In response to a recent blog entry, I got this series of questions… Mauricio How many clamps are needed to hold a specific tool? Which is the correct distance between clamps? Is there an order or sequencing to tightening the bolts? My Response When asked ‘How many clamps should I use?‘ one plant manager I […]
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Intensification Ratios with Multiple Injection Cylinders…
I received this from a blog reader the other day… JF I need to be able to figure intensification ratios for my current presses. Right now I am stumped by the intensification ratios because some of the presses have to parralel cylinders exerting force on the screw…..do you multiply the diameter of both? note: The intensification ratio […]
Relying on On-The-Job Training Alone
I heard this comment the other day from a restaurant owner. Although it was not my place to tell him how to run his restaurant, I did think it was a great discussion topic for this blog… Owner I can’t bother to train my staff… they learn what they need to know on-the-job. My Thoughts Expecting on-the-job training to […]
Calculating Material Usage Requirements
I just received a question which is a common frustration for any process whether it is injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, or compounding… Firdaus I have a problem calculating the material usage on the production floor. When I weigh 10 shots the average weight is 5.2g per shot for an 8 cavity mold. We originally calculated a material requirements of 70.2kg […]
Understanding Torque…
I received this question the other day via telephone… Steve Can you explain the concept of torque…? and why using a torque wench is so important? My Response Basically… Torque is a measure of rotational force. In other words, the force being applied to rotate something is considered torque. The way torque is calculated is […]