https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/antimicrobial-dental-case-study.pdf
Further, the
lower let-down ratio represented a 30% cost savings
per year.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-pultrusion.pdf
For over 25 years, FIBER-LINE® has provided science-
driven expertise that improves the performance and
the end-use processing of high performance fibers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
BASE RESIN ABS
Drying Temperature 80–90°C
Drying Time 2–3 Hours
Barrel Temperatures °C
Rear Zone 180–210
Center Zone 190–220
Front Zone 200–230
Nozzle 210–240
Mold Temperature 50–80
Screw Speed Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10 bar
Cushion 5–15 mm
Injection Speed Low to medium
Injection Pressure Moderate to high
Holding Pressure 10–30% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Clean Processing Usage Guide.pdf
GETTING STARTED
TIMING IS THE KEY TO A RUNNING
COLOR CHANGE
Hand Blend
• Have the purge blend ready to load
• If hopper contains a mixture of resin, color and/
or regrind, it should be run dry or drained before
beginning the color change, keeping the screw
full so press cycle continues
• Run the main resin hopper dry or shut off hopper
to hand feed at the throat
• Once press is clean, slide hopper in place
and proceed with next color-resin blend
• The next color can be added while Cesa Clean is
still in the barrel
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
size, parts should be ready to pack
(Single) Volumetric/Gravimetric Metering Unit
at the Throat
• Empty and clean feeder while press continues
to run
• Add Cesa Clean to the feeder color hopper and
calibrate to a 3.0% use rate
• When press is clean, start next color
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
• Note: If an open/unused secondary feeder is
installed, use it for the Cesa Clean concentrate
Central Blending Unit
• Thoroughly clean unit while continuing to mold
parts, keeping a resin feed to the press
• Using a clean open hopper or regrind hopper, add
the Cesa Clean concentrate
• Set blender for additive/color to 3.0%
• Once press is clean, drain hopper and/or central
blending unit while continuing to mold parts
• Begin new color and continue to mold parts
• When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot
Process Adjustments That Can Help
• Increase back pressure
• Increase screw speed
• Increase injection speed (in some tools maximum
injection speed can facilitate cleaning)
• Reduce mold close time (faster cycle)
• Always remember a stock temperature of 400°F
is essential
When press and tool are clean, return all settings to
standard production process profile.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Standard%2520Quality%2520Response_2016_6_9.pdf
Sincerely,
Brett Warland
Director of Process Improvement
PolyOne Corporate
PolyOne Quality Survey Standard
Response
2015 12 09
Source: Corporate Quality
Page: 2 of 14
Table of Contents
1.0 POLYONE CORPORATE: OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REGISTRATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 AUDIT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
4.0 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 4
5.0 QUALITY OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.3 DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.4 SYSTEMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES .............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.5 RESPONSIVENESS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.6 TECHNOLOGY.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISASTER RECOVERY PRACTICES....................................................................................... 11
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM / ISO 14001 .................................................................................................. 14
8.0 CREDIT REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
9.0 SUSTAINABILITY AND NO SURPRISES PLEDGE .................................................................................................................. 14
PolyOne Quality Survey Standard
Response
2015 12 09
Source: Corporate Quality
Page: 3 of 14
1.0 PolyOne Corporate: Overview
• To view the PolyOne Executive Leadership Team and the PolyOne Business Leadership, please visit the
following URL: http://www.polyone.com/company/about-us/company-officers
Corporate Department of Continuous Improvement (Quality Department)
Brett Warland Director of Process Improvement 440-930-3318
Jake Kucbel Corporate Quality Engineer 440-930-1557
SIC / NAICS Codes and Descriptions for PolyOne Businesses
3087 325991 Customer compounding of purchased resins
2821 325211 Plastic material and resin manufacturing
2851 325510 Paint and coating manufacturing (Specialty Coatings)
5162 422610 Plastic materials wholesalers (POD)
326199 Composites (Glasforms)
DUNS# 84-508-2861 PolyOne Corporate at PolyOne Center
Federal ID# 34-1730488
• Company Longevity: As PolyOne, since 9/1/2000.
Predecessors MA Hanna and The Geon Company, over
100 years.
2.0 Management System Registrations
For more information regarding our Management System certifications, please refer to our website at
http://www.polyone.com/company/sustainability/environmental/global-iso-certificate-library
3.0 Audit
PolyOne is open to permitting an audit of PolyOne facilities, subject to:
• Advanced notice of minimum thirty (30) days, or as otherwise specified by individual facility’s audit
governance
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/strategies-manage-your-carbon-footprint
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that over the past 50 years, carbon emissions have increased by 90%.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/2020-climate-change-avient-score-card.pdf
Scenario analysis No, but we anticipate using qualitative and/or quantitative
analysis in the next two years
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-twisting.pdf
For over 25 years, FIBER-LINE® has provided science-
driven expertise that improves the performance and
the end-use processing of high performance fibers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Operational%2520Excellence.pdf
Kedrowski
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Operational Excellence
• Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest
for improvement in response to the voice of our
customers and shareholders
• It is all about strengthening our capabilities to
deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers
• It challenges us to enhance our
productivity, profitability, and efficiency
in all phases of our business, from
safety to quality to waste elimination
to environmental stewardship
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Lean Six Sigma Initiative
• In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to
improve execution skills across all
businesses, functions, and global regions
• A company-wide diagnostic was
conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six
strategic improvement platforms
• Financial targets were estimated,
resources identified and trained
results delivered
,
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PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate
4
5
6
5.1
Safety Performance
*Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics).
0
1
2
3
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry
Average
1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65
0.57
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• Exemplary on-time delivery
• Best-in-class working capital
% of sales
81%
87% 88%
95%
93%
92%
94%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
On-Time Delivery*
Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results
• Approximately $200M in
cash driven by working
capital improvements
16.2%
14.4%
18.9%
11.7%
9.6% 9.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
WC % of Sales
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
*As measured to customer request date
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40.0%
Percent of Associates
Trained in LSS
World’s Best Start-up
Program in 2009*
World’s Best Business Process
Excellence Program in 2012*
Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
16.5%
40.0%
2009 2011
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• Globally leverage strategic supplier
management best practices
• Implement world class demand
management processes
Critical Imperatives
• Improve operational reliability and efficiencies
• Optimize global freight management
Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/2021-climate-change-score-report.pdf
Scenario analysis No, but we anticipate using qualitative and/or quantitative
analysis in the next two years
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