Injection Know How

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Feed-Throat Temperature Control

It's the 'zone zero’ for injection molding.

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Why Non-Return Valves Leak

We all recognize that the non-return valve is a problem. The question is where is the research to figure out how to correct this so we have a better shot at making more consistent parts

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Pay Attention to Your Nozzle Body & Tip

These are overlooked components that can cost you thousands.

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Injection Molding: How to Set Second-Stage (Pack & Hold) Pressure

Most molders work with two parameters for establishing second-stage pressure. But within Scientific Molding there are actually four.

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Injection Molding: Understanding Pressure Loss In Injection Molding

One of the more prominent trends in processing is the need for higher plastic pressures to mold parts.

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Injection Molding: Processors: Teach Part Designers The Golden Rule

Make sure the designers you work with understand that there are limits to what processing can do.

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Injection Molding: Why & How to Do Gate-Seal Experiments

Part of optimizing any molding process is determining the second-stage injection, or pack and hold, parameters.

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Injection Molding: Answers to Bozzelli's Drying Quiz

Three questions about drying plastics that everyone should know how to answer.

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Injection Molding: You Must Dry Hygroscopic Resins

The reason you dry certain plastics is to get the moisture out. But why does the moisture have to be taken out before processing?

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Injection Molding: Time Now for a Safety Review

For months many of us have been consumed with the Gulf oil pipeline blowout.

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