I was recently asked a specific question about water lines and wanted to re-iterate a point… What is a Flow Meter A flow meter is a device which you place in-line with the cooling to measure the mass flow of coolant. Many of these can be purchased as part of a machined block with additional […]
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Plastics Technology
More about Traditional Molding…
I was recently asked this question at a classroom/hands-on training session… Participant Most of my co-workers use traditional molding, why should I convince them to change? note: traditional molding refers to the method of filling the mold cavity all the way during 1st stage fill. This method is often referred to as traditional because it […]
Training for Blow Molding…
I was recently asked this question by a Training Manager… Manager There are few training options specifically for continuous blow molding. What else can I do to help my technicians? My Response Most blow molding technicians have to perform a large number of roles from troubleshooting to maintenance. For this reason, a continuous blow molding […]
Is Profiling Better…?
I recently received this question last week during a training session… Student If I make a good part without injection profiling, but later, another employee later uses injection profiling to make the same part should that be the new standard? My Response If you can make acceptable parts with one injection velocity, then you should continue using one injection […]
Is it 90 or 95% Short…?
I often see many people getting hung up on the specific percentage fill for first stage short shots… Student In a 4 cavity mold, I usually have to make the part 90% full to create a short shot in all cavities. Is that OK, or does it have to be exactly 95% full? My Response […]