https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Cesa Laser Marking Additives for Transportation Industry Bulletin.pdf
HOW DOES LASER MARKING WORK?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVIENT_TPEs and LSR eBook.pdf
No matter how many times you expose TPEs to sufficient heat they will become soft and re-harden when cool.
Haptics DESIGN MATTERS How a product feels to the touch is often an important factor in design, particularly on surgical instruments that require a combination of grip and control, or on consumer goods that are frequently handled.
Source: art.canaco.org Barrier Properties PERFORMANCE COMPARISON FACT: FIND OUT HOW TPE LINERS PERFORMED IN CAPS FOR SPRING WATER.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
A more aggressive sucker pin may pull the runners out, however it may be difficult to automatically remove the runners off the sucker pin once the mold is open.
For very thick wall parts, with the potential for sinks or shrink voids, the valves are held open longer to allow for sufficient packing of the part.
For very thick wall parts, with the potential for sinks or shrink voids, the valves are held open longer to allow for sufficient packing of the part.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/SEM Services Capabilities Overview Brochure.pdf
This enables us to evaluate how different materials perform and to establish best practice processing parameters.
Material Data Sets • A number of material characterization data sets are available in .udb, moldex 3D, and SIMPOE format Mold Filling Simulation (see examples below) • Serves to validate part design (e.g., gate location, fill/pack/warp/cool) & material solution • Evaluates component design viability with preferred Avient material solution • Fiber analysis determines fiber orientation and length • Predicts part quality and manufacturability (shrink, warp, weld line location) FILLING PART QUALITYFIBER ORIENTATION Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Virtually simulates how an application will perform in real-world conditions with a high level of precision • Able to represent a variety of problems, test methods, models and outputs to evaluate the design, process and material combination for validation or optimization FEA Simulation Capabilities • Static - Displacement/rotations - Stress and strains - Contact pressure - Reaction forces/moments - Factors of safety • Vibration - Eigen frequencies - Harmonic response ○ Harmonic displacement, acceleration and stress Software Used • Autodesk Moldflow • Simulia/Abaqus • MSC Cradle • CAD/CAE - MSC Apex - SolidWorks • Failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) support By leveraging mold filling simulation, data software, and physical simulation capabilities, we can help inform your decision-making process.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/SEM Services Capabilities Overview Brochure.pdf
This enables us to evaluate how different materials perform and to establish best practice processing parameters.
Material Data Sets • A number of material characterization data sets are available in .udb, moldex 3D, xChange data cards, and SIPOE format Mold Filling Simulation (see examples below) • Serves to validate part design (e.g., gate location, fill/pack/warp/cool) & material solution • Evaluates component design viability with preferred Avient material solution • Fiber analysis determines fiber orientation and length • Predicts part quality and manufacturability (shrink, warp, weld line location) FILLING PART QUALITYFIBER ORIENTATION Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Virtually simulates how an application will perform in real-world conditions with a high level of precision • Able to represent a variety of problems, test methods, models and outputs to evaluate the design, process and material combination for validation or optimization • Dynamic - Acceleration - Impact - Break/no break - Transmitted force - Energy absorption • Thermal Mechanical - Temperature Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) - Heat path - Dominant heat transfer - Temperature mapping - Coupling with mechanical simulations FEA Simulation Capabilities • Static - Displacement/rotations - Stress and strains - Contact pressure - Reaction forces/moments - Factors of safety • Vibration - Eigen frequencies - Harmonic response ○ Harmonic displacement, acceleration and stress Software Used • Autodesk Moldflow • Digimat • Simulia/Abaqus • MSC Cradle • CAD/CAE - MSC Apex - SolidWorks Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) Support By leveraging mold filling simulation, multiphysics simulation, and the understanding of the link between design, process and material, we can help inform your decision-making process for product development.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance Addressable market exceeds $40 billion PolyOne Corporation Page 44 Appendix Kiosk Summaries Segments at a Glance Officer Biographies PolyOne Corporation Page 45 Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their packaging, devices, end products and raw materials in the field Protects brand equity – defense against customer complaints or legal actions based on erroneous product identification Protects consumer welfare – decrease in potential harm to consumers, reduction in unwarranted recall expenses Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies PolyOne Corporation Page 46 Security and Safety Solutions Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet, an optically clear, non-yellowing acrylic, provides ballistics protection against powerful weapons • High-impact resistance that foils “smash-and-grab” thieves GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant Panels, a UL-listed solution with superior ballistic resistance yet weights 75% less than steel panel • Used in commercial security applications for business, home, and governmental facilities PolyOne Corporation Page 47 3D Printing Collaborating with customers using 3D printers to create prototypes and samples Enables customers to develop and test their products and innovations quickly and accurately 3D printing of molds and inserts allows OEMs to develop and test new product innovation using their own equipment and material of choice, more efficient than traditional processes PolyOne Corporation Page 48 Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies Versaflex™ VDT was developed to absorb vibration and noise in a broad range 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to: – accelerate and streamline product development – strengthen brand equity – build marketplace excitement Enhances product differentiation Improves efficiency and profitability PolyOne Corporation Page 51 Metal Replacement Technology Portfolio of solutions that meet upper range of performance requirements, removing barriers to replacing metal with polymers Applications include: • LED heat sinks • Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI) • Structural integrity at elevated temperatures (i.e., large appliances) • Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e., CT scanners) Creates value by eliminating the need for machining and secondary operations, removing weight, streamlining production and improving cost efficiencies PolyOne Corporation Page 52 Medical Device Solutions Catheters made using NEU™ View patent-pending technology are optically translucent, and have superior contrast under X-ray (radiopaque) when compared with alternative catheter materials Formulations for cardiovascular and intravascular 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Collaborate with Avient in our Innovation Centers across Europe, Middle East and Africa to discover how our inventive solutions and experience can speed successful product development.
Collaborate with Avient in our Innovation Centers across Europe, Middle East and Africa to discover how our inventive solutions and experience can speed successful product development.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-mold-design?rtype[]=1164
Since TPEs are slightly compressible in the molten state, larger runner volumes can cause hot tip gates to drool after the mold is opened.
To prevent drool, the runner system should be minimized and the melt decompressed before the mold opens.
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Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies
How Gravi-Tech makes the difference for packaging closures in the luxury cosmetics and spirits markets
How can you make the most of color, from design through processing?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-select-product-bulletin-1.pdf
TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS Select Rapid Color Prototyping Technology includes: Select Color Cell • Color scanning or matching • Creation of color plaques Online Software • Formulation and price generator • Web-based processor Automated Dispenser • Globally standard base colors • Consistent production from recipes HOW IT WORKS Select allows you to: • Instantaneously create a new color using your own standards, spectrophotometer or colorimeter data, or the software’s built-in design tools • Produce small quantities of color masterbatch for use in validating your color match • Combine advanced liquid colorants, cloud-access software and automated dispensing technology • Carry out color modeling and rapid iteration Select also helps you: • Choose the right color by providing a quick and cost effective way to model, sample, and test color options • Facilitate prototyping and variation testing PRODUCT BULLETIN CONVENTIONAL COLOR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Multiple rounds of sampling, trials and approvals, usually over many weeks.