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Depending on the process, purging methods can vary. Extrusion, unlike injection molding, is a continuous process. As a result, purging procedures should be performed regularly to avoid issues with ...

Which screw designs work on which raw materials? How is a motor calculated? And when is a multi-channel-die required? The webinar guides the audience through the process of selecting proper sheet ...

Accurate prediction of breakthrough extruding force is very important for extrusion production, especially for the large-scale extrusion process, which directly affects the production costs and safety ...

Plastics are widely used across industries thanks to their low corrosiveness, slow decomposition, and malleability. However, these same properties that make plastics so versatile also contribute to ...

Italy-based plastics processing machinery maker says its twin-screw extruder has been built to offer longevity. Bausano says benefits of its Nextmover technology include reduced risk of failure, ...

The American Maplan Compact profile extrusion line is for applications such as trim moldings, cable ducts, and cornering strips for the construction, furniture, and industrial equipment sectors.

The company’s new demonstration and test facility, Cleanikum, enables customers to run cleaning trials with films and thin-walled hard plastics made of polyolefins. Vecoplan AG's Cleanikum ...

At any given time I’m likely to have multiple projects in-flight, by which of course I mean in various stages of neglect. My current big project is one where I finally feel like I have a chance to use ...