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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Skill Set Gap Analysis Tool for Plastic Injection 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Exclusive to Plastic411.. skill set gap analysis geared for plastic injection! This tool separates the technical job requirements of your employees into 7 skill set categories.
Those categories are then […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Understanding GPM and Pressure 2 months, 1 week ago
There are many factors that can lead to process inconsistency, and mold watering is a key factor in process control. Temperature variations in tooling are not only detrimental to process control, but can also […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, REGRIND PROCESSING 5 months, 1 week ago
This article will explain the pros, cons and procedures of regrind processing. There is of course a need to reprocess lost materials to reduce the costs of materials lost to the production of scrap. But […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, 2K TOOL PROVIDES MASKS TO MICHIGAN 5 months, 2 weeks ago
How 2K Tool in Grand Rapids, Michigan is helping to protect citizens, while helping save medical masks for health care workers…
These are trying times for many of us in manufacturing. With the Corona v […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Plastic411 Plastic Injection Consultants 1 year, 2 months ago
The Plastic411 Engineering network offers some of the top consultants in the industry. Our team has been hand picked for their skill sets and ability, and all have a minimum of 20 years in the plastics […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Moldtrax Hot Runner Training 1 year, 2 months ago
3-Day Hot Runner Event: August 20-22
Learn from 5 leading suppliers of Hot Runner Systems at this unprecedented educational event. Registration is limited to only 20 seats, so don’t delay in holding your […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, 1st Annual Plastic411 College Scholarship 1 year, 3 months ago
AWARD AMOUNT: $1500 towards tuition for any Grand Rapids Community College or Ferris State University student who intends to make plastic injection their career.. Student submissions wiil be judged by Clare […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Identifying and Correcting Splay Defects 2 years, 1 month ago
Plastics processors are responsible for making process corrections when defects affect their scrap rate. One of the most common defects in plastic injection is splay. Splay adjustments can be a simple fix, or […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Scientific Troubleshooting in Plastic Injection 2 years, 2 months ago
Plastic Injection Troubleshooting:
Using Scientific Molding Approach When Validated Processes FailMany companies apply scientific principles to their set up and validation of processes. After all, this […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Nylon Molding: Tips and Tricks 2 years, 8 months ago
By Garrett MacKenzie- Plastic411 Editor
One of the trickiest materials to mold with is Nylon. The material itself has great molded in properties, such as strength and when used properly visual aesthetics. Using […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, The Value of Historical Data 2 years, 8 months ago
This article outlines the value of historical data as it relates to physical conditions outside of the normal process control measurements normally monitored. It will provide three primary examples of what […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, 15 Reasons Molders Fail at Scientific Molding 2 years, 10 months ago
By Garrett MacKenzie
Rare is the occasion that you will find me writing an article in first person. However this article is best presented with analogies and 30 years past experience. Initially I covered 10 […]
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Broad and Fine Adjustments in Plastic Injection 2 years, 10 months ago
Process adjustments result in a multitude of possible results, both good or bad. Process adjustment in regards to machine response can be compared to older style radios with knobs designed for both broad and f […]
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Garrett MacKenzie posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
@notsotechy1 …welcom to Plastic411! Add me as a friend, then message me as to what forums you would like to be in. I will add you, but the site is set up with several layers of protection to prevent spamming. Thanks!
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Thanks for the add and the welcome. I am not sure what forums to join yet. I have basic knowledge about molding and recently got the position of Processing Tech, working on Engel and HPM machines. I hope to gain knowledge from everyone in the forums with their real world experience and troubleshooting. Thanks again.
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Garrett MacKenzie posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
@dmorris,@jwa2017,@NotSoTechy,@samuelstanford… welcom to Plastic411! Add me as a friend, then message me as to what forums you would like to be in. I will add you, but the site is set up with several layers of protection to prevent spamming. Thanks!
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Garrett MacKenzie wrote a new post, Eliminating the “Fire Fight” in Plastic Injection 3 years, 5 months ago
Plastics production rides a fine line when the goal of low scrap, high yields and sustainable, repeatable systems are being developed. Without the proper approach, the system can quickly fall into one of two […]
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Garrett MacKenzie changed the description of the group
Plastic Injection: Open Group from “This group is for plastics professionals networking. Group submissions are moderated until each member is evaluated to prevent spamming.” to “This group is for plastics injection networking between its members. Group submissions are moderated until each member is evaluated to prevent spamming.” 3 years, 6 months ago -
Garrett MacKenzie changed the description of the group
Scientific Molding: Theory and Application from “plastic411.com forum on scientific molding theory and application of its principles on the plastic injection floor. The forum was developed to address multiple molding problems and use the power of a group approach to analyze issues and create solutions.” to “Forum for discussion of scientific molding theory and application in plastic injection. The forum was developed to address multiple molding problems and use the power of a group approach to analyze issues and create solutions.” 3 years, 6 months ago - Load More
