Performance requirements
Tensile and flexural performanceModulusCreepHeat deflection
Compound family
Reinforced compounds
Fiber- and mineral-reinforced thermoplastics for stiffness, strength, dimensional control and heat performance.
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Reinforced compounds
Fiber- and mineral-reinforced thermoplastics for stiffness, strength, dimensional control and heat performance.
Material system
ShrinkageWarpageAnisotropy
Processing & production
Surface qualityFlowFiber length retention
Applications
Applications for this material capability.
Application requirements, service environment and production process define the formulation targets.
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Structural parts
Load-bearing components and dimensionally controlled structures.
02
Equipment & enclosures
Rigid components requiring strength, stiffness and dimensional control.
03
Metal-replacement applications
Reinforced polymer systems for weight, geometry and production requirements.
Performance priorities
What drives the formulation.
Performance, service environment and production requirements define the compound targets.
Performance requirements
Tensile and flexural performanceModulusCreepHeat deflection
Material system
ShrinkageWarpageAnisotropy
Processing & production
Surface qualityFlowFiber length retention
Formulation development
Development & evaluation
Define target properties and processing constraints. Develop or source candidates. Generate representative material. Compare against incumbent or acceptance criteria.
Development support01
Glass fiber
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Carbon fiber
03
Mineral reinforcement
04
Coupling systems
05
Impact modification
06
Stabilization
07
Lubrication
08
Flow modification
Production & qualification
Production
Confirm processing window, part performance and supply requirements before routine production.
Relevant markets
Where this capability can matter.
Material requirements vary by component, process and operating environment.
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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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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Discuss a reinforced compound requirement.
Share the application, process and key material requirements.
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