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Conference Proceedings
Studies of Plastic Boss Design and Methodology
Sally Carter, David Kazmer, May 1999
Plastic bosses are fundamental components of many parts and assemblies. Due to the multiple functions and configurations, they can be difficult and time-consuming to properly design. Plastic type, size, and structural reinforcements are some of the design parameters that need to be determined. Current design methods follow set standards and produce inefficient designs for many applications. This paper explores the possibility of automating the boss design process given the needed clamping force, orientation, pullout force, torsion, and pressure configurations between the parts to be fastened.
Defect Cost Analysis
Christoph Roser, David Kazmer, May 1999
The defect cost analysis investigates the various contributions of conflicting quality objectives towards the total cost, using a probabilistic approach estimating the total effect of defects on product quality cost. Two cost drivers occur in every design, material cost and processing cost. The additional cost due to defect parts is usually seen only as one cost driver, however, it can be broken down towards the cost created by each defect type, based on the likelihood of the occurrence of those defects. By reducing those defect-related costs, a more robust design is achieved.
Productivity Evaluation with a New Stiffness-Based Ejection Criterion of Injection Molding
Haoyu Xu, David Kazmer, May 1999
In this paper a new stiffness-based ejection condition for injection molding is introduced and used for evaluation of different polymer materials. Comparison with industrial practice and other commonly used criteria, such as ejection temperature, indicates that this approach not only can be an alternative when the ejection temperature of the polymer part is unavailable, but also is more effective to help designer improve the design or reduce the cost by increasing the production rate while simultaneously ensuring injection molded part quality.
A Study of Cooling for Steady-State Injection Molding
Haoyu Xu, David Kazmer, May 1999
Since many current CAE softwares assume the initial temperature condition of the mold to be constant, this research investigates how the initial temperature distribution condition of the mold affects the accuracy of the estimation of the cooling time. Two cases, a mold with uniform temperature and a mold with steady-state temperature distribution due to continuous molding, are analyzed, and indicate a 30% error in cycle time prediction. Finally, the effects of different insert materials on cooling time and the production cycle are discussed.
Polymer Alloys of Polyvinyl Butyral: A Viable Means of Recycling Windshield Interlayer
George H. Hofmann, May 1999
Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sheet is used as the energy absorbing interlayer in most safety glass applications including automobile windshields. A large supply of industrial and post-consumer PVB scrap is currently being disposed of by burning and landfilling. Polymeric modifiers can be used to compatibilize blends of PVB with PVC and polyolefins. These alloys can have a wide range of useful properties ranging from super-tough thermoplastics to thermoplastic elastomers.
Applications of Successive Self-Nucleation and Annealing (SSA) in Polyolefin Blends Characterization
M.L. Arnal, J.J. Sánchez, A.J. Müller, May 1999
The technique of Successive Self-Nucleation and Annealing (SSA) has been applied to thermally fractionate two types of ethylene/ -olefin copolymers and their blends. The results demonstrate the usefulness of SSA to determine the distribution of lamellar thickness and short chain branching (SCB) in the neat polymers and the miscibility of their blends.
Design of a Data Acquisition System for Predictive Control of Melt Temperature
Rickey Dubay, Janet Beyea, Guido Bendrich, May 1999
This paper presents the design of a data acquisition system for model predictive control of the injection molding process in particular, five zones of melt temperature. Factors influencing the selection of sensors, sensor failure modes and intelligence, and the data acquisition requirements are presented. The predictive control strategy for controlling these interactive zone temperatures with the energy input disturbance caused by screw recovery is discussed.
Study of the Characteristics of Cellular PVC and a Suitable Processing Aid
Yasuhiro Miki, Yasushi Nakanishi, Akira Takaki, Kaoru Yamazaki, May 1999
The morphology of cellular PVC and the results of model experiments compared with Polystyrene suggested that cellular PVC products contain a high ratio of open-cells, but PVC can retain foam-ability even after the cells are partly broken. This characteristic is enhanced by its high melt elasticity, which is strongly related to the molecular chain entanglement between PVC and Processing Aid dispersion. From this aspect, a suitable processing aid was designed and its remarkable foam-ability was confirmed.
Effect of Iron Compounds (Oxide, Salt or Complexes) on Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Thermal and Photochemical Stability
Stephane Girois, May 1999
Iron has always been known to have a detrimental effect on PVC aging but was never systematically studied when present as an impurity or as a component of the additives used in PVC formulations. A quick weathering test was designed to evaluate the effect of iron in PVC formulations and clearly demonstrated the correlation between iron content and PVC photo and thermodegradation. A threshold concentration of iron above which PVC degradation is catalyzed was determined and a specific look was given to color pigments containing iron.
Extrusion of Engineering Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Todd A. Hogan, Mark A. Spalding, Kun Sup Hyun, Mark J. Hall, May 1999
The results of extrusion trials on several single and barrier-flighted screws which highlight the importance of proper screw design for engineering thermoplastic polyurethanes are presented. Fundamental properties of the resins, including solid bulk density, coefficients of dynamic friction, melting rates and thermal properties are included to demonstrate their use in screw design.
Master Molding Technician Training Program at Lucent Technologies, Omaha, Nebraska
Jerry Golmanavich, May 1999
Growing" Production Technicians in an injection molding shop takes quite a bit of time. Even with a strong curriculum a company can be encumbered when after the training takes place employees are in a position to retire. In order to promote a continuous flow of talent a program was created jointly among management and union resulting in a "fast track" to higher paying jobs. Everyone benefits from the new Master Molding Technician Program- a 2 1/2 year curriculum based on the moldmaker apprenticeship idea."
Master Molding Technician Training Program at Lucent Technologies, Omaha, Nebraska
Jerry Golmanavich, May 1999
Growing" Production Technicians in an injection molding shop takes quite a bit of time. Even with a strong curriculum a company can be encumbered after the training takes place when employees are in a position to retire. In order to promote a continuous flow of talent a program was created jointly among management and unionresulting in a "fast track" to higher paying jobs. Everyone benefits from the new Master Molding Technician Program- a 2 1/2 year curriculum based on the moldmaker apprenticeship idea."
Laser Beam Welding of Plastic Micro Parts
Heiner Klein, Edmund Haberstroh, May 1999
By means of laser beam welding it is possible to join plastic parts in micro system technology. Based on existing macroscopic process variants for laser beam welding a appropriate process technology for the joining of plastic micro parts has been developed at IKV. For welding of plastic parts the influences of material and process parameters on the quality of the weld line have been investigated. Apart from this investigation high influence is expected by using filling materials like carbon black. Investigations of microscopic melt zones produced by the focused laser beam are presented.
Difference in Integral Aggregate Structure for Co-Neutralized Carboxylate Ionomers
Brian P. Grady, May 1999
The purpose of this study was to determine the arrangement of atoms inside ionic aggregates for ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers and ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymers neutralized with a combination of sodium and zinc. Significant qualitative differences were found as a function of sodium:zinc ratio. The implications of the differences in aggregate structure on the rheological behavior of these mixed-cation systems is discussed.
High Speed Toolholders
William R. Keefe, May 1999
High Speed Milling requires many considerations for the toolholder. Cleanliness, Balance and Accuracy become even more important as the spindle RPM rises. With milling speeds rising through ten, thirty, and fifty thousand RPM, and with 100,000 RPM lurking on the horizon the ordinary toolholder and features may no longer be adequate. This paper deals with selecting the toolholder that will assure optimum performance.
Flow Patterns in Special Twin Screw Mixing Elements
Tera Brouwer, David B. Todd, Léon P.B.M. Janssen, May 1999
The flow behavior of a Newtonian fluid through special mixing enhancers in a modular intermeshing co-rotating twin screw extruder has been examined. The mixing enhancers are slotted screws and gear mixing elements. In addition to pressure and drag flow characteristics, particular attention has been directed to residence time distribution in such devices. The data obtained are useful for guidance in the selection of appropriate mixing elements and the validation of flow simulation models for twin screw extruders.
Roll Design: A Review of the Basics
Richard Palmer, May 1999
Over the years many advances have been made in the production of flat sheet in the areas of die design, screw design, and polymers. However the design of a critical part, the cooling roll, is often given little consideration by the processor. The intent of this paper is to review some of the parameters that the roll designer uses to determine the design of the roll. The basic equations for calculating PLI (pounds per linear inch), and deflection of the roll, the heat removal rate required, and a method for approximating the required flow rate through the roll are explained.
Thermosetting Resins from Vegetable Oils
Zoran S. Petrovic, Andrew Guo, Rachel Fuller, Ivan Javni, May 1999
A range of polyols and thermosetting polyurethanes was prepared from soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower, canola, peanut, olive and castor oils. The products were rigid plastics if the polyol hydroxyl number was 160 mgKOH/g or above, or rubbers when the OH number was below that value. Tg of the resins showed linear dependence with the hydroxyl number. The exception was castor oil, which was rubbery, although the OH number was 164 mgKOH/g, which was attributed to the presence of double bonds.
Does Color Memory Exist?
Anthony J. Pentz, May 1999
While the scientific literature contains information about how the brain stores and retrieves memory, there are no references in the recent literature about the ability to remember a color. Data collected over a several year period shows that this ability is rather poor, even after short periods of time. Only thirty percent of participants at plastics coloring seminars were able to correctly identify a color observed only an hour earlier.
Effects of Lubricants on Processing of Metallocene LLDPE
Joe B. Williams, Kenn S. Geick, May 1999
Fatty acid ester and amide lubricants were evaluated as processing aids in a 1.0 MI film grade mLLDPE. The effect of the lubricants on extruder energy and output of laboratory extruders fitted with a capillary rheology die and with a two inch film die were determined. Additives were found that reduced the amount of extruder energy required to process the mLLDPE. These additives also increased the output of the extruders per unit of extruder energy.
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