摘要 |
A method for plasticizing thermoplastic material is carried out on a device having an outer cylinder (8), which can be rotationally driven, and an inner cylinder (5), which is mounted therein in a manner that enables it to be rotationally driven. A plasticizing gap (14) is formed between the cylinders (5, 8). A supply (30) is provided, which serves to supply plastic to be melted and which leads, from the top, into the plasticizing gap (14), and an outlet (17) is provided, which is located downstream from said supply (30) in the direction of rotation and which serves to discharge melted plastic. In addition, at least one heater (22, 26) is provided for heating the plastic in the plasticizing gap (14). The plasticizing gap (14) narrows in the direction of rotation. |