Fabricating processes auxiliary equipment

Processing line, downstream The plastic discharge end of the fabricating equipment such as the auxiliary equipment in an extrusion pipe line after the extruder. 

Processing line, upstream Refers to material movement and auxiliary equipment (dryer, mixer/blender, storage bins, etc.) that exist prior to plastic entering the main fabricating machine such as the extruder. 

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The fabrication cost of a drying unit besides its size depends also on the material of construction it is the lowest for carbon steel. If the process requires a more chemical-resistant material, a cladding may be applied in some cases. In certain drying operations, optimum design of the equipment as well as product-quality requirements calls for the use of not only more durable but also more expensive materials. In general, drying equipment built of 304-stainless steel typically costs from 1.5 to 1.7 times more than that made of carbon steel and 2-3 times more if built of titanium. The cost depends also on the auxiliary equipment, and this is a reason for some uncertainty in cost prediction from literature sources without vendors data. Figure 65.3 presents, as an example, the purchase cost for several dryers in relation to their capacity that is updated to the year 2000 with the M S Index equal to 1089. 

Processing in-line A complete febricating, production, or fabricating operation can go from material storage and handling, to produce the part that includes upstream and downstream auxiliary equipment, through inspection and quality control, to packaging, and delivery to destination such as warehouse bins or transportation vehicles. 

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