Processing Rule #1…

There are many rules to good processing, but this one is paramount… Manager What is the most important thing to look for when evaluating a technicians ability to process? My Response The most important factor in good processing is ‘Rule #1 – Make One Process Change at a Time’. When a change is made, it’s imperative […]

Two Plateaus During Gate Seal Determination…

Recently a technicians asked me this question… Tech During a gate seal determination (part weight vs. second stage time), we saw the part weight almost stabilize and then it shot up until it finally leveled out. What might have caused this? My Response When doing a gate seal determination, you might see this two-plateau result. Essentially, this is […]

High Back Pressure…

This question arrived as a follow-up to a previous post: More About Back Pressure… Saylan If I have to work with an odd back pressure like 250 bar, does it create any damage to the equipment or machine? My Response Assuming this is the plastic pressure, this would not necessarily cause machine damage. This will consume […]

Maximum Pressure Setting During Injection…

This question was received earlier this week… CD What should be the minimum pressure during switch over time of injection? My Response If you are switching over through the use of screw position, then you should ensure the maximum pressure setting is significantly higher than injection pressure at transfer. Additional Thoughts It is critical that you have enough pressure […]

The Best Training Method…

I received this question via email yesterday… NG Which is the best type of training? My Response No single method of training can meet each of the success factors necessary to teach all your employees. For this reason, it is important to use a training plan comprised of multiple training methods targeted to teach your employees the […]