Why bother optimizing recovery? We typically set each machine to 100 RPM.

There are three major reasons: 1) Setting the process to produce a specified melt temperature provides a more predictable viscosity 2) Determining the optimal rear zone temperature ensures the most consistent and reliable material feed 3) Slowing the screw consume only 80% of the cooing time helps prevent degradation while maximizing conductive material heating.

The process of screw recovery has a large impact on the efficiency and consistency of the process. This will help reduce scrap rate and energy consumption.

-Andy