extrusion

Do you have a process in your production that uses compressed air or other cooling applications? In our "Production Knowledge" section, we regularly present real-world case studies that can inspire your own production. CASE STUDY: CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION/CHALLENGE A large manufacturer of automated spraying systems was experiencing problems protecting the control panels of its systems from overspray and internal heat buildup.

Today we'd like to present another case study from the field of compressed air technology, where we achieved remarkable results with the targeted use of compressed air products. CASE STUDY: CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION/CHALLENGE A company distributes Bernhard spindle and bottom-blade grinding machines, which are used for the precision sharpening of reel mowers. These are frequently found on prestigious golf courses and in Major League stadiums.

CASE STUDY: CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION/CHALLENGE A manufacturer buys large "blocks" of foam tape with a self-adhesive backing and cuts them into narrower strips to meet customer requirements. A water-based mist is used as a lubricant for the cutting machines. Fans were installed in the cutting machine controls to keep the electronics cool. During the summer months, the fans drew excessive heat.

CASE STUDY: CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION/CHALLENGE When the owner of a flashlight manufacturing company called us, he was looking for a solution to cool aluminum during cutting without using liquid coolant. The company uses an Avid CNC PRO60120 milling machine with a 5' x 10' table, a 3 HP spindle, and VFD to machine many of the parts they produce.

CASE STUDY: CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS A plastics extrusion company manufactures complex co-extrusions for the automotive industry. Co-extrusion is an extrusion process for producing a product consisting of two textures. The materials are extruded through a single die and then fuse together before cooling to form a single part. The advantage of co-extrusion is that each material retains certain characteristic properties, and they