THE CUSTOMER
Cosmetic packaging
HTS SOLUTION
iTherm® Gate insert
THE CHALLENGE
Scrap rate decrease and part surface quality
OUTCOME
Scrap rate decrease from 12% to 4%
Case study overview
Cycle time cosmetics packaging
Our customer in the packaging industry was trying to improve the following areas:
- Cycle time
- Scrap rate
- Moulded product surface blush.
Instead of using a conventional gate insert, they have decided to use the iTherm® Gate Insert.
Gate blush comparison
Improved surface quality of the moulded part (gate blush).
Cycle time comparison
Decreased cycle time
Conclusion
Using iTherm® resulted in improved surface quality of the moulded part (gate blush). Furhtermore the customer also increased its productivity due to shorter cycle time, and decreased the reject rate, from 12% to 4%
