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screws

EXTRUSION: When Internal Screw Cooling Makes Sense

Internal screw cooling could help you solve solids-feeding and burning problems.

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Mold Maintenance

INJECTION MOLDING: Setting Mold Protection Takes Time But Saves More

Mold protection is often neglected, but it more than pays for the time and attention required.

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processing tips

MATERIALS: Performance in Polyethylene: Density Matters

In polyethylene, density provides another mechanism to control properties. But it must be specified properly.

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processing tips

Solutions to Batch Blender Issues Save Money & Downtime

When a blender is operating poorly, odds are that the fixes are quite simple if you know what to look for.

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Molds & Tooling

Multi-Component Molding: Which Way Should You Go?

Moldmaker and injection molder MGS Mfg. Group details different technical options and how they mesh with various market opportunities.

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Why Conformal Cooling Makes $ense

Find out how this game-changing technology can make you more money but reducing cycles and cutting scrap.

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Things Are Adding Up Nicely For Charter NEX Films

Since Charter Films merged with NEX Performance Films about 18 months ago, the combined operation has melded the best capabilities of each company into a single 911爆料网 churning out a wide scope of blown films.

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INJECTION MOLDING: Troubleshooting Bridging

Bridging is an aggravating problem that can shut you down. Here's how to find it and fix it.

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EXTRUSION: What’s the Right Feed Throat Temperature?

Selecting the proper one is critical to the process.

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Drying

Bozzelli’s Dozen Drying Tips

There’s a lot to know about drying—enough to fill a book, at least. But for now, here are a dozen details you need to know, from seasoned injection molding consultant and Scientific Molding trainer John Bozzelli. Scroll down and take his quiz.

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Process Cooling