Purging ejects molten polymer at process temperature, and barrel and nozzle surfaces stay dangerous long after the machine stops. Burns during purging and colour changes are among the most common injuries in a molding shop.
The steps ChatterFix schedules for this PM. Every step is a checkable item on the work order — a technician can speak their way through it without touching a keyboard.
Purging ejects molten polymer at process temperature, and barrel and nozzle surfaces stay dangerous long after the machine stops. Burns during purging and colour changes are among the most common injuries in a molding shop.
Serious burns during routine colour changes, usually to experienced technicians working quickly without a face shield.
Monthly, with PPE availability verified at every press.
This procedure — and every other PM for your industry — is already built into ChatterFix. Pick your industry and it lands on the right equipment, on the right interval, in about three minutes.