Extruder Output
Vol. 27 #1, March 2000
When considering the theoretical and actual output of an extruder, the density change of any specific polymer from solid to melt phase must be considered. For instance, the solid density of polyethylene is .92-.96, however, the melt density ranges from .72-.76.
- Dan Smith, Maag Pump Systems
See also
- Checking extrusion output rates without the use of a calculator
- Output calculations
- Output rate check
- Output rates
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