https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
Can be processed on standard injection molding machines
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/beginners-guide
In the simplest terms, traditional TPE types are made by combining a hard material with a soft material, either chemically or by a machine.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-gravi-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Every molding machine is different in
actual performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/TPE_Overmolding_Solutions_for_Engineering_Thermoplastics.pdf
The two-component injection molding, also referred to as
two-shot molding, consists of a machine with two independent injection units,
each of which shoots a different material in series.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/polymer-services-knowledge-center/polymer-support-services-frequency-asked-questions
Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from 50–550 tons
https://www.avient.com/idea/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements
Once encapsulated in the plastic, however, the compound pellets can easily be fed into an extruder or molding machine.
A filled compound can differ from an unfilled polymer in the way it melts and flows in an extruder or injection molding machine— but it has better heat transfer and may require less energy for melting and cooling.
https://www.avient.com/idea/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones
With this level of exactness in engineering and machining, it is important to find a toolmaker with LSR skill and experience.
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/benefits-long-fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic-composites
From sweeping curves to intricate details, designs that would be cost prohibitive to machine or difficult to cast in metals are easy and inexpensive to repeatedly produce in high volumes using injection molding processing.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches
From business machines and appliances to textiles, automotive components and packaging, designers, brand managers and plastics processors rely on our cutting-edge color technology and in-depth technical support through more than 50 global manufacturing sites and regional offices.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-guide/overmolding-troubleshooting
Inadequate molding machine tonnage