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ASTM D 4000 Callout: A Fast, Effective Alternative to the OEM Approved Material Source List

ASTM D 4000 Callout: A Fast, Effective Alternative to the OEM Approved Material Source List

Jul 13, 2019 | , ,

Most large OEM’s have their own internal engineering teams to help evaluate and approve materials that will be used in the construction of their product.  Plastics is no exception with OEM’s maintaining an approved material source list assigned to defined physical, thermal, and environmental performance specifications.  This formal approval process can be time consuming and […]

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Estimating Part Weights

Estimating Part Weights

Jul 11, 2019 | , ,

One of the major benefits of 3D math data for component designs is the ability of CAD programs to accurately generate part volume (cm³).  To calculate estimated part weight in grams using 3D CAD data multiply the calculated part volume (cm³) by the specific gravity (g/cm³) for the target plastic material.

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