Know-How
How Does Your Molding Machine Control Pack Pressure?
It seems some new machines have pack velocity issues, as machine builders are confusing processors with controllers that are more complicated than they need to be and less user-friendly.
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Rethinking Regrind
Regrind and recycled material are often requisite in projects these days, but for many molders, the “R” word triggers painful memories.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: More on Polycarbonate
The industry has learned a lot about the advantages and disadvantages of polycarbonate during its more than 60-year history, and it would be difficult to imagine a world in which it did not exist.
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How to Form a Hole with a Core Pin: Part 2
Prevent wear, flash, and mold damage with these design methods.
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The Importance of Specific Heat in Screw and Extruder Design
If you ever have to size an extruder drive, knowing the specific heat of the polymer can help you to determine the capability of your equipment.
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How to Form a Hole with a Core Pin: Part 1
Prevent wear, flash, and mold damage with these design tips.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Polycarbonate
How polycarbonate came about, virtually simultaneously, through the efforts of two industry giants.
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80 Questions Moldmakers Should Ask Themselves … and Their Customers
If you’re a molder or brand owner/OEM, be ready to supply the answers before the program is launched.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: PVC & PVDC
How a class of materials based on chlorine chemistry became part of the landscape.
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