Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels

We’ve worked with numerous customers who have grappled with these same questions, applying our dedicated design and color resources together with our materials and formulation expertise, to balance user experience with competitive differentiation and the practical concerns of manufacturing.

This webinar will focus on the design, manufacturing, and testing of composite sandwich panels as well as data, predictive tools, and general recommendations for stakeholders working with or transitioning to composite sandwich panels across various industries and applications.

Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels

Let’s work together to design the right colors for your target demographic and create products that literally fly off the shelf.

Let’s work together to design the right colors for your target demographic and create products that literally fly off the shelf.

In this case, a top tier-1 automotive molder was routinely running cycle times longer than originally quoted, as inconsistencies in CFA performance were creating processing issues and generating more scrap. This meant the molder was running longer cycle times to manage shot-to-shot irregularities and control dimensional stability. Of greatest impact was a reduction in cycle time by an impressive 20%, while CFA use-rate dropped by 80%.

PP, PE, PS, PVC No Good Foam PP Better, larger cells with lower cell density in standard IM processes; suitable for cell nucleation in structural foam processing PP, PE, PS, PVC Yes Better FA-110 Best cell structure with higher cell density; provides better structural integrity and lower density in standard IM processes PP, PE, PS, PVC Yes Best KEY CHARACTERISTICS Excelite IM formulations provide injection molders with: • Material density and weight reduction • High concentration of active CFA • Improved distribution of CFA into polymer matrix • High cell density with tight cell structure • Control over consistency and accuracy • Reduced sink marks • Ability to improve flow of material • Cycle time reduction • Improved dimensional stability • Improved thermal insulation EXCELITE IM – PRODUCT FORMULATIONS www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

amber)   Antistatic ready-to- use solution for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity  Gamma/e-beam sterilization protection of the polymer Preserving the properties of PP and COC/COP; reduction in yellowing using Color Compensation Technology (CCT)    Reduced material consumption/cycle time—nucleation Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved thermal and mechanical properties allows wall thinning; reduction of tolerance/dimensional problems between different colors    Laser marking replacing ink printing/labels Solvent-free, high-speed identification for Nd/YAG laser for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM     Antioxidants for PE, PP, TPE Thermal protection during converting/downstream sterilization    Brand protection/ anticounterfeit Covert and non-covert systems   Healthcare use limitations apply—see below. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

LONG GLASS FIBER SURFACE AESTHETICS Good surface cosmetics with glass fiber reinforced nylons are difficult to obtain without high mold temperatures that lengthen cycle times. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.