Qualifying an Alternative Material Without Disrupting Production
A risk-based approach to screening, processing trials, comparative testing and production approval when changing material.
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Custom compounds
for production.
Development, sourcing, testing, qualification and supply for plastics-processing applications.
Material Requirements
Compounds around the application.
Mechanical performance. Flow. Flame retardancy. Conductivity. Recycled content. Color. Processing. Cost.
Material selection
Capabilities
Development through production supply.
Material programs organized around the technical requirement and production path.
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Develop
Formulation and sourcing around defined application, processing and commercial requirements.
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02
Test
Material characterization, comparative testing and qualification support.
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03
Supply
Qualified material sourcing, commercial coordination and production supply.
Explore SupplyMarkets
Materials meet the application.
Requirements change with process, service environment, qualification path and production economics.
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Technical notes for plastics processing.
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Material Substitution: What Has to Match?
A replacement material does not need to duplicate every datasheet value. It needs to satisfy the requirements controlling part function, processing and approval.
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Managing Material Change Under Supply Pressure
A compressed qualification timeline still needs clear technical boundaries. Protect non-negotiable requirements, screen quickly and match evidence to risk.
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Discuss a material requirement.
Application, material, process or supply.
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