PROCESSING METHODOLOGIES EXPLAINED Die Casting - Metals Die casting is a type of metal casting process that injects molten metal into a mold cavity under high pressure. Primary die casting materials are zinc, aluminum, and magnesium. Additionally, the lifespan for a die cast tool is limited to approximately 100,000 shots.

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These non-PFAS process aids work by migrating to the metal surface and reducing friction in the extruder and at the die. The performance of both Cesa solid and Hiformer liquid additives is effective at low concentrations in eliminating melt fracture (shark skin) and die buildup (die drool). KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Reduces melt fracture leading to fast time to clear • Reduces die buildup • Improves process efficiency • Retains ability to seal and print • Available in both solid and liquid • Offers low concentration efficiency • Reduces power requirements • Does not interact with other additives APPLICATIONS • Blown film • Profile extrusion • Tubing and pipe extrusion • Wire and cable applications • Extruded sheet • Applications in both virgin resin and PCR Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

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This is the third site in addition to Avient’s list of GRS 4.0 sites, including in the Chinese cities of Suzhou and Shenzhen.

Maybe it’s just a coincidence that the workshop took place in Chicago this year, a city that regularly deals with extreme weather, but it fits with the core message of this year’s trend stories of resiliency,” said Stephanie Dycha, Senior Manager, Head of ColorWorks™ U.S. and Canada at Avient.

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EXTRUDER Screw 3/4" to 6" Polyethylene type—Single flight, no mixing section, 1.5–2:1 compression ratio Tooling Semi-Pressure type: 30°–40° angle Die On size with 1/8" or less land L/D 24:1 recommended Screen Pack No screen pack (Optional depending on pressure) Cooling Trough 120–150°F (50–65°C) recommended Feeder Gravimetric type preferred—3 compartment for cross-linked Dryer Desiccant type, 4 hours at 160°F (70°C) For ECCOH™ compound only; never put Dry Silane in Dryers PROCESSING Temperature ECCOH 5000 Series ECCOH 6000 Series Wire Preheat 180–250°F (80–120°C) 180–250°F (80–120°C) Feed Zones 200°F (93°C) 275°F (135°C) Transition 275°F (135°C) 325°F (163°C) Metering 300°F (150°C) 375°F (190°C) Head/Die 330°F (165°C) 420°F (215°C) Target Melt 330–340°F (165–170°C) 420–440°F (215–225°C) Flame at Die Tip Yes—as needed Line Speed Shear sensitive: Observe Melt Temperature, Motor Amperage, and Pressure Purge Compound HDPE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

EXTRUDER Screw 1½" to 6" Polyethylene type—Maddock; 3:1 compression ratio Tooling Pressure type Die On size with 1/8" or less land L/D 24:1 or higher Screen Pack 20/60/60/20 Mesh Cooling Trough Hot 120–150° F (50–65° C) Feeder Gravimetric type—3 compartment (for color) Drying Conditions, Catalyst Only Desiccant type, 4 hours at 140° F (60° C) PROCESSING Temperature Wire Preheat 180–250° F (110–120° C) Feed Zones 330° F (165° C) Transition 340° F (170° C) Metering 350° F (177° C) Head/ Die 360° F (182° C) Target Melt 350–380° F (177–190°C) Flame at Die Tip Yes Line Speed Higher line speed improves mixing and surface smoothness Purge Compound HDPE To learn more about Syncure XLPE wire and cable solutions, contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1-844.428.4368) www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.