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USES & APPLICATIONS FOAM CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 8 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 130 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 19mm 25mm 13mm 19mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 5848 Quad-Ply 5848 Quad-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.83 4.05 0.93 4.54 1.04 5.08 0.96 4.69 1.13 5.52 1.31 6.40 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 104 0.72 112 0.77 102 0.70 168 1.16 171 1.18 172 1.19 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 834,000 5,750 605,000 4,171 375,000 2,586 889,000 6,129 672,000 4,633 481,000 3,316 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 33,000 95,000 64,000 183,000 100,000 286,000 42,000 120,000 71,000 203,000 126,000 361,000 TRUCK & RV • Ceilings • Cabinetry • Load floors • Sidewalls • Aerodynamic components BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • Modular panels for temporary structures • Garage & industrial doors • Walls & flooring RAIL • Doors • Flooring • Interior panels MARINE • Stringers • Bulkheads • Ceilings & decking • Doors & cabinetry HONEYCOMB CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.49 2.39 0.63 3.08 0.63 3.08 0.8 3.91 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 33 0.23 82 0.57 46 0.32 97 0.67 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 418,000 2,882 693,000 4,778 265,000 1,827 368,000 2,537 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 15,000 43,000 27,000 77,000 41,000 117,000 75,000 215,000 SUPPORT SPAN DEFLECTION Meets performance required for marine applications Predictive deflection in various load cases.
Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ∠Θ° CUTTING & DRILLING Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore, PTFE coating Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit PANEL SHAPING • Determine bend angle • Cut relief • Heat core to softening point • Bend, hold, and cool • Glue joint for added strength FINISHING Gel coat finish is possible with minimal surface preparation.
TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 1084 lbs 492 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 2375 lbs 1077 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/bringing-global-vision-2020-s-usee-life
Avient proudly accepted the challenge to support the design and development of a diagnostic device that could easily and efficiently determine the eyeglass prescriptions for many under-resourced communities.
The USee™ device will be part of the permanent collection at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (Dearborn, Mich.), an IDSA partner.