Just because the material has been dried at the specified temperature for the specified amount of time does not guarantee it is actually dried to the material supplier’s specifications. If you dry material in-house, you must have a method of measuring the actual moisture contained in the material. In most hygroscopic materials, water attacks the […]
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Material Drying, Part 1: Dewpoint Meters
Materials that need to be dried require a reliable supply of heated and dried air. The dryness of the air is measured using a dewpoint meter. In practice, there are several ways this can be accomplished. What is the best method? Which type of sensor is most accurate? In this post, we will answer some […]
Quality Control? Quality Assurance? Learn the difference between QA and QC
The terms “QA” and “QC” are used frequently (and often interchangeably) in the plastics industry. But what do these terms actually mean? What is the role of each in delivering quality parts to your customers? In this post, we’ll demystify Quality Assurance and Control and explain how each plays an integral in your business. Having […]
Routsis SmartTech™: The World’s Best Face-to-Face Training for Plastics Processors & Technicians
Routsis’s exclusive SmartTech™ training focuses on the science of injection molding — not just on the workings of a particular injection molding machine. The majority of training time is spent at your molding machines, making it a better way to help your company improve efficiency, profitability and its competitive position. Here are 5 ways in […]
Routsis RightStart™: The World’s Best Plastics Employee Development System
Not to toot our own horn here… but we are extremely proud of our RightStart™ system. It truly has no equal in the plastics industry. RightStart™ was developed by leading industry experts and is used by many top-performing plastics manufacturers worldwide. In fact, it is more than just a training system: It’s a solution to […]