| abstract |
The apparatus and method that best results in low shear to melt shear-sensitive materials, such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinylchloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylics and/or resins with fiber fillers, without sacrificing process speed and/or cycle time, comprises the use of a barrel, screw and induction heating coil. The screw, in this case, preferably includes a low volumetric compression ratio, a relatively short feed section, an extended transition section, and a typical metering section. |