Selecting the correct injection molding screw and barrel profile is the most critical decision in packaging injection molding. Packaging components such as thin-walled barrels, caps, closures, trays, and high-speed containers require a delicate balance of rapid plasticization, uniform melt quality, minimal residence time, low shear degradation, and consistent shot-to-shot repeatability on the injection molding machine.… Continue reading Choosing Screw and Barrel Profiles for Packaging Injection Molding