Feedscrew and barrel wear is an unavoidable expense and often has a direct effect on profitability. Minimizing feedscrew and barrel wear is a goal of many in the plastic industry. Understanding the true cost of wear and taking steps to reduce it can provide dramatic improvements to the bottom line.

We will discuss:

What is a wear problem?
Carbide coatings for abrasive polymers
Practical experience

Intended audience: Processors using injection molding machines and extruders and process engineers.

About the Speaker:
Gregory D. Quinn, Product Manager, Extreme Coatings/Surface Engineering
Gregory has 14 years of practical experience in wear resistance. He helped develop the processes used to encapsulate, diamond polish and finish grind feedscrews at Surface Engineering & Alloy Company.