Extrusion
The Role Barrel Temperatures Play in Melting
You need to understand the basics of how plastic melts in an extruder to properly set your process and troubleshoot any issues. Hint: it’s not about the barrel temperature settings.
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Crosshead Die for Elastomers Adjusts Easily
NPE2024: Mechanically actuated gum space adjustment requires only ordinary socket wrench.
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'Hybrid' Die Design Eliminates Weld Lines, Cuts Stagnation
NPE2024: Newest extrusion tool retains benefits of previous design and adds features to boost quality.
Read MoreBlown Film Lines Are Fully Customized
Systems can be furnished for single- to nine-layer for barrier applications.
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Interactive Training for Injection, Extrusion and Other Processes
Paulson has four in-booth stations demonstrating its various training solutions.
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Enhanced Temperature Controls for Hot Runners, Extrusion and Packaging
NPE2024: Athena introduces expanded hot-runner controller with up to 120 zones, plus updated panel-mount “universal” temperature/process control.
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Downstream Line for High-Precision Profiles
NPE2024: System features calibration and cooling tables, haul-offs, cutting units and tilting tables.
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Screw Design Tips to Boost Productivity
In this collection of articles, two of the industry’s foremost authorities on screw design — Jim Frankland and Mark Spalding — offer their sage advice on screw design...what works, what doesn’t, and what to look for when things start going wrong.
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Processing Megatrends Drive New Product Developments at NPE2024
It’s all about sustainability and the circular economy, and it will be on display in Orlando across all the major processes. But there will be plenty to see in automation, AI and machine learning as well.
Read MoreCutting-Edge Measurement and Control Devices for Extrusion
NPE2024: Sikora showcasing a range of cutting-edge equipment designed to meet the high standards of the hose, tube and pipe market.
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