Know-How
Hitting the Numbers, Part 2: The Shrinkage Factor
The shrinkage factor is one of the most critical numbers to hit.
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Don’t Build In Melt-Temperature Variations
It’s not unusual for polymer to exit the extruder with a uniform melt temperature, only to be fouled up by downstream flow pipes and the like. Here’s how to avoid this.
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The Need for Generalists, Part 2
Problem-solving requires a team that combines people having academic credentials with others who have hands-on experience.
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Plastics Technology’s Most Popular Know How Columns in 2016
Temperature, pressure and time ultimately dictate plastics processing so it’s not surprising that Know How columns from industry experts on these topics are consistently among the most popular on our site.
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How to Collect & Interpret Process Data in Extrusion
The first installment of this three-part series focuses on proper use of a data- acquisition system.
Read MoreHow to Collect & Interpret Process Data in Extrusion: Part 1
The first installment of this three-part series focuses on proper use of a data- acquisition system.
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Hitting the Numbers, Part 1: Communication is Key
Start with an up-front review, discussion and collaboration with the customer.
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Which Barrier Screw for You?
It depends ... mostly on the melting requirements of the polymer.
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The Need for Generalists: Part 1
Even companies with seemingly unlimited resources can have problems identifying root causes of problems. Maybe they have too many specialists and not enough generalists.
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Gating Revisited
An overlooked factor in injection molding has outsize influence on the process and part quality.
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