Part Design Part design and molding conditions can be just as important as polymer formulation. Proper positioning of the gate, or mold opening, and proper mold design can minimize flaws. Runners should be designed with a full round gate and no sharp corners.1

The multi-material composition allows the design engineer to select skins and cores that are best suited for the application.   Consider the following design factors: Material selection

The multi-material composition allows the design engineer to select skins and cores that are best suited for the application.   Consider the following design factors: Material selection

The multi-material composition allows the design engineer to select skins and cores that are best suited for the application.   Consider the following design factors: Material selection

The multi-material composition allows the design engineer to select skins and cores that are best suited for the application.   Consider the following design factors: Material selection

We design and view images on computers, then must replicate those designs with screen-printing inks that apply color after a subtractive module. But if the inks are all within the same opacity range, the design will have even blends and larger color-gamut capabilities. If the designer utilizes a saturated color pallet, the underbase white will control the entire brightness range of the design.

This higher Tg frees manufacturers to design parts that can withstand greater operating temperatures and high-temperature sterilization without warping. The materials also accept color more readily than standard PEEK formulations, supporting the creativity and branding goals of designers. In addition, compared to PEEK, the materials can be processed at lower temperatures to help manufacturers save energy during injection molding.  

Design Matters Raw Material Selecting the right material for your application can have multiple nuances, from properties and processing to design and appearance.

Design Matters Raw Material Selecting the right material for your application can have multiple nuances, from properties and processing to design and appearance.

Discover the effects of material formulations and thickness on dielectric performance Home // Understanding TPE Material and Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies Plastic parts come into play for 5G by ensuring wireless signals can easily pass through the plastic material to minimize signal loss.