Repeatability is paramount. (rubber processing; includes related information)

From: European Rubber Journal | Date: March 1, 1992| Author: White, Liz | Copyright information

* Rubber processors, "are asking for better processability...there is a genuine requirement for tests," to meet user's needs for |right first time' manufacture, and statistical process control, said Ray Trim, sales engineer at Hampden Test Equipment, Northampton, UK.

In the current quality climate, "the tendency is to move away from checking after processing, and towards making sure the processing is more consistent," said Jean Bergh, in charge of compounding and reinforc...

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