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7. Data generated during process development is always available for later trouble-
shooting.
Utilize computer-based spreadsheets to create process “setup” forms that capture
the data generated during molding process development. With some creativity a
spreadsheet can easily be constructed that provides all of the calculations and
graphing that is needed to define a process. Selection menus can be created that
allow selection of machines or materials that automatically populate specific por-
tions of the spreadsheet, for example intensification ratio and tonnage for a desired
machine. See Figure 3.1 below for an example of a cavity balance spreadsheet
form.
Figure 3.1 Cavity balance spreadsheet
