CRTM™ (continuous resin transfer molding) panels are thermoset composite sandwich panels with tailored, multi-axial fiber reinforcements, high-fiber volume and very low void content. Product description, value solution, key characteristics, markets and applications of Glasforms™ CRTM™ Continuous Resin Transfer Molding Sandwich Panels

Due to improved thermal stability ColorMatrix AAnchor will not sublime and cause mold deposition unlike ATA-based AA scavengers. Compatible with extrusion and injection molding processes for both EBM and ISBM

Polymers can be molded into complex shapes, enabling the development of custom battery configurations that can fit into limited spaces. Moreover, the ability to mold polymers into complex shapes reduces the need for additional parts, simplifying battery pack assembly and lowering labor costs. 

The bumpers were molded separately and then slipped into channels between the upper and lower housing components (instead of overmolding them onto the housing). Cost savings: Molding the bumpers separately and inserting them into the housing keeps costs down yet provides the seamless appearance of overmolding.

The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Avient and the manufacturer conducted a series of molding trials to establish proper part performance, and the teams also coordinated sales, engineering and technical support in tandem.

Polymers can be molded into complex shapes, enabling the development of custom battery configurations that can fit into limited spaces. Moreover, the ability to mold polymers into complex shapes reduces the need for additional parts, simplifying battery pack assembly and lowering labor costs. 

The resulting custom-formulated grades of GLS™ Dynalloy™ OBC and Versaflex™ TPE allowed the manufacturer to switch to a two-shot molding process that eliminated the time-consuming and costly assembly operations needed for the old part. Reduced assembly costs: Switching to Dynalloy™ OBC and Versaflex™ TPE allowed the introduction of two-shot molding, which eliminated a multi-component assembly process.

Antimicrobial and antifungal additives can protect the user interfaces and touchpoints from mold, mildew, and bacteria, while antistatic and conductive formulations can prevent static discharge and create safer, statically dissipated plastic parts.   Lastly, molded-in color (MIC) metallics offer a means of eliminating paint resulting in reduced VOCs and fewer processing steps for energy savings and a lower carbon footprint.  

The bumpers were molded separately and then slipped into channels between the upper and lower housing components (instead of overmolding them onto the housing). Cost savings: Molding the bumpers separately and inserting them into the housing keeps costs down yet provides the seamless appearance of overmolding.

The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Avient and the manufacturer conducted a series of molding trials to establish proper part performance, and the teams also coordinated sales, engineering and technical support in tandem.