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Purging Compound Insights And Tips

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The Advantages of Vented Barrels and Proper Purging Technique

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

How Blocking Cavities Hurts Your Profits

When we last spoke, we discussed how Injection Molders sell “TIME” and how producing scrap parts..

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

5 Ways Your Scrap Rate is Costing You

Rejected injection molded parts are plastic parts that your customer will not purchase either..

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..