3.5 Extrusion – Proportional (Extruder Follower Option)
Recipe Input – Extrusion Proportional
To enter a recipe for Extrusion Proportional, the following process data is required:
•Percentage of additive
•Expected throughput of the extruder during production
•Extruder screw speed during production
•Calibration weight in grams
Step 1:
•Press the Input key, 
, once.
•The 
symbol flashes.
•After “1” flashes quickly on the display, a number in the format xxx.xx will come up on the display.
•Enter the additive percentage by using the Arrow Keys 
. The range of values that can be entered is 0.01% to 50.00%. The arrow keys are used to change all process variables. The double arrow key allows the user to ramp up or down at a faster rate.
Step 2:
or
•Press 
again.
•The machine displays a flashing “g” or “lb”, a flashing “min” and 
.
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