Process monitoring systems are a great resource for the Scientific Molder. Question: We already have a {brand-name} production monitoring system and are now considering using it to also monitor the process. My Response: In practice most companies use such systems helpful to look for individual short shots or analysis of past problems. This is essentially […]
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Injection Molding Training Now Available in French
Routsis Training announces the release of thirty-two online courses in French. Six of the courses comprise Routsis’s Scientific Molding 101 grouping, which lays the foundational knowledge base necessary for the success of any injection molding employee and provides them with in-depth processing information to better prepare them for making appropriate and cost-effective decisions when establishing or improving a […]
Colorant Mixing Issues
In a recent processing forum there was a common question regarding color swirls and colorant mixing. There were many common responses such as adding back pressure, speeding up screw speed, slowing down screw speed, changing screws, adding mixing elements, etc. Let’s get back to basics for a moment… RE Colorants: The aspect particular to colorants […]
UPM Invests in Training From Routsis
Routsis Training has been cited once again in a Plastics News article. The article outlines a new strategy by Universal Plastic Mold, Inc. — who are investing in new energy-saving systems, more automation, and training from Routsis. UPM uses Routsis’s RightStart™ system to ensure their employees get the most out of their training. Click here […]
Trademark Plastics Says Routsis Training’s an Intergral Part of Their New Business Model
In a recent article in Plastics News, Trademark Plastics Inc. of Riverside, CA mentioned Routsis Training as an important aspect of their changing business model. They’ve downsized their workforce and now they’re relying on a smaller number of highly-skilled employees, which requires more advanced training. Trademark Plastics uses Routsis’s RightStart™ ongoing training system to increase […]