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Traditionally, carbon fiber tows were used in thermoset composite applications but are being incorporated into thermoplastics more and more.
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Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic panels and reinforcement
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The addition of fabric to a thermoplastic part can help to increase its appeal, partly because the fabric softens the look and feel of the surface.
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In 2014 he was again promoted to serve as general manager of Engineered Materials Asia, and later added the company's regional thermoplastic elastomer business to his responsibilities.
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PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer in the polyester family.
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https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/carbon-fiber-composites
Carbon fiber can also be chopped or utilized as a reinforcement for long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites depending on the application need.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/heighten-automotive-interior-aesthetics-and-appeal
Global supplier DENSO, for example, was designing parts for an HVAC system and asked Avient to find a replacement for thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) material that would eliminate the need to pre-dry.