Extrusion
50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
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Put Some ‘Lean’ into Your Profile Extrusion Process
With everyone struggling to find talent, there are ways to reduce operator interaction with the process by applying some lean manufacturing principles.
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Smaller Screws Impose Bigger Challenges
Very small extruder screws work just about like their larger cousins, but some critical differences make them harder to design and machine.
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How to Estimate and Control Head Pressure
You rightfully worry about melt temperature, but don’t overlook head pressure, because the two are closely linked and will influence line performance.
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OMV Names Banach V.P. Sales, Marketing
Banach to manage global equipment sales effort, help establish North American service and training networks, and help in development and introduction of company’s thermoforming and extrusion product lines.
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Air Ring Add-On Brings Output to New Level
The Short Stack from Addex sits between the air ring and die and provides high-velocity air flow to boost output and lock in the bubble.
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Specialty Purging Compounds Optimize Color and Material Changeovers
Selecting of the correct purging compound can speed up material and color changeover time and reduce scrap. You’ll even save on material.
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Dual-Lip Air Ring Simplifies Auto-Profiling
New unit from D.R. Joseph reportedly easier to install, operate, modify and maintain than other auto-gauge control air rings on the market.
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Davis-Standard Appoints New V.P. for Canadian Businesses
Mike Brown responsible for executing the business operating plan, strategy and performance initiatives for Toronto-based subsidiaries Brampton Engineering, Deacro, and Gamma.
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Cooling the Feed Throat and Screw: How Much Water Do You Need?
It’s one of the biggest quandaries in extrusion, as there is little or nothing published to give operators some guidance. So let’s try to shed some light on this trial-and-error process.
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