The moldflow material database includes specific information on more than 7,750 materials. This information ensures accurate analysis based on the material that is selected. With the plastic material selector, it is possible to limit the choice of suitable materials to a manageable number. Many companies including material suppliers have developed software to assist in material selection simply by selecting application requirement. Jeremy gregory and randolph kirchain, 2005 materials selection i slide 27 material index examples an objective defines a performance metric. Ces selector is now granta selector a refreshed product with even better support for key materials decisions. Database includes comprehensive coverage of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys, ceramics, plus a growing list of semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering.
This manual is designed to help you the design engineer, product. For example, a thermal blanket must have poor thermal. For signage, pop, or seethrough products, give us a call at 18008515510. Use these resources application articles, case studies, tools, videos, white papers to help with plastic material selection, application challenges and research. Material selection tips we would like to understand the product end use as well as possible in order to assist you in assessing materials candidates. The campus plastics information system offers free online datasheets for resins from participating material producers. Matweb, the free engineering materials database has metal alloys, plastics, and ceramics information along with the search tools and data export formats. Stratasys objet 260 connex multimaterial 3d printing system. But if youre new to the industry, or dont work in a technical role, the information stated on material data sheets can leave you more confused than when you started. A resin is judged by any number of criteria strength, toughness, aesthetics, etc. Select the least expensive material for the beam from table 9. This material selection software, ppod, won the prestigious best by design award. An overview of the plastic material selection process for medical devices.
Pvc can be cemented when bonding is required, although heat welding is a more acceptable process when bonding pvc. Campus is the most widely used database for plastic materials and has been designed to provide essential and practical data on our various resin products. Pci will help anticipate a material s effect on the production process and final product, while leveraging strategic relationships with resin experts to carefully evaluate your project. A number of software products are currently available which claim to offer partial or complete solutions to this problem. Determining the primary function of the finished compoent will direct you to a group materials. Material selection guide our extrusion selection is produced in a wide range of sizes and shapes in both rigid and flexible custom plastic profiles, rods and tubes. In addition, you need to know the mold weight and size so that you can check that the mold will physically fit into the machine and that the machine can carry the mould weight. Basic facts to consider for material selection in engineering. Campus is the most widely used database for plastic materials and has been. Material property database with data sheets of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers such as nylon, polycarbonate, polyethylene. Webinar addresses effective plastic materials selection.
Plastic material selector cope plastics performance plastics. Material class metal, plastic, ceramic composite material subclass. A free online materials information resource with properties data on over 28,000 materials. Our online graphics material finder tool is coming soon. Is the quality of your product inconsistent or just not up to par with your distributors. An interactive selection tool to help you choose the appropriate mcam engineering plastic for your specific product. For further details, please click on the links listed below. Simplify the material selection process when 3d printing.
Plastic material selection thermo fisher scientific us. Your material selection is a crucial factor when developing an injection mold design. Tools to help you select materials by plastic properties, chemical resistance, fda compliance, brand, and more. Companies like thermo fisher scientific purchase plastic material in the form of resin beads and then mold those resins into products. Materials and process selection for engineering design. An unrivalled combination of materials data and tools to plot, analyze, and compare. One of the most important factors in manufacturing high quality plastic parts is selecting the right material for the job. The material must meet the chemical, thermal and physical properties required to function in the application of the final product. Selecting the proper polymer material king plastic corporation.
Matweb, the free engineering materials database has metal alloys, plastics, and ceramics information along with the search tools and data export formats needed. The simple but powerful search facility helps you find an appropriate material for your. Systematic selection of the best material for a given application begins with properties and costs of. Comparison and exports to finite element analysis fea software solidworks, ansys, algor, and more. Hdpe pipes material selection and applications characteristics which are normally considered while selecting a grade are density, molecular weight distribution, comonomer type and content, thermal stabilisation and uv stabilisation. Free search tools include mechanical property searches. Plastic material selection guidelines by application. Please select above whether the component is a structural or bearing application, then press one of the tabs above to continue. Although the information and statements herein are believed to be accurate, no guarantee of their accuracy is made. Plastic material selection thermo fisher scientific kr. Plastic material selector cope plastics performance. International plastics has literally written the book on material selection.
That number is enough to stagger the mind of the designer trying to make a material selection. Among other topics related to wearables design, larson will discuss plastic materials selection from the twin perspectives of enduse performance and subjective evaluations during the onehour webinar on dec. The polymer used to manufacture a plastic part affects the processing and the characteristics of the finished part. Fortunately, advances in polymer science have expanded the selection of resins and various alternatives. Not all plastics are made with the rigors of the scientific. Rational materials selection tools that make it straightforward to apply the systematic. Site map of the broadest searchable database of physical and mechanical properties of engineering materials.
An overview of the plastic material selection process for. Medical manufacturing facilities, plastic injection molding. The selection of a plastic material for a specific application can be a difficult task. Pci will help anticipate a materials effect on the production process and final product, while leveraging strategic relationships with resin experts to carefully evaluate your project. A number of software products are currently available which claim to offer partial or complete. Watersheds high clarity makes it a perfect material for prototyping lenses, flowvisualization models and microfluidic parts. Any particular plastics performance across these criteria can vary widely.
Only with the right material can a design achieve its desired functionality, safety, and service life, thus, the plastic material selection process is critical to successful part design. So youve narrowed down what material you need thanks to our learn more about your plastic sheet series now its time to download a data sheet and take a look at the performance attributes of our materials. Material selection a design guide lanxess energizing chemistry. Answer a few questions about your project and well show you the materials that can help you get the job done. Material selection in engineering design process is very important to ensure that the final product is capable of withstanding the ultimate test which is user satisfaction in the long run. The material selection process requires a preliminary understanding of polymers, additives and their properties.
Then only he can conclude the best materials for the design. Plastic materials free online database for plastic industry. Necessary additives usually include heat stabilizers which allow the plastic material to be melted and molded into useful products without polymer degradation, and antioxidants which give the product shelf life by slowing polymer breakdown and the onset of signs of aging like discoloration, embrittlement. Materials are available in natural, clear, translucent, transparent, fluorescent and custom colors. Pvc pvc is the most widely used member of the vinyl family. A novel materialsselection procedure has been developed and implemented in software. These interactions include most of the information needs of a team to design and select the materials for a primary structure component.
Learn how evco plastics experience in metal to plastic conversion and material selection helped a leading agricultural equipment oem convert a structural part required to withstand high impact and wear from metal to plastic, reducing part cost and weight and improving the parts structural and performance properties. Picking the right plastic materials for use in scientific applications is key to achieving scientific success. To help you make the best plastic choices the first time, this seminar provides an overview of polymer chemistry, explains the methods for testing properties of plastics and presents a method of systematic selection that will optimize your plastics material selection process. Plastic material selection guidelines by application boedeker. The designer has to make sure that he is knowledgeable of all the possible conditions the product may come across. Somos watershed xc 11122 is strong, durable, waterresistant material. Necessary additives usually include heat stabilizers which allow the plastic material to be melted and molded into useful products without polymer degradation, and antioxidants which give the product shelf life by slowing polymer breakdown and the onset of signs of aging like. The importance of this phase is that it creates alternatives without much regard to their feasibility. After careful consideration, the possibilities may be narrowed to two or three candidates and the final selection is then determined. Our material experts were asked by rtp company, a plastics compounder, to write their material software program.
The selection of the most appropriate plastic material for a given design application andor manufacturing process is often problematical. Search for polyolefins, pvc, engineering plastics, elastomers, etc. It is easy to process and is widely used for computer housings, small appliances, automotive interior trim, and medical components. An overview of the plastic material selection process for medical devices the current market trend toward increased safety and quality at a reasonable cost has urged the medical industry to select bio compatible, clean, and environmentallyfriendly materials to meet safety, manufacturability, and functionality requirements for medical products. Campus computer aided material preselection by uniform standards software is a downloadable database to search for specific resins. Material selection plastic molding technology, inc. Metal to plastic conversion in manufacturing evco plastics. Combine consideration of engineering, economic, and environmental properties.
Material selection is directly or indirectly defined by the combination of these design interactions. Materials selection in plastics welding contract manufacturing. Stratasys objet 260 connex multi material 3d printing system. Fortunately, advances in polymer science have expanded the selection of resins and various alternatives available, but knowing precisely which resin to use for your unique application is essential. Connecticut plastics 6 northrup industrial park rd.
Plastic material selection introduction it is said that there are some 30,000 to 35,000 plastic compounds on the market as this is being written, with more being added all the time. Plastic material selection also influences the cavity pressure. Its major use is for corrosionresistant applications. Material selection, plastics, injection molding symbient. Optimising complex combinations of technical and price properties is a hard process to achieve manually, so rational material selection software.
Material selection leverage our material selection expertise there are thousands different materials used in injection molding, making selection of the right material for your device a potentially daunting task. Granta selector is the standard tool for materials selection. Material selection and engineering solutions ensinger. Postbuild polishing will be required to get the material completely clear. In the context of product design, the main goal of material selection is to minimize cost while meeting product performance goals. The procedure makes use of materials selection charts. Its nearly colorless and mimics a clear engineeredgrade plastic. Material selection is a step in the process of designing any physical object. It is available in flame retardent grades, and medical grades. Campus computer aided material preselection by uniform standards software is a. Our medical device specialization combined with our injection molding expertise streamlines the process of finding the right combination of materials for your product. After careful consideration, the possibilities may be narrowed to two or three candidates and the final selection is then determined by testing. Plastic products are molded from plastic resin beads plastic materials are synthesized in a chemical plant where they are then made into little beads or bulk powders termed resin.
Systematic selection of the best material for a given application begins with properties and costs of candidate materials. Thermo scientific nalgene labware and containers are made from only top quality laboratory, pharmaceutical, and food grade plastic resins. Granta selector provides a suite of software tools and materials property data to support systematic materials selection. Fortunately, only a small percentage of them are actually serious. An overview of the plastic material selection process for medical devices february 20. Abs is an amorphous polymer with good impact strength and excellent appearance.
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