Blowmolding Series This series consists of five programs geared toward production personnel involved in blow molding operations. These programs were designed to improve the quality of blow molded products while increasing process efficiency and production yields. Produced by Meredith Springfield and A. Routsis Associates, Inc. | |
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Program 1: Introduction to Extrusion Blow Molding - An overview of the extrusion blow molding process
- Discover the four essentials of blow molding
- The basics of how plastic pellets are converted into parisons
- How the clamp section and blowing stations form hollow parts
- An overview of blow molding machine support equipment
Program 2: Understanding a Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding Machine - A review of the extruder and machine clamping station
- Explains the importance and function of the screw
- The temperature controls found on the machine
- How the blow molding machine functions during its' sequences
- An introduction to specific blow molding terminology
Program 3: Blow Molding Resin Control - How to efficiently use resin in a blow molding operation
- Working with polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC
- Methods of handling regrind
- Discussion of negative resin variance
- A review of the closed loop concept of resin control
Program 4: Understanding Blow Molded Container Quality - Establishes the importance of standardized quality requirements
- Reviews downstream operations such as decorating and filling
- How container specifications are developed; from conception to finished product
Program 5: Working with the Calibration Station - A review of the machine's calibration station
- How to set critical neck dimensions
- Forming and maintaining the T, E, S, H, & I dimensions
- Demonstrations on the proper adjustment of calibration station components
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