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Purging Compound Insights And Tips

Jerry Weddell

Jerry has over 20 years of experience in mold making & working with Purging Compounds.

Recent Posts

Injection Molding FAQ: What is Cushion & why do I need to hold it?

Injection Molding has a lot of strange sounding terms. Fill time, back pressure, shot size,..

Custom Molders: Clean When You Can. Pull Screws When You Must.

A few weeks ago, my colleague Ben wrote about how EX Grade can be used to facilitate painless..

2 Ways Purging Compounds Can Help With Processing Clear Resins

Setting Correct Clamp Tonnage in Injection Molding

How much tonnage are you using? How did you get there? Are you setting clamp tonnage based on..

Excited about Sunday Night or Monday Morning Start Up?

It's Friday night at 9:00 pm and you look at your phone and realize you have just two more hours..

4 Hot Runner Tips For Processing Heat Sensitive Material

Processors know that hot runners can be temperamental and need more care than basic molds. If..

Don't Forget to Clean the Check Ring

To maximize the performance of your purging compound you should always completely follow the..

"Value-Added"-More Than a Buzzword

Plastics manufacturing provides to a huge portion of the average everyday purchase. Candy bar..

Tools of the Trade – 3 Things Every Process Tech Should Have

Arming your processing group with all the tools to be successful can do more to improve your..

Color Changes: Where is All That Material Going?

Most companies complete a physical inventory of their resin, colorant, and additives. They..