Out of Control Action
List
Actions
Generic Run Check List
Was the instrument clean?
Check density value
Check tip diameter (> 0.3727)
Check Die (clean, diameter length OK?)
Check Machine is Level
Check Temp
Check weights used +/- 0.5%
Check balance used to weigh extrudate
Piston Rod Bent?
Check insulator can hitting bottom of barrel?
Prior to loading Sample
Is material properly prepared (dried, mixed, check for contaminates)
Machine on for 20 minutes?
Correct Die in machine?
Correct program being run?
Hand tools in position for run(packing funnel and tool, cleaning drill bit etc.)?
Encoder Arm in place?
Long term items (in order of importance)
Are die diameters within spec. (passed G0-No Go gage, ASTM, ISO, DIN?)
Temperature calibration OK?
Piston Tip Diameter within spec.?
Barrel Diameter OK?
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