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What is the main purpose of blending in the plastic processing industry?
What is the main purpose of blending in the plastic processing industry?
- To sell regrind material to other processors for re-processing
- To discard regrind material effectively
- To combine material ingredients in predetermined proportions and mix them for plastic part production (correct)
- To increase the cost of processing materials
Why did some processors opt for blending instead of purchasing pre-compounded materials in the past?
Why did some processors opt for blending instead of purchasing pre-compounded materials in the past?
- Pre-compounded materials were more expensive (correct)
- Pre-compounded materials were unavailable
- Blending was not suitable for their requirements
- Blending was a more complex process
How did cost-conscious processors manage the regrind produced from their processes?
How did cost-conscious processors manage the regrind produced from their processes?
- By selling it to other processors
- By discarding it in landfills
- By rolling it back into their own process if possible (correct)
- By incinerating it
What characteristic of custom compounds made them costlier compared to individual raw ingredients?
What characteristic of custom compounds made them costlier compared to individual raw ingredients?
Why was it important for processors to effectively deal with the regrind from their processes?
Why was it important for processors to effectively deal with the regrind from their processes?
What was the primary reason for processors to introduce regrind back into the material stream?
What was the primary reason for processors to introduce regrind back into the material stream?
What is the purpose of blending and dosing devices in the manufacturing process?
What is the purpose of blending and dosing devices in the manufacturing process?
How do dosing devices operate in injection molding processes?
How do dosing devices operate in injection molding processes?
What role does a mixer play when connected below a dosing device?
What role does a mixer play when connected below a dosing device?
Why is dosing provided at a certain rate in extrusion processes?
Why is dosing provided at a certain rate in extrusion processes?
For what purpose might multiple dosing devices be connected to a single machine throat?
For what purpose might multiple dosing devices be connected to a single machine throat?
What is a critical aspect regarding the mounting frame for dosing devices connected to a machine throat?
What is a critical aspect regarding the mounting frame for dosing devices connected to a machine throat?
