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Topic: Lower-scraprate

Injection Molders Sell Time

To continue our conversation on how Injection Molders sell “Time,” we will transition from how..

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..

Injection Molding Defects: Poor Color Dispersion

Injection molding defects are frustrating. All processors can agree on that. The worst..

Are You Using More Purge Compound Than You Did Before?

Is your purging compound not performing as well as it did in the past? Are you using more than..