom Certification

Beaumont Advanced Processing has renewed its cleanroom certification for another 12-month period. The cleanroom was tested under the requirements of IEST RP CC0006.3 testing of cleanrooms and was certified to ISO Class 8 requirements. The air system of BAP’s cleanroom meets the requirements of ISO Class 7 regulations. The current cleanroom molding products of BAP require a Class 8 certification, however, knowing that our air system is capable of meeting Class 7 requirements enables us …

Problem Solving the Beaumont Way

At Beaumont, we think differently to find solutions to problems. From day one, our founder John Beaumont didn’t want to just accept the easy button answer, and instead shared his mantra: question everything. From the foundation of the company, the mantra “question everything” has been passed down to each company and their operations. Beaumont Advanced Processing demonstrated this core principle when their team developed an innovative and cost-effective solution that benefits both BAP’s customers and …

On the Road: Material Characterization Lab Manager Jacob Trott Speaks at AMI Plastics World Expos North America

At Beaumont Advanced Processing, our team is dedicated to meeting the needs of the injection molding industry. One way we enjoy sharing our knowledge is through speaking opportunities at industry shows and conferences. Material Characterization Lab Manager Jacob Trott traveled with Director Eric Bowersox and fellow Beaumont staff to Cleveland this week, where he presented at the AMI Plastics World Expos, North America, within the Polymer Testing World Expo. Jacob Trott speaking at the AMI …

BAP Wins MAPP Innovation Award 2023

We’re happy to share that Beaumont Advanced Processing won the first place MAPP (Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors) Innovation Award! The Innovation Award celebrates, recognizes, and shares best practices from innovative companies that take the initiative to incorporate new ideas to help their business stay ahead in competitive manufacturing. Submissions were judged on levels of impact, innovation, sustainability, value, and in-house creation. We’re very proud of our team! Read about their innovation, as well as …

BAP Expands Offering with New Equipment

At Beaumont Advanced Processing, we are consistently evaluating our workflows to pinpoint areas of improvement that enable us to better meet the needs of our customers. One major component is the equipment we use in our facilities. When purchasing new equipment, we are not simply looking to fill space or find a status symbol. “We listen to our customers’ needs and identify any gaps in our present offering,” says Eric Bowersox, Director. “Recognizing these gaps …

Material Characterization Division Manager Jacob Trott to Attend CONNECT Conference in Germany

Trott will speak at the CONNECT Polymer Supplier Forum alongside fellow Autodesk Moldflow experts Beaumont Advanced Processing’s Jacob Trott is headed to Germany this month to represent our Material Characterization Division at CONNECT, Europe’s biggest Autodesk Moldflow user meeting. In 2017, Beaumont acquired Autodesk’s US-based Moldflow Material Characterization Lab to service North America, South America, and Europe. This collaboration allows Autodesk and Beaumont Advanced Processing to meet the global demands for material characterization to support …

The Advantages of Investing in Employee Education

How Beaumont utilizes the AIM Institute to improve our workforce Over the last 25 years, the Beaumont Family of Companies has grown and evolved to continue fulfilling the needs of the injection molding industry. One common denominator has remained the same: our people. We’re driven by individuals who not only are passionate about what they do, but are exceptional at it as well. The Beaumont team’s roster appears to be stacked thanks to our leadership’s …

Beaumont Technologies Celebrates 25 Years

Today, the Beaumont Family of Companies celebrates its 25th anniversary! Early Beaumont Technologies team Beaumont Technologies, Inc. was founded April 17, 1998 under the name “Beaumont Runner Technologies, Inc.” to commercialize a new plastic melt conditioning technology: the MeltFlipper®. John Beaumont, then a professor in the Plastics Engineering Technology program at Penn State Erie, invented and developed MeltFlipper® after identifying the root cause of product quality and manufacturing issues related to uneven mold filling. Over …

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