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One of the most commonly used manufacturing processes for plastic products today is extrusion. Extrusion is the process by which molten plastic (or any other material) is pressed through a die opening to produce products of different shapes and sizes. Here are a couple of points to support why you should use the extrusion process in your plastic manufacturing operations.
Economical choice
Extrusion is regarded as the most cost-effective plastic manufacturing option, as it is a continuous process that can allow you to produce a high volume of products with only minimal material waste. Thanks to advances in technology, ultrasonic sensors are now used to help minimise friction and pressure between the equipment and the material being worked on. This helps to reduce material distortion even further.
Provided you make sure to maintain and service your extrusion equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (or the operator's manual), you will be set to embark on a manufacturing process that is fast and trouble-free, allowing you to avoid the high operation and tool costs associated with frequent production stoppages.
Production of high-quality parts
Extrusion not only guarantees high production speed, but also delivery of superior products. When using this process, you can be sure of a smooth surface finish on your plastic products. This is a product attribute that many of your clients will be looking out for. Prove to your customers that product quality is equally as important to you as producing a high volume of output by opting for the plastic extrusion process.
Versatility
Another big advantage of plastic extrusion is that it can be used to manufacture a broad selection of products including plastic tubing, piping, films, sheets, weather stripping, and several other products. This means you can change your products to match the prevailing demands of your clients without incurring the high costs of acquiring new machinery.
All you have to do is look for an expert machinist to help you develop the dies that will be required for your new production. If you need to start manufacturing thermoplastic sheets, for instance, the professional can help you develop a flat die.
As technology continues to progress, manufacturers of extrusion machines are constantly improving their products to meet the ever-increasing expectations plastic manufacturers have in terms of product capabilities. Therefore, it would be a smart move for you to consider adopting the extrusion process for your plastic manufacturing job.
Share20 September 2016
If you work in or run an industrial or manufacturing facility, safety is key. In this blog, we are going to talk a lot about safety. However, we are also going to veer into other aspects of these industries as well. There will be posts directed toward consumers, business owners, workers and many others. Before you start reading, let me introduce myself. My name is Steve. I used to volunteer at an animal refuge where I put together a lot of buildings and frequently visited sheet metal processing facilities, fence manufacturing companies and similar businesses. I was incredibly interested in what they did so I decided to create this blog. Thank you for reading.
