Melt-flow analysis

PCs all have one thing in common. They monitor the process variables, compare them to values known to be acceptable, and make appropriate corrections without operator intervention. The acceptable range of values can be determined by using melt flow analysis software and/or trial and error when the machine is first starting its production. Using the software approach, the acceptable process values are known before the mold or die is ever built. It should be noted that none of the PC solutions address the problem of the lack of skilled setup people. Most of the PC systems available today are rather complex and require skilled people to use them efficiently or at least start up the line. 

N. Mostafa, H.M. Syed, S. Igor, and G. Andrew, A study of melt flow analysis of an ABS-iron composite in fused deposition modelling process, Tsinghua Science Technology, 14(Supplement l) 29-37, June 2009. 

See injection molding melt flow melt flow mold-cavity melt-flow analysis residence time rheometer screw design viscosity. 

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