https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/application-development-center
Further, our team can assist with part design optimization (including runner and gating setup) for the long fiber technology and can also review your tooling to ensure LFT molding optimization.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/polymer-services-frequency-asked-questions?rtype[]=1164
By incorporating all the parameters (part design, tool layout, processing requirements, and material selection) there is an opportunity to proactively adjust the gate and runner location and size to ensure quality parts are consistently produced.
Ask your material supplier for more information about startup, processing temperatures, shutdown, drying, gate size, gate types, flow rates, purging, regrind, etc.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/CM Europe Ltd Modern_Slavery_Statement - 2024 V4.pdf
Our supply base currently includes 63 suppliers:
70% located in the UK, 12% in the EU and the remaining 18% split between China, USA and India.