The field of polymer science is characterized by a wide range of quantitative and qualitative approaches to materials analysis, along with a diverse array of intricate terminology, rendering it a ...

Samples of each gaylord can be taken and quickly tested to ensure the quality of each gaylord of material. This allows the MFI of the sample(s) actual melt flow index to be obtained in g/10min. After ...

When it comes to molding processes in plastics manufacturing, achieving a consistent flow can sometimes feel like trying to steer a ship through rocky waters. The secret to success lies in mastering ...

Editor?s note: The author, Donald E. De Laney, a consultant in polymer process rheology, worked with GE for 17 years and has worked with Dynisco over the past eight years. The plastics compounding and ...