In this encore presentation, Kurt discusses what a let down ratio is, and what elements can effect the let down ratio of a colour concentrate. Learn about its crucial role in achieving perfect colour matching.

This episode continues our exploration of colour! 

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The first time reviewing a tool on Tech Tip Friday!

Join Kurt as he discusses the Milwaukee M12 Colour Match Light (model 2127-20) and how this versatile hand held tool can be used on your shop floor.

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Join Kurt as he discusses how different light sources can effect the colours we perceive and how light is measured.

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On today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the three main ways of combating odour in plastic applications.  Masking, eliminating the source, or absorption.  Each method has its pros and cons, but only one is safe and not chemically based.  Talk to us at [email protected] if you want to learn more.

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Join Kurt has he chats with Camilo Ferro, President of RAWS Americas.  RAWS is a new type of plastics additive that does a superlative job of breaking down plastic.  With the RAWS technology, there is finally a safe and controlled multiple pathway to plastics end of life.  Whether working with prime resins, recycled streams, or a combination of both, RAWS effectively answers the end of life question that plagues plastics.  

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Join Kurt as he presents a brief description of what "wide spec" material is and why it doesn't always end up being the bargain that it appears to be.

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On today's episode, Kurt wraps up the case study of warpage in a customer's part.  While crate-grade HDPE did produce a great part, it was not accepted by the end user.  Further digging revealed the polypro being used was wide-spec with a variance in melt flow.  Tune in to find the resolution to this case study.

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Today, Kurt talks about why certain commercial purging compounds require a "soak time" to activate.  Are they better?  Find out!

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On today's podcast, Kurt offers his insights supporting the use of purging compounds to maximize machine uptime.

Topics covered include:

- How does using purge compound increase your uptime

- When purging make not be advantageous

- Building a procedure around your equipment when purging

- Going beyond cost per pound when calculating cost savings

- Types of purge compound

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Join Kurt as he discusses the importance of using a commercial purging compound to increase the uptime of your equipment.

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