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Topic: Csa

The Advantages of Vented Barrels and Proper Purging Technique

Many processors take advantage of the benefits a vented barrel can provide. Commonly found in..

Resolving Defects – Elimination of Cloudiness or Haze in Your Molded Parts

Haziness or cloudiness in molded parts is one of the most common injection molding defects. When

Managing Your Purging Compound Inventory to Avoid a Sudden Shortage

In the day-to-day business of selling purging compounds and managing customer accounts, there..

The Importance of Plugging the Vents During a Purge Sequence

While working with many compounders in North America, it has come to my attention that the..

How to Prevent Splitting Hangar Dies for Color or Material Changes for Cast Film Extrusion

I recently visited a prospect who produces cast films from 0.003” to 0.025” in various resins..

3 Mechanical Tips to Help Assist with Screw Pull Overhauls

A process engineer and I have been actively working on a purge program for a new aerospace..

10 Tips to Remove Carbon From Hanger Dies in Cast Film Applications

Recently I was speaking with a processor I met at NPE 2018 who was having trouble with their..

In Purging, Knowing is Half the Battle

Before I even think about what grade of purging compounds to recommend, the first thing I have..

How Hot Is It? Understanding Operating Temperatures In Plastics Processing

You may think you know what your melt temperature is, but do you really? Do you know what the..

Backpressure & Decompression

Back Pressure in an injection molding process is often defined as “the resistance of the screw..