A quicker fix

The fastest and easiest answer is to change process conditions rather than rework the
screw. For example, Reducing temperatures increases friction and viscous stress along
the barrel or screw, while raising temperatures reduces it. Increasing friction or viscosity
along the barrel increases conveying, while increasing friction or viscosity along the
screw surface reduces conveying.

The conveying capacity of the first stage can be reduced by several means:

 Increasing barrel temperatures in zones 2 and 3.

 Adjusting barrel temperature, usually downward, at the beginning of the first
stage.
 Cooling the screw in the first stage.
 Starve-feeding the extruder.
 Adjusting the temperature of the feed housing (by trial and error).

Alternatively, to increase the conveying capacity of the second stage one could try
these steps:

 Reduce barrel temperatures in the second stage.

 Increase screw temperature in the second stage.
 Increase die temperature.
 Open the die gap or die restriction.
 Change a dirty screen pack.
 Reduce the number of screens in a screen pack.
 Use a screen with larger holes.