Today, Kurt talks about why certain commercial purging compounds require a "soak time" to activate. Are they better? Find out!

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On today's podcast, Kurt offers his insights supporting the use of purging compounds to maximize machine uptime.

Topics covered include:

- How does using purge compound increase your uptime

- When purging make not be advantageous

- Building a procedure around your equipment when purging

- Going beyond cost per pound when calculating cost savings

- Types of purge compound

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Join Kurt as he discusses the importance of using a commercial purging compound to increase the uptime of your equipment.

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Join Kurt as he shares a case study that used injection volume to control part shrink.

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Join Kurt as he discusses the concept of purchasing resins by the pound, but selling parts based on volumetric pricing. Does using cheaper, but more dense materials really have a nagative impact on cost?

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Join Kurt and returning guest Darryl Gratrix of NexGenSkilledTrades, as they discuss and share updates related to the current state of skilled trades in Ontario.

Darryl shares insights of how Ontario's education system is responding to the need for more skilled trades people.

A meaningful conversation that deeply effects our society and future economic growth. Please listen if you have (or know) high school age kids.

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Join Kurt as he discusses how unchecked mold cooling can contribute to warpage in your polyolefin part.

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Welcome to 2026 and welcome back to That Plastics Guy!

As we start the new year, now is a great time to plan your planned maintenance for all of your production equipment! Your main processing equipment, upstream and downstream equipment. Do it now and be proactive and avoid excessive down time.

It could also be an ideal time to look at staff training programs (both process and personal development).

Make 2026 a memorable year (for all of the right reasons)!

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