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New Tools, Materials and Courses!
We're committed to helping you be the best and in this newsletter, we'll introduce you to some very interesting ways to be better, faster and smarter than ever before!
First you'll find a new computer simlulation technique that will help you predict part performance when using fiber reinforced plastic materials. We've also got the scoop on a new high speed PBT from BASF that flows nearly twice as far as their standard PBT. This can save you time and energy, two things that are very precious to us all.
And finally, we've gathered some great online courses so you can continue to improve your brainpower!
Warmest wishes,
The IDES Prospector X5 Team
The Plastics Web™
NPE Booth #314 - We'll see you there!
1. Predicting Reinforced Material Performance for Efficient Part Development
Design engineers have traditionally used Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to predict the structural performance of fiber-reinforced plastics. However, the technique presumes uniform distribution of fiber throughout the molded part. Generally, mold filling parameters and part geometry variations greatly affect the fiber distribution and orientation and, therefore, the part's resulting mechanical and thermal performance. To be sure, designers apply safety factors to their assumptions of material strength to help design against part failure. In some cases, though, the resulting designs can be too conservative – leading to added material cost – or simply marginal, requiring extra validation testing and development delays.
Read the full article.
2. Fill Parts Faster with BASF Ultradur® High Speed
The new Ultradur® High Speed PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) has significantly improved new flow properties delivering measurable benefits over standard PBT grades in a variety of applications.
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Benefits for Injection Molders include:
- Advantages in Parts and Mold Design
- Lower Molding Temp. & Shorter Holding Times
- Faster Cooling Times
- Shorter Cycle Times
- Greater Output
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3. Upcoming Online Education Events
There are several upcoming online education events that are complimentary to attend. Best of all, you get to gain knowledge without even leaving your office!
Upcoming topics include:
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