Processing Setup
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Sheet Extrusion & In-Line Thermoforming Process
First certified in 2006, our Quality System meets the scrutinizing criteria of ISO 9001:2008 standards. Our Quality System focuses on implementing our business strategies and operational plans with excellence. We continue to successfully reach our quality targets while consistently delivering reliable products and services to our customers. We believe that through Quality comes Success, and we want that to be your experience too. We welcome your questions and value your feedback.
| processing parameter | typical settings* |
|---|---|
| Barrel: Feed Zone | 400–420 °F |
| Barrel: Compression | 410–430 °F |
| Barrel: Metering Zone | 430–450 °F |
| Adapter and Screen Changer | 430–440 °F |
| Die Temperature | 450–480 °F |
| Melt Temperature | 440–475 °F |
| Chill Rolls: Top (T) | 150–160 °F |
| Chill Rolls: Center (C) | 160–175 °F |
| Chill Rolls: Bottom (B) | 140–150 °F |
| Thermoforming: Top Heater | 400–430 °F |
| Thermoforming: Bottom Heater | 400–435 °F |
| Thermoforming: Forming Temperature | 300–310 °F |
Injection Process
| injection molding parameter | typical settings |
|---|---|
| Melt Temperature: Nozzle | 450–460 °F |
| Melt Temperature: Adapter | 440–450 °F |
| Melt Temperature: Front | 450–470 °F |
| Melt Temperature: Middle | 440–460 °F |
| Melt Temperature: Rear | 430–450 °F |
| Hot Runner / Manifold Temperature | 380–420 °F |
| First or Boost Stage Injection: Time | 5–10 sec (less for smaller parts) |
| First or Boost Stage Injection: Pressure | 1,200–2,000 (max) psi |
| Fill Speed: First 10% of Shot | 1.5 in/sec |
| Fill Speed: Next 70% of Shot | 2.3 in/sec |
| Fill Speed: Last 20% of Shot | 1.2 in/sec |
| Packing Stage Time | 4–8 sec |
| Second or Hold Stage Injection: Time (with a packing stage) | 6–11 sec |
| Second or Hold Stage Injection: Time (without a packing stage) | 9–15 sec |
| Second or Hold Stage Injection: Pressure | 60% of max inj. pressure psi |
| Cushion | 0.25–0.50 in (dependent on shot size) |
| Screw Speed | 60–100 rpm |
| Back Pressure | 50–200 psi |
| Mold Temperature | 70–120 °F (actual surface pyrometer reading) |
| Clamp Pressure | 2.2(A) tons/in2 |
| Drying Conditions | usually not required |
| Purging | Polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or standard purging compound |
2.2 TONS/IN2 OF PROJECTED MOLD AREA. THIS IS DEPENDENT ON WALL THICKNESS, FLOW DISTANCE AND FLOW DIRECTION CHANGES.
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