In extrusion blow molding, costs can be reduced in a number of ways. For example, by reducing the amount of material used or by using recycled materials instead of virgin materials. Continue reading
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A Comprehensive Guide to Design Custom Extrusion Head Tooling to Mold Parts
Regardless of the blow molding project, extrusion head tooling design is one of the most important aspects. Along with choosing the appropriate material, fabricators must use the right equipment. So, when designing head tooling, the extrusion blow molding machine also plays a critical role.
Manufacturers make plastic bottles and containers for products that people around the world use daily. Some examples include shampoo bottles, children’s toys, appliance components, industrial containers, and more. For a superior product, they rely on extrusion blow molding machinery. Continue reading
Even if your company purchased a top-of-the-line machine for blow molding, it’s essential to keep it clean and well maintained. Especially when producing a high volume of products, it doesn’t take long before a machine becomes contaminated. The key with an extrusion blow molding machine is to purge it, which ensures it keeps operating optimally and safely.
Extrusion blow molding is a continuous process, and contamination can have a negative effect on the bottom line of your company. Once there is contamination, it is nearly impossible to keep it from happening unless you intervene aggressively. That might be though a purging compound or a screw pull. Luckily, it is easy to purge the equipment used in extrusion blow molding.