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In a balanced runner system, the melt flows into each cavity at equal times and pressure.
A good starting point for the gate width should be 1.0 - 1.5 times the gate depth.
If possible, utilize a system or component supplier with experience in styrenic TPEs.
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Edgetek™
ET8900 CR SERIES
PROCESSING GUIDE
EDGETEK ET8900 CR THERMOPLASTICS
Injection Molding Parameters
The barrel temperatures below should be used only as a reference point.
Actual melt temperatures should
be measured using a pyrometer to ensure consistent and accurate processing.
Zone 2 - Center 420°F 460°F 215°C 235°C
Zone 3 - Front 430°F 470°F 220°C 240°C
Nozzle 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C
MELT & MOLD
TEMPERATURES ENGLISH (°F) METRIC (°C) COMMENTS
Melt Temperature 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C
Wipe down mold
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It helps reduce melt fracture, eliminate die build-up, and lower torque for higher throughput.
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It aids in reducing melt fracture, eliminating die build-up, and lowering torque for higher throughput.
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NYMAX™ POLYMER
FORMULATIONS
PRIME & RECYCLED
NYLON THERMOPLASTICS
PROCESSING GUIDE
2 Nymax Polymer Formulations
Nymax™ and Nymax™ REC Formulations
Nymax™ thermoplastics include prime and recycled nylon formulations in both unfilled grades and
with various levels of glass fiber and mineral reinforcements.
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 melt temperature
• Increase mold temperature
• Increase injection speed
Insufficient packing • Increase hold pressure and time• Increase shot size
Processing Guide 5
Problem Cause Solution
Sink Marks
Part geometry
too thick
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures• Decrease mold temperature
Insufficient
material volume
• Increase shot size
• Increase injection rate
• Increase packing pressure
• Increase gate size
Flash
Injection pressure
too high
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Decrease injection rate
• Increase transfer position
Excess
material volume
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
• Decrease injection rate
Melt and/or mold
too hot
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease screw speed
Loose clamp • Reset mold height• Increase clamp tonnage
Shrink
Too much
shrink
• Increase cooling time
• Decrease mold temperature
Too little
shrink
• Decrease cooling time
• Increase mold temperature
Troubleshooting Recommendations
6 Nymax Polymer Formulations
Troubleshooting Recommendations
Problem Cause Solution
Burning
Process related
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease injection rate
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
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase injection rate
• Increase mold temperature
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 cooling time
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase pack pressure
• Increase pack time
• Decrease mold temperature
Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling
Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness
Thermolator incorrect
temperature
• Check settings
• Inspect thermocouple
Processing Guide 7
Troubleshooting Recommendations
Problem Cause Solution
Sticking in Mold
Overfilled cavity
• Decrease injection rate and pressure
• Decrease pack and hold pressure
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease cooling time
Mold design • Increase draft angle• Polish cores in direction of ejection
Part is too hot
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Increase cooling time
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