APSX-PIM Plastic Material Starter Kit

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$250.00 (USD)
This curated starter kit includes four proven thermoplastics—each selected to help new APSX-PIM users learn flow, cooling, and process tuning fast.
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APSX-PIM Plastic Material Starter Kit

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 with the pre-installed test mold on new APSX-PIM machines.

What’s Included (Total 8 lb / 3.63 kg)

PP Natural — 2 lb

Baseline resin with smooth flow and stable shrink—great for first-shot success and verifying ejection and gate balance.

TPE Black — 2 lb

Soft, rubber-like feel to demonstrate flexible part behavior and surface texture differences vs. rigid plastics.

PP Yellow or Blue — 2 lb

Same easy-processing PP with color for visualizing flow fronts, knit lines, and short-shot fill patterns during demos.

HDPE Natural (Purge) — 2 lb

Low-viscosity resin used between materials to clean the barrel and nozzle quickly, minimizing cross-contamination.

Designed for APSX-PIM Users

Each resin in this kit has been test-run on the APSX-PIM V3 with the pre-installed aluminum test mold. Load, set temperatures and shot size, and you’ll be producing consistent test parts in minutes—ideal for machine shakedown, student labs, and process training. Packs are sealed and clearly labeled for storage.

  • Compatible with standard APSX-PIM barrel/nozzle temperature ranges.
  • Great for comparing rigid vs. flexible part behavior (PP vs. TPE).
  • Includes HDPE purge for quick, clean material changeovers.

Learn, Experiment, and Build Confidence

The fastest way to understand injection molding is to observe how different polymers respond to the same machine settings. Use this kit to explore:

Flow & Fill Patterns
Use colored PP to visualize fronts, knit lines, and gate balance.
Process Windows
Compare melt/mold temp changes across PP, TPE, and HDPE purge.
Cooling & Shrinkage
Measure part dimensions, cycle time, and repeatability between shots.
Surface & Ejection
Contrast rigid PP finish vs. flexible TPE release characteristics.

Quick-Start Tips (with the APSX test mold)

  • Start with PP Natural to dial in shot size and hold time, then move to colored PP.
  • Use HDPE to purge when switching from PP to TPE (and vice-versa). Run until color change is clear and parts are streak-free.
  • Record settings (melt temp, mold temp, pack/hold, cooling) and compare part dimensions across materials.
  • Keep pellets sealed when not in use; re-seal between labs to minimize moisture pickup.

Kit Specs

Total weight: 8 lb (3.63 kg)
Packaging: 4 × 2 lb bags, sealed & labeled
Use cases: First test shots, training labs, demos
Compatibility: APSX-PIM V3 (works with pre-installed test mold)

FAQs

Can I mold parts with all four materials?

Yes. PP (natural + color) and TPE are for test parts; HDPE serves primarily as a purge resin but can also mold simple parts for comparison.

Do I need to pre-dry these resins?

They’re sealed to minimize moisture pickup but there is no need for drying these selected materials. For best results on repeat use, re-seal promptly.

Will this work without a custom mold?

Yes—the kit is designed to produce test parts using the pre-installed APSX test mold that ships with new APSX-PIM machines.

Can I order classroom quantities?

Absolutely. Contact us for bulk pricing or semester-long class packs with additional colors and parameter cards.

Ready to mold your first parts?

Order the APSX-PIM Material Starter Kit and start producing high-quality test parts right out of the box.

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