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Topic: rollround on die face
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tellmemore
Member Posts: 1
From:UK
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted February 07, 2004 01:48 PM
  
Hi Guys,
I have just got involved extruding metallic particle loaded silastic silicone at extremely low output rates (approx 1kg/hr) through die opening of csa 4mm2. One problem we are encountering is material depositing on the die face around the die opening as we extrude & eventually falling back onto the extrudate to the detriment of the product. Can someone tell me exactly why this happens & pointers on how to overcome/correct it if they would be so kind. IP: Logged |
Tom C
Moderator Posts: 287
From:Brodheadsville, PA USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted February 07, 2004 02:41 PM
What you see is a classic problem, usually called die bleed or die drool.There a two causes I can identify; Low molecular weight components boiling off at the die exit and condensing at the die exit. Usually black, brown, runny or fuzzy in appearance. High viscosity material caused by cooling, cross linking or degradation at the internal die walls that slowly extrudes at the die edges. Usually glossy and viscous looking. The solution is found in controlling the source of the contamination. Please email me for more information. Tom C
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