** Avoid processing for a resin-rich surface.

Avoid placing gates in thin regions of the part.

Tool Steel • P20 tool steel is acceptable when proper processing and shut down procedures are followed • Chrome plating or PH stainless steel is preferred for all halogen-based systems • The use of stainless steel in hot runner systems is highly suggested • Avoid the use of aluminum when designing production tools Vents • Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur • All vents need to be vented to atmosphere • Cut vent depths to 0.0010"–0.0015" with a minimum 0.040" land length.

The keeper plates must span the entire width of the springs, and have rounded edges to avoid stress concentrations.

• Avoid gating into thin part region.

Avoid gating into thin part region Runners 1.

Avoid gating to thinnest wall area of substrate. • Fully support substrate. Corrective Actions • Increase injection speed and melt temperature. • Reselect correct grade of GLS TPE to match plastic selected. • Check for color concentrate compatibility. • Avoid lubricated plastic grade and do not use mold release spray. 2928 Problem: Short shots Possible Cause Not enough material. Avoid gating to thinnest wall area of substrate. • Fully support substrate.

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This means ensuring the materials and products we create and bring into the ecosystem can be recycled or upcycled to avoid waste and minimize downcycling (reuse in a degraded form).