Know-How
Single-Screw Mixing 101
Almost all processes using a single screw require some degree of mixing, whether it’s just to homogenize regrind with virgin resin or to mix in some color concentrate.
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How to Make the Transition to Electric Presses
Electric injection machines are becoming more and more prevalent, and as they hit the shop floor, you are responsible for making them produce parts with dimensions, appearance, and performance to client specifications.
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How Much Regrind Can You Handle?
Most extrusion operations generate scrap, and in the case of sheet for thermoforming it can exceed 70% of total output.
Read MoreDon't Neglect Cooling... There's Money to Be Made
For most injection molding jobs, cooling is 95% of the cycle time.
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When Assembling Molds, Patience is THE Virtue
Installing and fitting close-tolerance tooling requires patience, a steady hand, attention to detail, and the ability to “read” resistance.
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How to Size a Machine and Tooling for Industrial Parts
Today’s industrial blow molding machines are highly efficient and predictable and generally can be relied on to produce sophisticated parts from the first shot.
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Don't Get Burned by Adapters & Flow Pipes
Does degraded or burned polymer seem to show up when you least expect it?
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Balanced Filling Is Critical for Holding Molding Tolerances
Processors face a multitude of challenges whenever they approach an injection molding machine.
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Communication Is Key in Designing Blown Film Dies
Over the years I have bought, designed, or helped design quite a number of blown film dies.
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