Die Drool
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998
To prevent "DIE DROOL" first investigate root cause analysis in these areas:
1. Condition of lip of tool (i.e., sharp, highly radiused).
2. Die polish finish
3. What is die temperature? (Higher or lower than melt temperature of polymer?)
- Daniel Cykana, Bemis Mfg. Co.
See also:
- Die heaters
- Die lip buildup
- Dissimilar metals
- Improved dies
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