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What is the key to reducing waste in plants, according to the text?
What is the key to reducing waste in plants, according to the text?
- Temperature control in the production area
- Manual adjustment of screw rpm
- Increased material production
- TrueWeighâ„¢ gravimetric extrusion-line control system (correct)
How does the TrueWeighâ„¢ system ensure consistent product output?
How does the TrueWeighâ„¢ system ensure consistent product output?
- By decreasing line speeds
- By increasing raw material feed
- By adjusting screw rpm and haul-off devices automatically (correct)
- By introducing more extruder screws
What supports the weigh hopper in the TrueWeighâ„¢ system?
What supports the weigh hopper in the TrueWeighâ„¢ system?
- Frame adjustments
- Load cell (correct)
- Extruder screw
- Haul-off device
How does the TrueWeighâ„¢ system respond if a screen begins to blind?
How does the TrueWeighâ„¢ system respond if a screen begins to blind?
What does adding a line-speed encoder downstream from the die enable the TrueWeighâ„¢ control to do?
What does adding a line-speed encoder downstream from the die enable the TrueWeighâ„¢ control to do?
What is the consequence of not reducing the over-gauge percentage in material production according to the text?
What is the consequence of not reducing the over-gauge percentage in material production according to the text?
What is the main advantage of using the TrueWeigh hopper in extrusion control systems?
What is the main advantage of using the TrueWeigh hopper in extrusion control systems?
How does the TrueWeigh hopper contribute to maintaining the correct ratio of component materials in a multilayer structure?
How does the TrueWeigh hopper contribute to maintaining the correct ratio of component materials in a multilayer structure?
What problem arises from setting thickness setpoints unnecessarily high in extrusion processes?
What problem arises from setting thickness setpoints unnecessarily high in extrusion processes?
Why is it important to maintain the total throughput of the line in co-extrusion applications?
Why is it important to maintain the total throughput of the line in co-extrusion applications?
What role does the highly accurate load cell play in the extrusion control system?
What role does the highly accurate load cell play in the extrusion control system?
Why is it advantageous for a thin barrier or adhesive layer to be present in the correct ratio within a multilayer structure?
Why is it advantageous for a thin barrier or adhesive layer to be present in the correct ratio within a multilayer structure?
Why do most extruders give themselves a healthy safety margin when specifying thickness?
Why do most extruders give themselves a healthy safety margin when specifying thickness?
What is the significance of meeting or exceeding specifications in extrusion processes?
What is the significance of meeting or exceeding specifications in extrusion processes?
Why does the text mention that 'in the end, you’ll only be losing money'?
Why does the text mention that 'in the end, you’ll only be losing money'?
What does it indicate if an extruder targets a +10% setpoint for a 4-mil film?
What does it indicate if an extruder targets a +10% setpoint for a 4-mil film?
Why does the text mention that 'there is a lot of resin waste built into your process'?
Why does the text mention that 'there is a lot of resin waste built into your process'?
What does running a gauge that is 'thick enough' imply in the context of extrusion processing?
What does running a gauge that is 'thick enough' imply in the context of extrusion processing?
What is the purpose of using charts at the beginning of the line?
What is the purpose of using charts at the beginning of the line?
Why do operators manually adjust extruder and haul-off speeds after analyzing a sample at the QC lab?
Why do operators manually adjust extruder and haul-off speeds after analyzing a sample at the QC lab?
What advantage does the TrueWeigh gravimetric control system offer compared to using charts?
What advantage does the TrueWeigh gravimetric control system offer compared to using charts?
Why do most processors build in a large over-gauge allowance into the set-up?
Why do most processors build in a large over-gauge allowance into the set-up?
What instruction does the operator give to the TrueWeigh system when starting a new product that has never run before?
What instruction does the operator give to the TrueWeigh system when starting a new product that has never run before?
What is done periodically after setting up the initial line to adjust for processing conditions?
What is done periodically after setting up the initial line to adjust for processing conditions?
What does the data record in case of screw wear or a blinded screen pack?
What does the data record in case of screw wear or a blinded screen pack?
What is the purpose of the alarm function included in the system?
What is the purpose of the alarm function included in the system?
How many extruders can the TrueWeigh system coordinate the operation of?
How many extruders can the TrueWeigh system coordinate the operation of?
What is a significant advantage of using the TrueWeigh system in terms of product quality?
What is a significant advantage of using the TrueWeigh system in terms of product quality?
Why can material savings justify implementing the TrueWeigh control system?
Why can material savings justify implementing the TrueWeigh control system?
How does the ability to reduce the safety margin with TrueWeigh benefit processors?
How does the ability to reduce the safety margin with TrueWeigh benefit processors?