APSX-PIM Plastic Material Starter Kit
$250
Curated Plastic Set for Fast-Track Learning on Desktop Injection Molding Machines
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Description
Curated Resin Set for Fast-Track Learning on Desktop Injection Molding Machines
Get molding on day one. This curated starter kit includes four proven thermoplastics, each selected to help new APSX-PIM users learn flow, cooling, and process tuning fast. Every resin is packaged for classroom, R&D, and prototyping and works seamlessly with the pre-installed test mold on new APSX-PIM machines, making it the ideal solution for machine shakedown, student labs, and process training.
What’s Included
| Material | Form | Quantity | Primary Use |
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| PP (Polypropylene) | Natural Pellets | 2 lb | Baseline Molding: Easy-flow resin for first-shot success, verifying ejection and gate balance. |
| TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) | Black Pellets | 2 lb | Flexible Parts: Demonstrates soft-touch behavior, texture, and flexible part ejection. |
| PP (Polypropylene) | Yellow or Blue Pellets | 2 lb | Flow Visualization: Colored resin for observing flow fronts, knit lines, and fill patterns. |
| HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) | Natural Pellets | 2 lb | Purge & Cleaning: Low-viscosity resin for quick barrel cleaning between material changes. |
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Polypropylene (PP) 4820WZ Pellets - 2 lbs
A nucleated impact copolymer with a high melt flow rate (MFR) of 35 g/10min. Price is for a 2-lb unit....
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Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) G7980 Black Pellets - 2 lbs
General-Purpose, FDA Compliant TPE for Soft-Touch Grips and Overmolding. Price is for a 2-lb unit. Minimum order: 5 units (10...
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High density Polyethylene (HDPE) Natural Pellets - 2 lbs
A general-purpose high-density polyethylene resin designed for injection molding. Price is for a 2-lb unit. Minimum order: 5 units (10...
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Polypropylene (PP) Yellow Pellets - 2 lbs
Versatile, Impact-Resistant Copolymer for Custom Applications Price is for a 2-lb unit. Minimum order: 5 units (10 lbs total).
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Key Features & Benefits
Fast Onboarding: Start producing test parts within minutes of machine setup.
Comparative Learning: Observe and contrast the behavior of rigid vs. flexible materials.
Visual Feedback: Use colored PP to see and understand complex flow and filling phenomena.
Optimized Workflow: Includes a dedicated purge material (HDPE) for fast, clean changeovers.
Classroom Ready: Sealed, labeled bags are ideal for repeated use in lab and training environments.
Primary Learning Applications
Injection Molding Process Fundamentals
Machine Operation and Parameter Tuning (Temperature, Pressure, Cycle Time)
Material Behavior Comparison (Flow, Shrinkage, Ejection)
Academic and Vocational Training Labs
R&D and Prototyping Workflows
Processing Notes (For APSX-PIM with Test Mold)
Start with PP Natural to establish baseline machine settings.
Purge with HDPE when switching between PP and TPE to prevent cross-contamination.
Use Colored PP to visually study fill patterns and identify knit lines.
No pre-drying required for these selected grades when sealed; re-seal bags promptly after use.
- Brand APSX
- Country of origin USA
- Platform FIM
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