This document discusses applications of a thermoformability analyzer to test and analyze plastic materials. It begins by outlining the need for a standardized quantitative test method for measuring thermoformability. It then describes the structure-property relationships that impact thermoformability and limitations of current test methods. The document outlines the thermoformability analyzer, which aims to address current limitations through a test that reflects the full thermoforming process. It presents various results the analyzer can provide on factors that influence thermoformability and how these results can help processors. Finally, it proposes a thermoforming index to standardize comparing materials' thermoformability.
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Digital stop watch, Temp. Controller ( PID ), Piston, Orifice remove,
Barrel Cleaner, Orifice Cleaner,
Scoop, combined weight of 2.16 Kgs.. and 5.0 Kgs.
1. Max. Temp. Ambient to 300°C
2. Resolution : 0.10°C, Accuracy : + 0.20°C
Timer 0-99.9 min.
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1) Melt Flow Index Tester -This instrument measures the rate of extrusion of Molten resins through a die of specified length and diameter under prescribed conditions of temperature, load, piston position.
SPECIFICATION
Instrument with following accessories will be supplied
Digital stop watch, Temp. Controller ( PID ), Piston, Orifice remove,
Barrel Cleaner, Orifice Cleaner,
Scoop, combined weight of 2.16 Kgs.. and 5.0 Kgs.
1. Max. Temp. Ambient to 300°C
2. Resolution : 0.10°C, Accuracy : + 0.20°C
Timer 0-99.9 min.
2) Izod Impact Tester-" Facility is provided for Computer Interface."
The resistance to breakage by flexural shock of plastics and Electrical insulating materials as indicated by the energy extracted from standardized pendulum type hammers mounted on standardized machines in breaking standard specimens with pendulum swing. The energy absorbed per unit of specimen width is reported in joules.
Radipol XT Key benefits:
- Higher resistance to thermal oxidation. Same or even better performances vs. competitors till 230°C for 3000 h
- Lower water absorption vs PA 66
- Lower moisture absorption vs PA 66
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1. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Applications of
Thermoformability Analyzer
Amit Dharia
Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Irving, Texas
2. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Objectives
• To demonstrate the need for an industry wide
standard Quantitative test method for
“Measuring” and “Reporting”
Thermoformability of plastic materials (2005)
• To illustrate applications of test equipment and
test method in understanding and resolving
issues related to Thermoformability.
3. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Outline
• Structure-Property- Process relationship
• Current test methods
• Description of Technoform
• Application and data interpretation
• Products – Basic, Standard, Advanced
• Conclusion
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Thermoforming Process
• Extruding sheet stock
• Heating sheet above Tg
• Stretching heated sheet in rubbery state
• Cooling
• Trimming
• Finishing
• Regrinding and recycling scrape
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Structure - Properties -
Thermoformability
• Rate of change of strength with the change in
strain rate at forming temperature
• % Crystallinity – Breadth of rubbery Plateau
• Molecular weight, Molecular weight
distribution, molecular architecture
(branching, crosslinking) – MFR, Melt
Elasticity, Rheology
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Other parameters
• Density - % filler, type of fillers, degassing
• Geometry – Thickness, area, multi-layered
structures, adhesion between layers
• Residual stresses between and within in
extruded layer sheet stock
• Thermal diffusivity (Cp, K. Rho)
• Extrusion quality ( gels, unmelts, thickness
variation, grain patterns)
• Color (IR absorption)
7. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Test Methods
Test Method Major Short coming
MFR Easy, measure of only MW
Melt Tension > Tm, cooling effect, uni-directional, not
applicable to all materials
Sag test No external force, geometry dependent,
measure of only melt strength
Stress
Relaxation
Repeatable, correlates with Sag test,
expensive equipment
DMTA Repeatable, effect of temperature
Hot tensile test Inconsistent results, grip extrusion,
annealing
8. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Major disadvantages of current
methods
• Most tests are conducted in melt or near melt phase
• Test Specimens do not reflect actual test geometry
(shape, size, clamping mode)
• Tests do not account for orientation, thermal stresses,
thickness variations
• Isothermal environment, does not account for transient
nature of heating/ cooling
• Effects of secondary process parameters can not be
evaluated
• Results cannot be directly used.
9. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
What processors want to know?
• Will this material thermoform?
• Will this new material process the same?
• Will this lot process the same as the last one?
• Why this lot does not process the same?
• How fast material will heat?
• What is the right forming temperature range?
• Will melt adhesion between layers survive heating and
stretching step?
• Will material discolor, fed or degrade during heating?
10. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
What processors want to
know? -II
• What is the maximum draw down?
• How fast part can be made?
• What is the MD and TD shrinkage?
• Will material tear at the corners and ribs?
• How much regrind can I use?
• Will grains retain shape and depth?
• Does extruded sheet have gels or unmelts?
11. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
What Industry Needs?
• A standard test method which reflects all unit steps –
heating, 3D stretching, forming, and cooling
• A test equipment which can be precisely controlled, is
rapid, easy to use, provides repeatable and quantitative
information, using the least amount of material.
• Easy to use “Thermoformability Index” standard for
comparing, contrasting effects of selected process/
material variables
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Variables
Material Feed Stock Process
Molecular Structure Thickness Forming Method
Tg, Tm, % Xc Residual stresses Part geometry
% LCB, % Xl Layers Plug geometry
ηo, ηel Color Plug material
Rho, k, Cp Volatiles Plug temperature
Type of fillers % regrind Forming speed
% of fillers impurity
Additive package Extrusion, storage
Shrinkage
13. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Desired Test Method
• MEANINGFUL
• Rapid
• Easy to use
• Quantitative
• Repeatable
• A good problem solving tool
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Schematics of Technoform
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Technoform
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Test Input – Output
Input Range Output
Method Plug assist, Vacuum Temp. vs. Time
Resin Type Any type Force vs. Time
Sheet Thickness 10 mil to 375 mil Force vs. Draw
Depth
Forming Temperature 60 C to 280 C Draw vs. time
Heat Soak time Variable Force at Max
Draw Depth
Plug Material Epoxy, Polished Aluminum Force vs. Depth
Plug temperature 23 C to 120 C
Forming Speed 10- 180 mm/second
Plug Dwell time Variable
Maximum Force 100 lb
Cooling Time Variable
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Typical GUI Screen
Sag
Elastic
Plastic
Strain
hardening
Thinning
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Results
V,T
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Melt Strength = Resistance to Deformation @ T
Melt Elasticity =Capability to deform @ T
Stress
(Force)
% Draw or A/Ao
Strain Hardening
20. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Heating rates for various plastic materials
(Heater at 600 C, 3” from upper, 2” from lower)
30
80
130
180
230
0 20 40 60 80
t (seconds)
T(c)
PP
HDPE
HIPS
PVC
ABS
Acetal
PMMA
Nylon
29. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Effect of Plug Temperature
HIPS 35 mil, 130 C, 40 mm/s, No control
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Draw Depth, mm
Force,Lbf
Series1
Series2
Series3
30. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Effect of Plug Temperature-II
35 mil HIPS, 130 C, 40 mm/s, Plug at 23 C
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Depth, mm
Force,Lbf
#1
#2
#3
#4
31. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Effect of Plug induced cooling -III
HIPS (with and without hole)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Draw Depth, mm
Force,lbf
wo with
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Effect of Plug Material
35 mm HIPS, 40 mm/s, 130 C
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Depth (mm)
Force(lb)
WF WFT Bix
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Effect of Sheet Thickness
on heating rates
0
100
200
300
0 500 1000
time (sec)
Surface
Temperature(C)
100 mil 150 mil 250 mil
42. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
CoPP-Nano Clay Composites
50
75 COPP(0.8)
COPP2.6N
C
COPP2.6C
DrawDepth@yield
Dy,190/100
43. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
How to Standardize?
• Thermoforming Index (TFI)
– Force required to draw a sheet of thickness X at
speed Y mm/second using a Plug of specified
geometry G at Temperature Tf to area ratio A
(or volume ratio V), with plug temperature Tp.
• TFI = [Force (M, Tm)/ Force (GPPS, Ts)]
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Thermoforming Index (example)
• 125 mil, GPPS, 40 mm/s force to draw to 45
mm depth @ 160 C is 7 lbs.
• 125 mil, PP, 40 mm/s Force required to
draw to 45 mm depth @ 170 C is 3.5 lbs.
• TFI of PP = F 45,PP * thickness (GPPS)
F 45, GPPS * thickness (PP)
= 3.5*0.125/ 7* 0.325
= 0.5
45. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Relaxation Time (s) Vs. Force @ 75 mm depth
R2
= 0.9968
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0 2 4 6 8
Relaxation Time (sec)
FormignFroce(75mm)
PP, 165 C
HDPE,140C HIPS,160 C
46. May 8, 2006 Transmit Technology Group, LLC
Conclusions
• Easy and rapid test method with overall operation
similar to actual Thermoforming process
• Economical vs. Field trials
• Test equipment and method can be applied to wide
range of Industrial applications
• TFI offers one simple number (like MFI)
representing material’s Thermoformability
• Test equipment and method can be applied to wide
range of Industrial applications