Tubing extrusion made easier, Part II.
An increased understanding of the primary elements will lead to greater control of the extrusion process. In the ongoing quest to produce tubing with consistent properties. Part II of this two-part article makes recommendations on best practice in barrel and screw design, compression ratios and dies.
Ferrandino
Mike
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Boston Scientific Corporation, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311, USA. ferrandm@bsci.com
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D002404:Catheterization; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods*; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D008422:Materials Testing; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers