https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions
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It is possible to create injection or compression molded plastic parts that would be difficult or impossible to machine using traditional materials such as steel or aluminum.
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Drilling, routing, machining, finishing, color, and size customization available
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Can be processed on standard injection molding machines
https://www.avient.com/idea/pultruded-composites-design-and-material-engineers-guide
This is because the molds must be made of higher quality materials, must be able to withstand the heat and pressure of the pultrusion process, and be produced according to tight machining tolerances.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-engineered-polymer-formulations
Serving a variety of industries, including transportation, industrial, consumer, telecommunications, and electrical and electronic, these thermoplastics feature reduced weight, improved design flexibility and part consolidation at a significantly lower cost compared to machined components.
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If the material is allowed to stay in an injection molding machine or extruder (profile, sheet, etc.) too long, the material will start to discolor and brown ‘freckles’ may appear.
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Bring tactile and visual appeal to your human-machine interface designs with GLS™ OnFlex™ TPEs
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Once completed, the site will host a fully functional physical testing lab, a sophisticated analytical lab, a wet chemistry facility, and dedicated process capabilities, including multi-scale twin-screw extruders, reactive extrusion, and various injection molding machines.
https://www.avient.com/idea/could-polyketone-be-next-generation-nylon-alternative
If the material is allowed to stay in an injection molding machine or extruder (profile, sheet, etc.) too long, the material will start to discolor and brown ‘freckles’ may appear.