Purging the blow molding machine on the shop floor will ensure efficient performance and a better end product. While there are some differences between standard and custom blow molders, the blow ...

The Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman Plastics Inc. (Depew, NY) has introduced Dyna-Purge A for polypropylene (PP) color changes. The hybrid product combines key features of both mechanical and chemical ...

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 ...

Since the technology became broadly available in 2017, a growing number of injection molders have been learning how the iMFLUX low-pressure process can reduce both cycle times and reject rates, ...

Metal Injection Molding is changing medical device manufacturing by enabling the production of intricate, high-quality ...

Fill speed, pack pressure, cooling rate, and melt temperature are the four critical process variables of injection molding that control the quality and consistency of molded parts. The first three ...

During the injection molding process, harsh conditions (high temperature, high speed) and deterioration of plastic additives can release high volumes of decomposition gases. Mold deposits, gas burns, ...

For decades, injection molding has developed into a predictable, repeatable manufacturing process, built on an understanding of cause and effect. The application of scientific principles to injection ...

ProMed, a contract manufacturer specializing in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and highly regulated combination products, has announced new process refinements in the LSR injection molding process ...