Extrusion Hints
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Welcome to Extrusion Hints
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This section of the newsletter started back in December 1989. Readers indicated they would be interested in "helpful hints" for every day shop floor problems.
Please send us your ideas, tricks you have found useful, or simple recurring problems - you have found a solution to which will be of interest to others.
We will strive to maintain separation of the extrusion hints that have been published in the Newsletter apart from the hints added to the 1-0-Wiki directly. We reserve the right to publish any hints submitted to the 1-0-Wiki in upcoming Newsletters.
For now, if you have a hint you would like to add, please email it to our 1-0-Wiki Administrative team at: admin [at] extrusionwiki [dot] com.
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Vol. 16 #2, Dec. 1989 - Rupture disks
Vol. 16 #2, Dec. 1989 - Check it out
Vol. 16 #2, Dec. 1989 - RPM meters
Vol. 16 #2, Dec. 1989 - Thermocouple connections 1
Vol. 16 #2, Dec. 1989 - Start up help
Vol. 16 #2, Dec. 1989 - Screen packs 1
Vol. 16 #2, Dec. 1989 - Extruders
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - Brass tools 1
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - Electric screwdrivers
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - Start up 1
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - Hoppers
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - Anti seize compounds
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - LLDPE lensing
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - Start new screw
Vol. 17 #1, Feb. 1990 - Screw cooling
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Screw wear
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Melt temperature
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Gear box oil
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Tidal waves
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Check new screws
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Pressure transducers
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Nylon purge
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Output variation 1
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Twin screw color change
Vol. 17 #2, Jul. 1990 - Accurate melt temperature
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Output variation 2
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Extruder throat cooling
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Vent insert design
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Screw inspection
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Heater contact
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Throughput rate checks
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Screw design
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Calibrate tachs
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Mark the bubble
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Silicone grease
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Melt pressure
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Screw performance
Vol. 17 #3, Dec. 1990 - Calibrate transducers
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Feed throat cooling
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Oak persuaders
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Coextrusion alarms
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Screw specifications
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Strand cooling: good housekeeping
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Vents 1
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Drive train
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Screw removal 1
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Brass tools 2
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Output rates
Vol. 17 #4, Mar. 1991 - Barrel zone override
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Not dry enough
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Barrel heaters
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Patience
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Throughput check
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Gauge variation
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Static eliminator
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - No service call
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Twin screw changes
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Underwater pelletizer
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Bevel outside
Vol. 18 #2, Jul. 1991 - Throat cooling
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Brush wear forecasting
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Threaded commutators
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Pressure transducer handling
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Thermocouple connections 2
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Casting roll bearing
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Extrusion data sheets
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Computer simulation
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - High motor amps
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Gauge systems
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Razor knives
Vol. 19 #1, Feb. 1992 - Troubleshooting with barrel zones
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Screw cleaning 1
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Roll edge quality
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Gel identification
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Screw drawings
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Low viscosity addition
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Temperature controller calibration
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Time dimension
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - High low melt blends
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Feed throat temperature
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Purging gels
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Sheet pinning
Vol. 19 #2, Jun. 1992 - Seed counter
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Sheet die start up
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Extrusion trials
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Vent bleed
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Record root diameter
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Thermocouple wires
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Melt block problems
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - PET Dryer
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Color feeder calibration
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Feed throats
Vol. 19 #3, Nov. 1992 - Worn barrel
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Feed throat configuration
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Gearpump changes
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Extruder cooling
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - PLC circuits
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Feed section
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Plot extruder performance
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Extruder drive
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Head pressure
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - The art of details
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Temperature control
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Screen packs 2
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Die heaters
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Screw flight cracks
Vol. 20 #1, Mar. 1993 - Vent location
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Screw position
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Drive motor start up
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Easy screw disassembly
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Purging
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Worn screw
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Extruder log book
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Water cooling
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Surging
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Gear pump wear
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - How to stop a vacuum pump
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Temperature measurement 1
Vol. 20 #2, Jul. 1993 - Shaft leakage
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Material clean out
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Screw installation 1
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Die lip buildup
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Cooling water
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Hopper segregation
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Segmented screws
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Simulations
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Lower feed zone temperature
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Coextrusion control
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Cold gearbox oil
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Overfilled gearbox
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Early detection
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Vent openings
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Zone cooling check up
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Temperature measurement 2
Vol. 20 #3, Dec. 1993 - Turnaround delays
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Water piping
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Broken couplings
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Reversed temperature profile 1
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Warning: casting rolls
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Hot gearbox 1
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Control systems
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Product/color changeover
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Screen changing with a continuous screen changer
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Feeding low bulk density
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Adjustable melt TC
Vol. 21 #1, Jun. 1994 - Coextrusion: melt strength
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Storage
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Barrel thermocouple maintenance
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Storage of extruders
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Hopper magnets
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Gels 1
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Flex tube safety
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Plant layout
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Level switch problems
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Reversed temperature profile 2
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Hot gearbox 2
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Liquid in feed
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Lubricate screw shank
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Protect your hand
Vol. 21 #2, Oct. 1994 - Hose clamp safety
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Preventative maintenance list
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Drive speed controller
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Spin dryer
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Vent port fouling
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Changing resin types
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Assembling a screen pack
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Adapter flange leak
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - Start up 2
Vol. 21 #3, Dec. 1994 - For safety's sake 1
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Screen utilization
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Lab extruders
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Clean out dust and flake
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Vent plugging
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Predictive maintenance
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Pressure increases temperature
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Liquid injection
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - 2 machines 1 material
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Corona treater power
Vol. 22 #1, Jun. 1995 - Water valve off
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Transducer calibration
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Bridge breaker
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Screw removal 2
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Heat transfer
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Adapter flow
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Screw installation 2
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Data collection 1
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Twin scale up
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Inconsistent gear pump output
Vol. 22 #2, Sep. 1995 - Vent design
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Gearbox oil level
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Transducer accuracy
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Transducer removal
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Reinstalling a screw
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Brass bolts on flange collar
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Leaks
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Gear pump assembly
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Output calculations
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Start up efficiency
Vol. 22 #3, Dec. 1995 - Motor overheating
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Pressure blips
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Static electricity build up
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Reduce static in polymer processing operations
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Screw removal 3
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Gels 2
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Melt blocking
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Purge material
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Stripping vent help
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Improved dies
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - Feed rate limited
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996 - For safety sake 2
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Colored mixing drums
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Screw cleaning 2
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Twin screw installation
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Power factor
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Zirconia blades
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Die cleaning
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Twin screw help
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Removing gels
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Training
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Unmelt gels
Vol. 23 #2, Oct. 1996 - Eye protection
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Extruder mounts
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Vacuum pump discharge
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Tools
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Decreased motor amps
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - New extrusion setup
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Gear pump lubrication
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Safety
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Vents 2
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Cooling water flow
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Fouling
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - Twin screw
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996 - New screw shank lubricant
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Pump acceleration rate
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Startup timers
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Vent flow
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - DC drive failure
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Extra breaker plates
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Incoming power
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Loose heaters
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - After rebuild
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Dissimilar metals
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Gels 3
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - Screw removal 4
Vol. 24 #1, Mar. 1997 - PET dryer instrumentation
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Poor stranding
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Pressure wash extrusion lines
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Melt thermocouples
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Purge compound
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Die and screw cleaning
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Semi-works operations
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Suction pressure
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Transitioning
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Protect the pump
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Gear pumps
Vol. 24 #2, Sep. 1997 - Protect the barrel
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Avoid feed stock fluidization
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Heater amps
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Resin supplier
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Melt delivery
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Purge
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Bolt cleaning
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Color changes
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Insulate vent
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Mold release
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Feed stock supply
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Monitor back pressure
Vol. 24 #3, Dec. 1997 - Max RPM
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Thrust bearing
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Pressure taps
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Rheology
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Chemical purge compound
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Heater burnout
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Restrictive adapter
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Hand held pyrometer
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Remove buildup
Vol. 25 #1, May 1998 - Stainless steel components
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Thermocouples
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Vector drives
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Safety 2
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Sweep up
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Chromium plating test solution
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Seated TCs
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Mini microscope
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Turn the screw by hand
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Twin screw extrusion
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Monitor heaters
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Product variations
Vol. 25 #2, Sep. 1998 - Purge 2
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Metering pump
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Sizing extruder drives
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Die drool
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Twin screw extrusion 2
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Installing a dehumidifying drying system
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Dryer inlet air
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Rules of thumb
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Pressure transducers 2
Vol. 25 #3, Dec. 1998 - Travel tip
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Twin screw extrusion (3/99)
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Extrusion pump life
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Maximum channel depth for high rate
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Breaker plate maintenance
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Film mount
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Extrusion flow stability
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Breaker plates
Vol. 26 #1, Mar. 1999 - Close loop dryer
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - TC moisture
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Color marker
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Pull the screw
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Unmixed polymer gels
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Cool dryer return air
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Oatmeal
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Flow instability
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Consistent air
Vol. 26 #2, Sep. 1999 - Verify drawings
Vol. 26 #3, Dec. 1999 - Clean breakers
Vol. 26 #3, Dec. 1999 - Spread sheets
Vol. 26 #3, Dec. 1999 - Screw cooling (Dec99)
Vol. 26 #3, Dec. 1999 - Output rate check
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Deviation alarms
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Cross contamination (Hint)
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Pre-drying moisture sensitive polymer
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Condensation
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Extruding amorphous materials
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Checking extrusion output rates without the use of a calculator
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Profile die design
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Corona treatment
Vol. 27 #1, Mar. 1999 - Extruder output
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Coextrusion
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Removing polymer melt
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Dehumidifying dryers
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Interactions
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Purge - close vent
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Drying temperature
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Document/Document/Document
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Melt pressure indicator
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Twin screw extruder
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Improve melt quality
Vol. 27 #2, Nov. 1999 - Extruder screw won't push out
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Die pressure variation
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Vent flow 2
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Extruding amorphous materials 2
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Gas compressor
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Drive ratio
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Angel hair (Extrusion Hint)
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Portable wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Heat exchanger
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Aligning a blown film tower
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Polymer degradation
Vol. 27 #3, Dec. 1999 - Lap stone
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - Blender Problems
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - Adhesion in Extrusion Coating
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - Adjustable Pressure Valve
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - Tech Tips
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - System Controls
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - Feed Backup When Working with Power
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - Purging
Vol. 31 #2, Fall 2004 - Screen Pack
Vol. 33 #1, Summer 2006 - Crystalline Structure
Vol. 33 #1, Summer 2006 - Purging Compounds
Vol. 33 #1, Summer 2006 - Reduce Temperature Variation
Vol. 33 #1, Summer 2006 - Apply Anti Seize
Vol. 33 #1, Summer 2006 - Designing Extrusion Lines
Vol. 33 #1, Summer 2006 - Pumping Instability
Vol. 33 #1, Summer 2006 - High Melt Temperature
Vol. 34 #1, Winter 2008 - Flow Disturbances
Vol. 34 #1, Winter 2008 - Thickness Uniformity
Vol. 34 #1, Winter 2008 - Rupture Discs/Relieve Valves
Vol. 34 #1, Winter 2008 - Troubleshooting Tip
Vol. 34 #1, Winter 2008 - Problem Solving
Vol. 34 #1, Winter 2008 - Tips for side stuffing of high levels of fillers into a twin screw extruder
Vol. 34 #2, Summer 2009 - Windmilling
Vol. 34 #2, Summer 2009 - SUM
Vol. 34 #2, Summer 2009 - Screw Channel Depths
Vol. 34 #2, Summer 2009 - Developing Profile Extrusion Dies
Vol. 34 #2, Summer 2009 - What causes Imperfection in the End Product?
Vol. 35 #1, Winter 2010 - Extruder Temperature
Vol. 35 #1, Winter 2010 - HSEI Twin Screw Extruders
Vol. 35 #1, Winter 2010 - Underwater Pelletizing
Vol. 35 #1, Winter 2010 - Nylon Processing
Vol. 35 #1, Winter 2010 - Interfacial Instabilities - Gels
Vol. 36 #1, Spring 2011 - Going out of Specification
Vol. 36 #1, Spring 2011 - Material Properties and Your Material Handling System
Vol. 36 #1, Spring 2011 - Acquisition Rates
Vol. 36 #3, Summer 2011 - Acid Flushing of TSE Barrel Cooling Bores
Vol. 36 #3, Summer 2011 - General Extruder Inspection Info
Vol. 36 #3, Summer 2011 - Shaft Torque in HSEI TSE
Vol. 38 #3, Fall 2013 - Improving Thickness Uniformity with Proper System Design
Vol. 38 #3, Fall 2013 - Removing screw elements from shafts (and more)
Vol. 39 #1, Winter 2014 - The How’s and Why’s of Extruder Screw Cooling
Vol. 39 #1, Winter 2014 - Telltale Temperatures
Vol. 40 #1, Winter 2015 - An Engineer’s Five-Step Plan to a Seamless Extruder Start-Up