https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/injection-molding-guide/injection-molding-mold-design
Soft metals, such as aluminum and beryllium copper, can be used for prototype parts or short production runs up to 10,000 parts.
Cashew type submarine gates should not be used for medium to soft hardness TPEs due to their high coefficient of friction and high elongation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/polyone-2019-annual-report.pdf
With soft er demand conditions driving lower
production, intensity metrics for the most part
increased compared to 2018.
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Traditional athletic print with a soft matte finish.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-guide/overmolding-part-design
Minimize the thickness of the soft TPE
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects
Add the soft appearance of fabric to parts without the hassle and cost of adding actual textiles.
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Aquarius Soft Base Ink
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/injection-molding-guide
Molding Soft TPEs
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added, "We are an asset-light, high-touch business that generates very high free cash flow conversion.
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