https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-troubleshooting?rtype[]=1164
Surface sinks
Material shrinkage causes non-uniform release from tool surface
Surface splaying (silver streaking)
https://www.avient.com/white-ink-tips
To create a softer surface, many textile manufacturers are brushing fibers.
No ink is applied to the fabric, but this step lays down fibers and creates a smoother surface, eliminating the need for an extra print stroke.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-mold-processing?rtype[]=1164
The optimum time to fill the runner system is approximately 0.5 - 1.5 seconds.
Voids and/or surface sinks.
The addition of a slight surface texture to the mold can help to mask possible surface blemishes in the molded article.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Avient Quality Policy - Dec 18 2023%5B83%5D.pdf
QUALITY POLICY
At Avient, we collaborate with customers to provide specialized and
sustainable solutions, accepting material science challenges that can
enable a circular economy and meet the needs of the present without
compromising future generations to do the same
Avient is committed to use the Quality Management System (QMS) to
satisfy all applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Announces Agreement to Acquire Dyneema_0.pdf
Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts
of future events and are not guarantees of future performance.
They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,”
“plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion
of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVIENT_TPEs and LSR eBook.pdf
ANNUAL
GROWTH
FORECAST
Source: Smithers report The Future of
Thermoplastic Elastomers to 2024 and Ceresana
Market Study: Silicones 3rd.
LSR will yield either a dry, slippery
surface or a soft, rubbery feel not unlike that of human skin.
So a surface treatment is recommended for products such as wearables.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-design-guide-.pdf
Only naturally balanced runner systems
(“H” patterns) are recommended.
Place wells at each 90° bend in the runner
system.
All of the tie bars in the system need
to be calibrated to the same amount of pre-load.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/color-cosmetics
Drug Delivery Systems
Surface Care
Advanced Driver Assist Systems
https://www.avient.com/printing-performance-wear-tips
Many performance fabrics also have a defined pattern on the surface, depending on the style of weave.
The ink’s surface temperature should reach 180°F to 200°F for 2.5 to 3.5 seconds.
Combining ink systems may cause more problems than solutions.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=19
Pre-Color formulation for a medical device OEM of a continuous glucose monitoring system
Edgetek™ LD formulation provides low density and an excellent surface for sunglass frames
Dual-Band Antenna Manufacturer Positioning System