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Get Better at Using Foam for Your Molded Parts
Machine performance and process speeds are critical when using foam to reduce part weight while retaining part integrity.
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Sirmax Adapts Integrated Recycling Approach to US Supply Conditions
Integrating compounding and recycling to leverage untapped postindustrial recycling feedstocks.
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Troubleshooting Flow Surging in Single-Screw Extruders
Surging can cause lower production rates, higher scrap rates, material degradation and higher labor costs. Here is a guide to troubleshooting this problem.
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Building a Future With Sustainable Compounds
With roots in recycling, Star Plastics produces engineering thermoplastic compounds to meet performance and environmental goals.
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Plastics Processing Activity Contracted in July
Plastics processing GBI contracted for the third month in a row.
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Optical Sorting for Color Flexibility in Recycled Plastics
Aaron Industries added optical sorting to its operation, expanding capabilities to meet the color needs of customers.
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Running Hot: Solutions for High-Temperature Injection Molding Cells
Here are some best practices for setting up and maintaining high-temperature injection molding processes, including sourcing and maintaining suitable water- and oil-circulating systems.
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Home In on These Six Variables to Monitor Molding
There are hundreds of variables in molding, but focusing on these six will help you make consistent parts.
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Extrusion Technology Extended to Injection, Enabling Up to 100% Regrind Usage
Twin-barrel (shot-pot) press can handle more regrind, offers other benefits to molders.
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Injection Molding: Focus on these Seven Areas to Set a Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Performing fundamental maintenance inspections frequently assures press longevity and process stability. Here’s a checklist to help you stay on top of seven key systems.
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Deflection Elbows Eliminate Streamers for Large Film Processor
New elbows eliminate troublesome streamers to increase productivity at leading blown film processor.
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NPE2024 Wrap-Up: Sustainability Dominates Show Floor News
Across all process types, sustainability was a big theme at NPE2024. But there was plenty to see in automation and artificial intelligence as well.
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