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Topic: Reduce-scrap-rate

4 Ways to Reduce Hot Runner Manifold Contamination

Hot runners are incredibly useful tools for producing consistent, high-quality parts. But hot..

Repro, Regrind, & Processing Defects

Different plant standards now force us to recover as much material as possible. In some cases..

How Downtime is Hurting Your Bottom Line

Downtime is one of the costliest expenses (factors) that a company can have. Machines can get..

3 Questions That Maximize Your Purging Cost Savings

If this past year has taught us anything, it's that there are so many things we cannot control...

Easy Startups After Holiday Shutdowns: Start 2021 on the Right Foot

Oxidation and polymer degradation are common problems in plastics processing. When Oxidation..

How Custom Molders Can Achieve Faster Color Changes

Color changes are an everyday challenge for custom injection molders. Switching from one color..

Easy Startups After Thanksgiving Shutdown: Seal With Purge to Avoid Contamination

Oxidation and polymer degradation are common problems in plastics processing. When Oxidation..

Compounders: Plug Your Vents for Better Purging Power

Most compounders using twin-screw extruders need to regularly worry about their vents. For..

How Injection Molders Can Save Money Purging Super-Engineering Resins

Super-Engineering resins run at extremely high temperatures and require purges with a greater..

Make Sure The Purge You've Been Buying Still Makes Sense for Your Processing Needs

A large injection molding plant in the Southeast has been buying Asaclean Purging Compounds for..