ABS (丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物)
PA12 (聚酰胺12或尼龙12)
PA6 (聚酰胺6或尼龙6)
PA66 (聚酰胺66或尼龙66)
PBT (聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯)
PC (聚碳酸酯)
PC/ABS (聚碳酸酯和丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物和混合物 )
PC/PBT (聚碳酸酯和聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯的混合物)
PE-HD (高密度聚乙烯)
PE-LD (低密度聚乙烯)
PEI (聚乙醚)
PET (聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯)
PETG (乙二醇改性-聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯)
PMMA (聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯)
POM (聚甲醛)
PP (聚丙烯)
PPE (聚丙乙烯)
PS (聚苯乙烯)
PVC (聚氯乙烯)
SAN (苯乙烯-丙烯腈共聚物)
ABS 丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物
典型应用范围:
汽车(仪表板,工具舱门,车轮盖,反光镜盒等),电冰箱,
大强度工具(头发烘干机,搅拌器,食品加工机,割草机等),电话机壳体,
打字机键盘,娱乐用车辆如高尔夫球手推车以及喷气式雪撬车等。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:ABS材料具有吸湿性,要求在加工之前进行干燥处理。建议干燥条件
为80~90C下最少干燥2小时。材料温度应保证小于0.1%。
熔化温度:210~280C;建议温度:245C。
模具温度:25…70C。(模具温度将影响塑件光洁度,温度较低则导致光洁度较低)。
注射压力:500~1000bar。
注射速度:中高速度。
化学和物理特性:
ABS是由丙烯腈、丁二烯和苯乙烯三种化学单体合成。每种单体都具有不同特性:
丙烯腈有高强度、热稳定性及化学稳定性;丁二烯具有坚韧性、抗冲击特性;
苯乙烯具有易加工、高光洁度及高强度。从形态上看,ABS是非结晶性材料。
三中单体的聚合产生了具有两相的三元共聚物,一个是苯乙烯-丙烯腈的连续相,
另一个是聚丁二烯橡胶分散相。ABS的特性主要取决于三种单体的比率以及两相
中的分子结构。这就可以在产品设计上具有很大的灵活性,并且由此产生了市场
上百种不同品质的ABS材料。这些不同品质的材料提供了不同的特性,例如从中等
到高等的抗冲击性,从低到高的光洁度和高温扭曲特性等。
ABS材料具有超强的易加工性,外观特性,低蠕变性和优异的尺寸稳定性以及很高
的抗冲击强度。
ABS
Generic Class
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
Typical Applications
Automotive (instrument and interior trim panels, glove compartment doors, wheel covers, mirror housings, etc.), refrigerators, small appliance housings and power tools applications (hair dryers, blenders, food processors, lawnmowers, etc.), telephone housings, typewriter housings, typewriter keys, and recreational vehicles such as golf carts and jet skis.
Injection Molding Processing Conditions
Drying ABS resins are hygroscopic and drying is required prior to processing. Suggested drying conditions are 80 - 90 C (176 - 195 F) for a minimum of 2 hours. Resin moisture content should be less than 0.1%
Melt Temperature 200 - 280 C (392 - 536 F); Aim: 230 C (446 F)
Mold Temperature 25 - 80 C (77 - 176 F). (Mold temperatures control the gloss properties; lower mold temperatures produce lower gloss levels)
Resin Injection Pressure 500 - 1,000 bar (7,250 - 14,500 psi)
Injection Speed Moderate - high
Chemical and Physical Properties
ABS is produced by a combination of three monomers: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. Each of the monomers impart different properties: hardness, chemical and heat resistance from acrylonitrile; processibility, gloss, and strength from styrene; and toughness and impact resistance from butadiene. Morphologically, ABS is an amorphous resin.
The polymerization of the three monomers produces a terpolymer which has two phases: a continuous phase of styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) and a dispersed phase of polybutadiene rubber. The properties of ABS are affected by the ratios of the monomers and molecular structure of the two phases. This allows a good deal of flexibility in product design and consequently, there are hundreds of grades available in the market. Commercially available grades offer different characteristics such as medium to high impact, low to high surface gloss, and high heat distortion.
ABS offers superior processibility, appearance, low creep and excellent dimensional stability, and high impact strength.
Major Manufacturers
Dow Chemical (Magnum grades), GE Plastics (Cycolac), Bayer (Lustran), BASF (Terluran), Chi Mei (Polylac), LG Chemical (Lupos), Cheil Synthesis.
PA12 聚酰胺12或尼龙12
典型应用范围:
水量表和其他商业设备,电缆套,机械凸轮,滑动机构以及轴承等。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:加工之前应保证湿度在0.1%以下。如果材料是暴露在空气中储存,建议要在
85C热空气中干燥4~5小时。如果材料是在密闭容器中储存,那么经过3小时温度平衡即可
直接使用。
熔化温度:240~300C;对于普通特性材料不要超过310C,对于有阻燃特性材料不要超过270C。
模具温度:对于未增强型材料为30~40C,对于薄壁或大面积元件为80~90C,对于增强型材料为
90~100C。增加温度将增加材料的结晶度。精确地控制模具温度对PA12来说是很重要的。
注射压力:最大可到1000bar(建议使用低保压压力和高熔化温度)。
注射速度:高速(对于有玻璃添加剂的材料更好些)。
流道和浇口:
对于未加添加剂的材料,由于材料粘性较低,流道直径应在30mm左右。对于增强型材料要求
5~8mm的大流道直径。流道形状应当全部为圆形。注入口应尽可能的短。可以使用多种形式
的浇口。大型塑件不要使用小浇口,这是为了避免对塑件过高的压力或过大的收缩率。浇口
厚度最好和塑件厚度相等。如果使用潜入式浇口,建议最小的直径为0.8mm。
热流道模具很有效,但是要求温度控制很精确以防止材料在喷嘴处渗漏或凝固。如果
使用热流道,浇口尺寸应当比冷流道要小一些。
化学和物理特性:
PA12是从丁二烯线性,半结晶-结晶热塑性材料。它的特性和PA11相似,但晶体结构不同。
PA12是很好的电气绝缘体并且和其它聚酰胺一样不会因潮湿影响绝缘性能。它有很好的
抗冲击性机化学稳定性。PA12有许多在塑化特性和增强特性方面的改良品种。
和PA6及PA66相比,这些材料有较低的熔点和密度,具有非常高的回潮率。PA12对强氧化性
酸无抵抗能力。
PA12的粘性主要取决于湿度、温度和储藏时间。它的流动性很好。收缩率在0.5%到2%之间,
这主要取决于材料品种、壁厚及其它工艺条件。
PA 12
Generic Class
PA 12 (Polyamide 12 or Nylon 12)
Typical Applications
Gear wheels for water meters and business machines, cable ties, cams, slides, and bearings.
Injection Molding Processing Conditions
Drying The moisture content must be below 0.1% prior to processing. If the material is exposed to air, drying in a hot air oven at 85 C (185 F) for 4 -5 hours is recommended (3-4 hours in a desiccant dryer). If the container is unopened, it may be used directly for molding after 3 hours of equilibration to shop floor temperature.
Melt Temperature 230 - 300 C (446 - 580 F); Not to exceed 310 C (590 F) for standard grades and 270 C (518 F) for flame retardant grades
Mold Temperature 30 - 40C (86 - 104 F) for unreinforced grades; for thin walled or large surface area components, 80 -90 C (176 - 194 F) may be used; 90 - 100 C (194 - 212 F) for reinforced grades. Increasing the mold temperature increases the crystallinity level. It is very important to precisely control the mold temperature.
Resin Injection Pressure Up to 1,000 bar (14, 500 psi) Low hold pressures and high melt temperatures are recommended.
Injection Speed High (high speeds give better finish on glass-filled grades)
Runners and Gates
Runner diameters for unfilled grades may be as small as 3 - 5 mm because of the material's low viscosity. Reinforced grades require larger diameters (5 - 8 mm). The runner shape should be the full round type. Sprues should be as short as possible.
A variety of gates may be used. Small gates for large parts should be not be used, in order to avoid highly stressed components or excessive shrinkage. The thickness of the gate should preferably be equal to the part thickness. When using submarine gates, the minimum recommended diameter is 0.8 mm.
Hot runner molds may be used effectively but precise temperature control is necessary to prevent material drooling or freezing off at the nozzle. When hot runners are used, the size of the gates may be smaller than in the case of cold runners.
Chemical and Physical Properties
PA 12 is a linear, semicrystalline-crystalline thermoplastic derived from butadiene. It has properties similar to PA 11 but its crystal structure is different. PA 12 is a good electrical insulator and its properties are not as sensitive to humidity as other polyamides. It has good resistance to shock and resistant to many chemicals. It is extensively modified with plasticisers and reinforcements. In comparison to PA 6 and PA 66, these materials have a lower melting point, density, and much lower moisture regain. It is not resistant to strong oxidizing acids.
Viscosity is determined by water content, temperature, and residence time. This material flows easily. Shrinkage is of the order of 0.005 - 0.02 mm/mm (0.5 - 2%). This is dependent on the specific grade, wall thickness, and processing conditions.
Major Manufacturers
Huls (Vestamid), Elf Atochem (A).
PA6 聚酰胺6或尼龙6
典型应用范围:
由于有很好的机械强度和刚度被广泛用于结构部件。由于有很好的耐磨损特性,还用于制造轴承。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:由于PA6很容易吸收水分,因此加工前的干燥特别要注意。如果材料是用防水材料包装
供应的,则容器应保持密闭。如果湿度大于0.2%,建议在80C以上的热空气中干燥16小时。如果
材料已经在空气中暴露超过8小时,建议进行105C,8小时以上的真空烘干。
熔化温度:230~280C,对于增强品种为250~280C。
模具温度:80~90C。模具温度很显著地影响结晶度,而结晶度又影响着塑件的机械特性。
对于结构部件来说结晶度很重要,因此建议模具温度为80~90C。对于薄壁的,流程较长的塑件
也建议施用较高的模具温度。增大模具温度可以提高塑件的强度和刚度,但却降低了韧性。
如果壁厚大于3mm,建议使用20~40C的低温模具。对于玻璃增强材料模具温度应大于80C。
注射压力:一般在750~1250bar之间(取决于材料和产品设计)。
注射速度:高速(对增强型材料要稍微降低)。
流道和浇口:
由于PA6的凝固时间很短,因此浇口的位置非常重要。浇口孔径不要小于0.5*t
(这里t为塑件厚度)。如果使用热流道,浇口尺寸应比使用常规流道小一些,
因为热流道能够帮助阻止材料过早凝固。如果用潜入式浇口,浇口的最小直径应当是0.75mm。
化学和物理特性:
PA6的化学物理特性和PA66很相似,然而,它的熔点较低,而且工艺温度范围很宽。
它的抗冲击性和抗溶解性比PA66要好,但吸湿性也更强。因为塑件的许多品质特性
都要受到吸湿性的影响,因此使用PA6设计产品时要充分考虑到这一点。为了提高
PA6的机械特性,经常加入各种各样的改性剂。玻璃就是最常见的添加剂,有时为了
提高抗冲击性还加入合成橡胶,如EPDM和SBR等。
对于没有添加剂的产品,PA6的收缩率在1%到1.5%之间。加入玻璃纤维添加剂可以使
收缩率降低到0.3%(但和流程相垂直的方向还要稍高一些)。成型组装的收缩率主要
受材料结晶度和吸湿性影响。实际的收缩率还和塑件设计、壁厚及其它工艺参数成函数关系。
PA 6
Generic Class
PA 6 (Polyamide 6, or Nylon 6, or Polycaprolactam)
Applications
Used in many structural applications because of its good mechanical strength and rigidity. It is used in bearings because of its good wear resistance.
Injection Molding processing conditions
Drying Since PA 6 absorbs moisture readily, care should be taken to ensure its dryness prior to molding. If the material is supplied in watertight packaging, the containers should be kept closed. If the moisture content is >0.2%, drying in a hot air oven at 80 C (176 F) for 16 hours is recommended. If the material has been exposed to air for more than 8 hours, vacuum drying at 105 C (221 F) for more than 8 hours is recommended.
Melt Temperature 230 - 280 C (446 - 536 F); 250 - 300 C (482 - 572 F) for reinforced grades
Mold Temperature 80 - 90 C (176 - 194 F). Mold temperature significantly influences the crystallinity level which in turn affects the mechanical properties. For structural parts, a high degree of crystallization is required and mold temperatures of 80 - 90 C (176 - 194 F) are recommended. High mold temperatures are also recommended for thin-wall parts with long flow lengths. Increasing the mold temperature increases the strength and hardness, but the toughness is decreased. When the wall thickness is greater than 3 mm, a cold mold is recommended (20 - 40 C / 68 - 104 F), which leads to a higher and more uniform degree of crystallinity. Glass reinforced resins are always processed at mold temperatures greater than 80 C (176 F).
Resin Injection Pressure Generally between 750 - 1,250 bar (~11,000 - 18,000 psi) (depends on material and product design)
Injection Speed High (slightly lower for reinforced grades)
Runners and Gates
The gate location is important because of very fast freeze-off times. Any type of gate may be used; the aperture should not be less than half the thickness of the part. When hot runners are used, the size of the gates can be smaller than when cold runners are used, because premature freeze-off is prevented. When using submarine gates, the minimum diameter of the gate should be 0.75 mm.
Chemical and Physical Properties
The molecular structure of polyamides consist of amide (CONH) groups joined by linear aliphatic sections (based on methylene groups). The toughness, rigidity, crystallinity, and thermal resistance of polyamide resins are due to the strong interchain attraction caused by the polarity of the amide groups. The CONH groups also cause a lot of moisture absorption.
Nylon 6 is produced by polymerization of caprolactam. The chemical and physical properties are similar to that of PA 66. However, its melting point is lower than PA 66 and it has a wider processing temperature range. Its impact strength and solvent resistance are better than PA 66, but its moisture absorption is higher. Many properties are affected by moisture absorption, which must be taken into account when designing with this resin. Various modifiers are added to improve mechanical properties; glass is one of the most commonly used fillers. Addition of elastomers such as EPDM or SBR improves impact resistance.
For unfilled grades, shrinkage is of the order of .01 - .015 mm/mm (1 - 1.5%). Addition of glass fibers reduce the shrinkage to as low as 0.3% in the flow direction (but could be as high as 1% in the cross-flow direction). The post-molding shrinkage is affected mainly by the crystallinity level and moisture absorption. The actual shrinkage is a function of part design, wall thickness, and processing conditions.
Major Manufacturers
BASF (Ultramid B), DuPont (Zytel), DSM (Akulon)
PA66 聚酰胺66或尼龙66
典型应用范围:
同PA6相比,PA66更广泛应用于汽车工业、仪器壳体以及其它需要有抗冲击性和高强度要求的产品。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:如果加工前材料是密封的,那么就没有必要干燥。然而,如果储存容器被打开,那么建议在85C的热空气中干燥处理。如果湿度大于0.2%,还需要进行105C,12小时的真空干燥。
熔化温度:260~290C。对玻璃添加剂的产品为275~280C。熔化温度应避免高于300C。
模具温度:建议80C。模具温度将影响结晶度,而结晶度将影响产品的物理特性。对于
薄壁塑件,如果使用低于40C的模具温度,则塑件的结晶度将随着时间而变化,为了保持
塑件的几何稳定性,需要进行退火处理。
注射压力:通常在750~1250bar,取决于材料和产品设计。
注射速度:高速(对于增强型材料应稍低一些)。
流道和浇口:
由于PA66的凝固时间很短,因此浇口的位置非常重要。浇口孔径不要小于0.5*t
(这里t为塑件厚度)。如果使用热流道,浇口尺寸应比使用常规流道小一些,
因为热流道能够帮助阻止材料过早凝固。如果用潜入式浇口,浇口的最小直径
应当是0.75mm。
化学和物理特性:
PA66在聚酰胺材料中有较高的熔点。它是一种半晶体-晶体材料。PA66在较高温度也能保持较强的强度和刚度。PA66在成型后仍然具有吸湿性,其程度主要取决于材料的组成、壁厚以及环境条件。在产品设计时,一定要考虑吸湿性对几何稳定性的影响。
为了提高PA66的机械特性,经常加入各种各样的改性剂。玻璃就是最常见的添加剂,有时为了提高抗冲击性还加入合成橡胶,如EPDM和SBR等。
PA66的粘性较低,因此流动性很好(但不如PA6)。这个性质可以用来加工很薄的元件。
它的粘度对温度变化很敏感。PA66的收缩率在1%~2%之间,加入玻璃纤维添加剂可以将
收缩率降低到0.2%~1% 。收缩率在流程方向和与流程方向相垂直方向上的相异是较大的。
PA66对许多溶剂具有抗溶性,但对酸和其它一些氯化剂的抵抗力较弱。
PA 66
Generic Class
PA 66 (Polyamide 66, or Nylon 66, or poly (hexamethylene adipamide))
Applications
Competes with PA 6 for most applications. PA 66 is heavily used in the automotive industry, appliance housings, and generally where impact resistance and strength are required.
Injection Molding Processing conditions
Drying Drying is not required if the material is sealed prior to molding; however, if the containers are left open, drying in a hot air oven at 85 C (185 F) is recommended. If the moisture content is > 0.2%, vacuum drying at 105 C (220 F) for 12 hours is recommended.
Melt Temperature 260 - 290 C (500 - 554 F); 275 - 280 C (527 - 536 F) for glass filled grades; melt temperatures above 300 C (572 F) should be avoided
Mold Temperature 80 C (176 F) suggested. Mold temperature affects crystallinity level which in turn affects physical properties. In the case of thin walled parts, crystallinity changes with time if mold temperatures of less than 40 C (104 F) are used. In such cases, annealing may be needed to retain dimensional stability.
Resin Injection Pressure Generally between 750 - 1,250 bar (~11,000 - 18,000 psi), depends on material and product design
Injection Speed High (slightly lower for reinforced grades)
Runners and Gates
The gate location is important because of very fast freeze-off times. Any type of gate may be used; the aperture should not be less than half the thickness of the part. When hot runners are used, the size of the gates can be smaller than when cold runners are used, because premature freeze-off is prevented. When using submarine gates, the minimum diameter of the gate should be 0.75 mm.
Chemical and physical properties
PA 66 homopolymer is produced by the polymerization of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid (a dibasic acid). Among commercially available polyamides, PA 66 has one of the highest melting points. It is a semicrystalline-crystalline material. The resins have strength and stiffness which is retained at elevated temperatures. It does absorb moisture after molding, but the retention is not as much as in the case of PA 6. Moisture absorption depends on the composition of the material, wall thickness, and environmental conditions. Dimensional stability and properties are all affected by the amount of moisture absorption which must be taken into account for product design.
Various modifiers are added to improve mechanical properties; glass is one of the most commonly used filler. Addition of elastomers such as EPDM or SBR improves impact resistance.
The viscosity is low and therefore, it flows easily (but not as easily as PA 6). This allows molding of thin components. The viscosity is very sensitive to temperature. Shrinkage is of the order of 0.01 - 0.02 mm/mm (1 - 2%). Addition of reinforcing glass fibers reduces the shrinkage to 0.2 - 1%. Differential shrinkage in the flow and cross-flow directions is quite high. Mineral fillers yield more isotropic moldings. PA 66 is resistant to most solvents but not to strong acids or oxidizing agents.
Major Manufacturers
BASF (Ultramid A), DuPont (Minlon - mineral reinforced grades; Zytel), Monsanto (Vydyne), DSM (Akulon).
PBT 聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯
典型应用范围:
家用器具(食品加工刀片、真空吸尘器元件、电风扇、头发干燥机壳体、咖啡器皿等),电器元件(开关、电机壳、保险丝盒、计算机键盘按键等),汽车工业(散热器格窗、车身嵌板、车轮盖、门窗部件等)。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:这种材料在高温下很容易水解,因此加工前的干燥处理是很重要的。建议在空气中的干燥条件为120C,6~8小时,或者150C,2~4小时。湿度必须小于0.03%。如果用吸湿干燥器干燥,建议条件为150C,2.5小时?
熔化温度:225~275C,建议温度:250C 。
模具温度:对于未增强型的材料为40~60C。要很好地设计模具的冷却腔道以减小塑件的弯曲。热量的散失一定要快而均匀。建议模具冷却腔道的直径为12mm。
注射压力:中等(最大到1500bar)。
注射速度:应使用尽可能快的注射速度(因为PBT的凝固很快)。
流道和浇口:
建议使用圆形流道以增加压力的传递(经验公式:流道直径=塑件厚度+1.5mm)。可以使用各种型式的浇口。也可以使用热流道,但要注意防止材料的渗漏和降解。浇口直径应该在0.8~1.0*t之间,这里 t是塑件厚度。如果是潜入式浇口,建议最小直径为0.75mm。
化学和物理特性:
PBT是最坚韧的工程热塑材料之一,它是半结晶材料,有非常好的化学稳定性、机械强度、电绝缘特性和热稳定性。这些材料在很广的环境条件下都有很好的稳定性。 PBT吸湿特性很弱。
非增强型PBT的张力强度为50MPa,玻璃添加剂型的PBT张力强度为170MPa。玻璃添加剂过多将导致材料变脆。PBT的;结晶很迅速,这将导致因冷却不均匀而造成弯曲变形。对于有玻璃添加剂类型的材料,流程方向的收缩率可以减小,但与流程垂直方向的收缩率基本上和普通材料没有区别。一般材料收缩率在1.5%~2.8%之间。含30%玻璃添加剂的材料收缩0.3%~1.6%之间。熔点(225%C)和高温变形温度都比PET材料要低。维卡软化温度大约为170C。玻璃化转换温度(glass trasitio temperature)在22C到43C之间。
由于PBT的结晶速度很高,因此它的粘性很低,塑件加工的周期时间一般也较低。
PBT
Generic Class
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalates)
Typical Applications
Household appliances (food processor blades, vacuum cleaner parts, fans, hair dryer housings, coffee makers, etc.), electronics (switches, motor housings, fuse cases, key caps for computer keyboards, connectors, fiber optic buffer tubing, etc.), automotive (grilles, body panels, wheel covers, and components for doors and windows, etc.)
Injection Molding Processing Conditions
Drying This material is sensitive to hydrolysis at high temperatures. It is therefore important to dry the material prior to molding. Suggested drying conditions (in air) are 120 C (248 F) for 6 - 8 hours (or 150 C (300 F) for 2 - 4 hours). Moisture levels must be below 0.03%. When using a desiccant dryer, drying at 120 C (248 F) for 2.5 hours is recommended.
Melt Temperature 220 - 280 C (428 - 536 F); aim: 250 C (482 F)
Mold Temperature 40 - 60 C (104 - 140 F) for unreinforced grades. For other grades, a wide range of temperatures can be used, depending on the grade (15 - 80 C / 59 - 176 F). Cooling channels should be properly designed to minimize part warpage. The heat removal must be fast and uniform. Cooling channels of 12 mm diameter are recommended.
Resin Injection Pressure Moderate (up to maximum of 1500 bar / 21750 psi).
Injection Speed Fastest possible speeds should be used (due to fast solidification of PBTs)
Runners and Gates
Full round runners are recommended to impart maximum pressure transmission (rule of thumb: runner diameter = part thickness + 1.5 mm). A wide variety of gates may be used. Hot runners may also be used, taking care to avoid drool and material degradation. Gate diameters or depths should preferably be between 0.8 - 1.0 times the part thickness. When using submarine gates, the minimum recommended diameter is 0.75 mm.
Chemical and Physical Properties
PBT is one of the toughest engineering thermoplastics. It is a semicrystalline resin and has excellent chemical resistance, mechanical strength, electrical properties (high dielectric strength and insulation resistance), and heat resistance, all of which are stable over a broad range of environmental conditions. It has very low moisture absorption.
PBT, which is a polyester, is produced by the polycondensation reaction of dimethyl terephthalate an butanediol.
Tensile strength ranges from 50 MPa (7,250 psi) for unfilled grades to 170 MPa (24,650 psi) for glass reinforced grades. High levels of glass fillers make the material more brittle. Crystallization is rapid and this could cause warpage due to non-uniform cooling. In the case of glass filled grades, shrinkage is reduced in the flow direction, but in the cross-flow direction it may be equal to that of the base resin. Shrinkage is of the order of 0.015 - 0.028 mm/mm (1.5 -2.8%). A 30% glass-filled resin has a shrinkage range of 0.3 - 1.6%. The melting point (approximately 225 C / 437 F) and heat distortion temperatures are lower than that of PET. The Vicat softening point is approximately 170 C (338 F). The glass transition temperature ranges from 22 - 43 C (71 - 109 F).
The melt viscosity is fairly low and due to fast crystallization rates, cycle times are typically low.
Major Manufacturers
BASF (Ultradur), Ticona (Celanex), GE Plastics (Lomod, Valox), Bayer (Pocan), Huls (Vestoduv), Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics (Novadur), Teijin Chemicals.
PC 聚碳酸酯
典型应用范围:
电气和商业设备(计算机元件、连接器等),器具(食品加工机、电冰箱抽屉等),交通运输行业
(车辆的前后灯、仪表板等)。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:PC材料具有吸湿性,加工前的干燥很重要。建议干燥条件为100C到200C,3~4小时。加工
前的湿度必须小于0.02%。
熔化温度:260~340C。
模具温度:70~120C。
注射压力:尽可能地使用高注射压力。
注射速度:对于较小的浇口使用低速注射,对其它类型的浇口使用高速注射。
化学和物理特性:
PC是一种非晶体工程材料,具有特别好的抗冲击强度、热稳定性、光泽度、抑制细菌特性、阻燃特
性以及抗污染性。PC的缺口伊估德冲击强度(otched Izod impact stregth)非常高,并且收缩
率很低,一般为0.1%~0.2%。
PC有很好的机械特性,但流动特性较差,因此这种材料的注塑过程较困难。在选用何种品质的 PC
材料时,要以产品的最终期望为基准。如果塑件要求有较高的抗冲击性,那么就使用低流动率的
PC材料;反之,可以使用高流动率的PC材料,这样可以优化注塑过程。
PC
Generic Class
PC (Polycarbonate)
Typical Applications
Electronic and business equipment (computer parts, connectors, etc.), appliances (food processors, refrigerator drawers, etc.), transportation (head lights, tail lights, instrument panels, etc.).
Injection Molding Processing Conditions
Drying PC resins are hygroscopic and pre-drying is important. Recommended drying conditions are 100 - 120 C (212 - 248 F) for 3 to 4 hours. Moisture content must be less than 0.02% prior to processing.
Melt Temperature 260 - 340 C (500 - 644 F); higher range for low MFR resins and vice-versa
Mold Temperature 70 - 120 C (158 - 248 F); higher range for low MFR resins and vice-versa
Fill Pressure As high as possible for rapid molding
Injection Speed Slow injection speeds when small or edge gates are used; high speeds for other types of gates
Chemical and Physical Properties
Polycarbonate is a polyester of carbonic acid. All general-purpose polycarbonates are based on bisphenol A. The bisphenol A component of the molecule contributes to the high glass transition temperature (150 C / 302 F). The rotational mobility of the carbonyl group within the molecule contributes to the high ductility and toughness of the resin.
PC is an amorphous engineering resin with exceptionally good impact strength, heat resistance, clarity, sterilizability, flame retardancy, and stain resistance. The notched Izod impact strength of PC is very high and mold shrinkage is low and consistent (.1 -.2 mm/mm).
High molecular weight PCs (which translate to low melt flow rate) have higher mechanical properties, but processibility of such resins becomes difficult. The type of PC chosen for a particular application should be based on the desired criteria (for high impact properties, use a low-MFR PC; conversely, for optimal processibility, use a high-MFR PC).
The melt viscosities are typically Newtonian up to shear rates of 1000 1/s and decrease beyond that. The Heat Deflection Temperature Under Load is typically between 130 -140 C (266 - 284 F) and the Vicat Softening Point is typically around 155 C (311 F).
Major Manufacturers
Dow Chemical (Caliber), GE Plastics (Lexan), Bayer (Apec, Macrolon), DSM (Xantar), LNP (Lurbricomp, Thermocomp), Mitsubushi Engineering Plastics (Novarex), Teijin Chemical (Panlite).
PC/ABS 聚碳酸酯和丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物和混合物
典型应用范围:
计算机和商业机器的壳体、电器设备、草坪和园艺机器、汽车零件(仪表板、内部装修以及车轮盖)。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:加工前的干燥处理是必须的。湿度应小于0.04%,建议干燥条件为90~110C,2~4小时。
熔化温度: 230~300C。
模具温度:50~100C。
注射压力:取决于塑件。
注射速度:尽可能地高。
化学和物理特性:
PC/ABS具有PC和ABS两者的综合特性。例如ABS的易加工特性和PC的优良机械特性和热稳定性。
二者的比率将影响PC/ABS材料的热稳定性。PC/ABS这种混合材料还显示了优异的流动特性。
PC/PBT 聚碳酸酯和聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯的混合物
典型应用范围:
齿轮箱、汽车保险杠以及要求具有抗化学反应和耐腐蚀性、热稳定性、抗冲击性以及几何稳定性的产品。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:建议110~135C,约4小时的干燥处理。
熔化温度:235~300C。
模具温度:37~93C。
化学和物理特性:
PC/PBT具有PC和PBT二者的综合特性,例如PC的高韧性和几何稳定性以及PBT的化学稳定性、热稳定性和润滑特性等。
PE-HD 高密度聚乙烯
典型应用范围:
电冰箱容器、存储容器、家用厨具、密封盖等。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥:如果存储恰当则无须干燥。
熔化温度:220~260C。对于分子较大的材料,建议熔化温度范围在200~250C之间。
模具温度:50~95C。6mm以下壁厚的塑件应使用较高的模具温度,6mm以上壁厚的
塑件使用较低的模具温度。塑件冷却温度应当均匀以减小收缩率的差异。对于最优
的加工周期时间,冷却腔道直径应不小于8mm,并且距模具表面的距离应在1.3d之内
(这里“d”是冷却腔道的直径)。
注射压力:700~1050bar。
注射速度:建议使用高速注射。
流道和浇口:
流道直径在4到7.5mm之间,流道长度应尽可能短。可以使用各种类型的浇口,浇口
长度不要超过0.75mm。特别适用于使用热流道模具。
化学和物理特性:
PE-HD的高结晶度导致了它的高密度,抗张力强度,高温扭曲温度,粘性以及化学稳定性。
PE-HD比PE-LD有更强的抗渗透性。PE-HD的抗冲击强度较低。PH-HD的特性主要由密度和
分子量分布所控制。适用于注塑模的PE-HD分子量分布很窄。对于密度为0.91~ 0.925g/cm3,我们称之为第一类型PE-HD;对于密度为0.926~ 0.94g/cm3,称之为第二类型PE-HD;对于密度为0.94~ 0.965g/cm3,称之为第三类型PE-HD。
该材料的流动特性很好,MFR为0.1到28之间。分子量越高,PH-LD的流动特性越差,但是有更好的抗冲击强度。
PE-LD是半结晶材料,成型后收缩率较高,在1.5%到4%之间。
PE-HD很容易发生环境应力开裂现象。可以通过使用很低流动特性的材料以减小内部应力,
从而减轻开裂现象。PE-HD当温度高于60C时很容易在烃类溶剂中溶解,但其抗溶解性比PE-LD还要好一些。
PE-LD 低密度聚乙烯
典型应用范围:
碗,箱柜,管道联接器
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥:一般不需要
熔化温度:180~280C
模具温度:20~40C
为了实现冷却均匀以及较为经济的去热,建议冷却腔道直径至少为8mm,并且从冷却腔道到
模具表面的距离不要超过冷却腔道直径的1.5倍。
注射压力:最大可到1500bar。
保压压力:最大可到750bar。
注射速度:建议使用快速注射速度。
流道和浇口:
可以使用各种类型的流道和浇口。PE-LD特别适合于使用热流道模具。
化学和物理特性:
商业用的PE-LD材料的密度为0.91~0.94 g/cm3。PE-LD对气体和水蒸汽具有渗透性。PE-LD
的热膨胀系数很高不适合于加工长期使用的制品。
如果PE-LD的密度在0.91~0.925 g/cm3之间,那么其收缩率在2%~5%之间;如果密度在
0.926~0.94 g/cm3之间,那么其收缩率在1.5%~4%之间。当前实际的收缩率还要取决于注塑工艺参数。
PE-LD在室温下可以抵抗多种溶剂,但是芳香烃和氯化烃溶剂可使其膨胀。同PE-HD类似,PE-LD容易发生环境应力开裂现象。
PEI 聚乙醚
典型应用范围:
汽车工业(发动机配件如温度传感器、燃料和空气处理器等),电器及电子设备(电气联结器、印刷电路板、芯片外壳、防爆盒等),产品包装,飞机内部设备,医药行业(外科器械、工具壳体、非植入器械)。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:PEI具有吸湿特性并可导致材料降解。要求湿度值应小于0.02%。建议干燥条件为150C、4小时的干燥处理。
熔化温度:普通类型材料为340~400C;增强类型材料为340~415C。
模具温度:107~175C,建议模具温度为140C。
注射压力:700~1500bar。
注射速度:使用尽可能高的注射速度。
化学和物理特性:
PEI具有很强的高温稳定性,既使是非增强型的PEI,仍具有很好的韧性和强度。因此利用PEI优越的热稳定性可用来制作高温耐热器件。PEI还有良好的阻燃性、抗化学反应以及电绝缘特性。
玻璃化转化温度很高,达215C。PEI还具有很低的收缩率及良好的等方向机械特性。
PETG 乙二醇改性-聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯
典型应用范围:
医药设备(试管、试剂瓶等),玩具,显示器,光源外罩,防护面罩,冰箱保鲜盘等。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:加工前的干燥处理是必须的。湿度必须低于0.04%。建议干燥条件为65C、4小时,注意干燥温度不要超过66C。
熔化温度:220~290C。
模具温度:10~30C,建议为15C。
注射压力:300~1300bar。
注射速度:在不导致脆化的前提下可使用较高的注射速度。
化学和物理特性:
PETG是透明的、非晶体材料。玻璃化转化温度为88C。PETG的注塑工艺条件的允许范围比PET要广一些,并具有透明、高强度、高任性的综合特性。
PETG
Generic Class
PETG (Glycol-modified PET; Copolyesters)
Typical Applications
PETGs offer a desirable combination of properties such as clarity, toughness, and stiffness. Applications include medical devices (test tubes and bottles), toys, displays and lighting fixtures, face shields, and refrigerator crisper pans.
Injection molding processing conditions
Drying Drying is essential for PETG prior to injection molding. The moisture level must be below 0.04%. Drying temperature is not to exceed 66 C (150 F). Drying at approximately 65 C (149 F) for 4 hours is recommended.
Melt Temperature 220 - 290 C (428 - 554 F); The melt temperature is grade specific
Mold Temperature 10 - 30 C (50 - 86 F); Recommended: 15 C (60 F)
Resin Injection Pressure 300 - 1,300 bar (4,350 - 19,000 psi)
Injection speed High speeds without causing embrittlement
Chemical and Physical Properties
PETGs (or copolyesters) are glycol modified PETs; the modification is done by adding a second glycol during polymerization. The resulting molecular structure is irregular and the resin is clear and amorphous with a glass transition temperature of 88 C (190 F). PETGs can be processed over a wider processing range than conventional PETs and offer good combination of properties such as toughness, clarity, and stiffness.
Major Manufacturers
Eastman Chemicals
PMMA 聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯
类别名:
典型应用范围:
汽车工业(信号灯设备、仪表盘等),医药行业(储血容器等),工业应用(影碟、灯光散射器),日用消费品(饮料杯、文具等)。
注塑模工艺条件:
干燥处理:PMMA具有吸湿性因此加工前的干燥处理是必须的。建议干燥条件为90C、2~4小时。
熔化温度:240~270C。
模具温度:35~70C。
注射速度:中等
化学和物理特性:
PMMA具有优良的光学特性及耐气侯变化特性。白光的穿透性高达92%。PMMA制品具有很低的双折射,特别适合制作影碟等。
PMMA具有室温蠕变特性。随着负荷加大、时间增长,可导致应力开裂现象。PMMA具有较好的抗冲击特性。
PMMA
Generic Class
PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate)
Typical Applications
Automotive (signal light devices, instrument panels, etc.), medical (blood cuvettes, etc.), industrial (video discs, lighting diffusers, display shelving, etc.), consumer (drinking tumblers, stationery accessories, etc.)
Injection Molding Processing Conditions
Drying PMMA is hygroscopic and must be dried prior to molding. Drying at 90 C (194 F) for 2-4 hours is recommended.
Melt Temperature 240 - 280 C (460 - 536 F)
Mold Temperature 35 - 80 C (90 - 176 F)
Injection Speed Moderate
Chemical and Physical Properties
Pellets for injection molding are made either by bulk polymerization of methyl methacrylate followed by extrusion and pelletization or by polymerization in an extruder. Formulations vary by molecular weight and physical properties such as flow rate, heat resistance, and toughness. Higher molecular weight grades are tougher than lower molecular weight grades. High flow formulations are generally preferred for molding.
Heat deflection temperature under load varies from 75 C (167 F) for high flow materials to 100 C (212 F) for low flow (high molecular weight) materials.
PMMA has excellent optical properties and weatherability. The white light transmittance is as high as 92%. Molded parts can have very low birefringence which makes it ideally suited as a material for video discs.
PMMA exhibits room temperature creep. The initial tensile strength is high but under long term, high stress loading, it exhibits stress craze. Impact strength is good but it does show some notch sensitivity.
Major Manufacturers
Cyro Industries, Atohaas (Plexiglas), BASF, Mitsubishi Rayon.