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Our strategy utilizes four
supporting strategic drivers: Portfolio Prioritization; Amplify Innovation; Digital for Operational Excellence and
Growth; and Leadership, Talent and Culture for the Avient of the Future.
The values shown for the modified SARs represent the unvested portion of the
following: 20,600 SARs originally granted on February 22, 2024 (row four), 18,800 SARs originally granted on February 17, 2023
(row five), and 16,000 SARs originally granted on February 14, 2022 (row six).
The values shown for the modified RSUs impact the following: 6,400 RSUs originally granted on February 22,
2024 (row eight), 5,550 RSUs originally granted on February 17, 2023 (row nine), and 4,550 RSUs originally granted on February 14,
2022 (row ten).
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Additional draft may be required
for grained/textured surfaces.
4 Nymax Polymer Formulations
Incomplete Fill
Melt and/or mold
too cold
• Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Check thermocouples and heater bands
Mold design
• Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents
• Check that vents are unplugged
• Check that gates are unplugged
• Enlarge gates and/or runners
• Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and
verify proper vent location
• Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to
parting line
Shot size
• Adjust transfer position to 98% full
• Increase cushion
Brittleness
Wet material
• Check moisture.
Degraded/
overheated
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Use smaller barrel
• Decrease injection speed
Gate location
and/or size
• Relocate gate to nonstress area
• Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate
and lower molded in stress
Fibers/Minerals on
Surface or Uneven
Surface Appearance
Melt temperature
too low
• Increase injection speed
Insufficient packing • Increase hold pressure and time
Processing Guide 5
Sink Marks
Part geometry
too thick
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
Insufficient
material volume
• Increase packing pressure
• Increase gate size
Flash
Injection pressure
too high
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Increase transfer position
Excess
material volume
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
Melt and/or mold
too hot
• Decrease screw speed
Loose clamp • Reset mold height
• Increase clamp tonnage
Shrink
Too much
shrink
Too little
shrink
• Decrease cooling time
6 Nymax Polymer Formulations
Burning
Process related
Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents
• Increase gate size to reduce shear
Wet material
• Check moisture.
Nozzle Drool
Nozzle temperature
too hot
• Decrease nozzle temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Increase screw decompression
• Verify material has been dried at proper conditions
Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip
Weld Lines
Melt front
temperatures are
too low
• Increase pack and hold pressure
Mold design
• Increase gate size
• Perform short shots to determine fill pattern
and verify proper vent location
• Add vents and/or false ejector pin
• Move gate location
Warp
Process related
• Increase pack pressure
• Increase pack time
Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling
Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness
Thermolator incorrect
temperature
• Check settings
• Inspect thermocouple
Processing Guide 7
Sticking in Mold
Overfilled cavity
• Decrease injection rate and pressure
• Decrease pack and hold pressure
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease cooling time
Mold design • Increase draft angle
• Polish cores in direction of ejection
Part is too hot
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In addition, after two years of extensive development and testing, the brand responsible for the world’s strongest fiber™ is again taking performance to new heights, offering brands and media an exclusive preview of its latest breakthrough technology: Dyneema® Woven Composites.
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Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™ – With its unique combination of low weight and immense strength, Dyneema® is a critical component in ultra-light outdoor gear, protective apparel, and footwear that takes performance and comfort to new heights.
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The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Senior management uses adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS, and working capital to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
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Cut vent depths to 0.0007″–0.0015″
Draft Angle Maintain a minimum draft angle of 1° per side
4 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Incomplete Fill
Melt and/or mold
too cold
• Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Check thermocouples and heater bands
Shot size
• Increase shot size
• Adjust transfer position to 98% full
• Increase cushion
Mold design
• Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents
• Check that vents are unplugged
• Check that gates are unplugged
• Enlarge gates and/or runners
• Perform short shots to determine fill pattern
and verify proper vent location
• Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to
parting line
Brittleness
Degraded/overheated
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Use smaller barrel
Gate location
and/or size
• Relocate gate to non-stress area
• Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate
and lower molded-in stress
Wet material
• Check moisture.
Sink Marks
Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
Insufficient
material volume
• Increase shot size
• Increase packing pressure
Part geometry
too thick
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
Processing Guide 5
Flash
Injection pressure
too high
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Increase transfer position
Excess
material volume
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
Melt or mold
too hot
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
Loose clamp • Reset mold height
• Increase clamp tonnage
Shrink
Too much shrink • Increase cooling time
Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time
Burning
• Reduce decompression
Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents
• Increase gate size to reduce shear
Wet material • Verify material is dried at proper condition
Nozzle Drool
Nozzle temperature
too hot
• Decrease nozzle temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Increase screw decompression
• Verify material has been dried at proper conditions
Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip
Weld Lines
Melt front
temperatures are
too low
• Increase pack and hold pressure
Mold design
• Increase gate size
• Identify end of fill pattern and verify proper
vent location
• Add vents or increase vent width
• Move gate location
6 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Warp
• Increase melt temp
• Reduce injection speed
• Increase pack pressure
• Increase pack time
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cool time
Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling
Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness
Thermolator incorrect
temperature
• Check settings
• Inspect thermocouple
Sticking in Mold
Overfilled cavity
• Decrease injection rate and pressure
• Decrease hold pressure
• Decrease cooling time
Part too hot
• Decrease barrel temperature
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cooling time
Mold design • Increase draft angle
• Polish cores in direction of ejection
Black Specks
Contamination • Purge machine
Degradation
• Reduce melt temperature
• Reduce screw speed
• Reduce back pressure
Machine related • Check for wear on screw, barrel or check ring
Delamination
• Increase melt temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination
Mold design • Reduce sharp corners in material flow path
• Increase venting
Processing Guide 7
Discoloration
Oversheared
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease injection speed
• Reduce residence time
Mold design • Increase gate sizing
Dry material • Check moisture of material to ensure it is within the
recommended moisture percentage for molding
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At lower rib heights the
maximum amount of displacement is much
greater than those at higher rib heights.
These
regions are excellent for ejector pins due to the
increased surface area.
Ejector Housing
The ejector housing height is equal to part height.
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see Attachment 1), representing an 11.1x multiple of last twelve months adjusted EBITDA, or 7.6x including anticipated synergies.
to adjusted EPS, excluding the impact of step-up depreciation and amortization related to purchase accounting.
Less: Lease adjustment
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You can minimize the variation by monitoring and adjusting the ink, parameters and garments.
Discharge inks will require adjustment if multiple dye lots are used and the overall discharge may appear different.
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Bob has been by my side during our transformation and is unquestionably the right leader to take PolyOne to even greater heights in the future.
The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.