Abstract:
In one embodiment, a polymeric sheet, comprising: a foamed layer comprising a polymeric material, wherein the polymeric material has a Tg of greater than or equal to 100° C.; and wherein the sheet has a weight reduction of 10% to 60%, as compared to a solid sheet of the same geometry and size formed from the same polymeric material. The sheet, at the thickness of 1.0 mm, has a smoke density of less than or equal to 200 particles after four minutes of burning according to ASTM E662-06. The sheet is thermoformable.
Abstract:
An article of manufacturing can comprise a mold insert comprising: a cap substrate having a first surface and a second surface; an adhesive coupled to a portion of the second surface of the cap substrate; a base substrate having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the base substrate is coupled to the adhesive, wherein the adhesive is disposed between the second surface of the cap substrate and the first surface of the base substrate; and a polymeric resin attachment, wherein the polymeric resin attachment is coupled to a portion of the second surface of the base substrate, wherein the polymeric resin extends along an edge of the base substrate, and along an edge of the cap substrate.
Abstract:
A fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition includes a polypropylene polymer component including a low flow grade polypropylene and a high flow grade polypropylene, and a fiber reinforcement component. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. In another aspect a thermoplastic composition includes a homopolymer component including polypropylene, a co-polymer component, an impact modifier, and one or more of a flame retardant component and a fiber reinforcement component. The thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition may be formed into an article such as an enclosure for an electrical component, and it may be chemically resistant to a medical grade cleaner.
Abstract:
A fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition includes a polypropylene polymer component including a low flow grade polypropylene and a high flow grade polypropylene, and a fiber reinforcement component. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. In another aspect a thermoplastic composition includes a homopolymer component including polypropylene, a co-polymer component, an impact modifier, and one or more of a flame retardant component and a fiber reinforcement component. The thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition may be formed into an article such as an enclosure for an electrical component, and it may be chemically resistant to a medical grade cleaner.
Abstract:
A method of making an article includes: heating a plaque formed from a thermoplastic composition; and vacuum forming the heated plaque to form the article. The thermoplastic composition includes a polypropylene polymer component and a fiber reinforcement component. The heating is implemented using one or more heaters having a maximum temperature output of between 1500-3000° C. and maximum intensity between 0.80 μm and 2 μm. The article may include a surgical tray having a bottom surface having side walls disposed around a periphery thereof and extending from the bottom surface.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a polymeric sheet, comprising: a foamed layer comprising a polymeric material, wherein the polymeric material has a Tg of greater than or equal to 100° C.; and wherein the sheet has a weight reduction of 10% to 60%, as compared to a solid sheet of the same geometry and size formed from the same polymeric material. The sheet, at the thickness of 1.0 mm, has a smoke density of less than or equal to 200 particles after four minutes of burning according to ASTM E662-06. The sheet is thermoformable.
Abstract:
A surgical article formed from a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition includes a polypropylene polymer component and a fiber reinforcement component. The surgical article is formed using a vacuum forming process. The surgical article may include a surgical tray including a bottom surface having side walls disposed around a periphery thereof and extending from the bottom surface. The vacuum forming may include a heater profile configured to heat a surface area at a perimeter of a plaque such that a plaque thinning at the bottom surface is minimized and radius stretch through the side walls is minimized, thereby retaining maximum wall thickness.
Abstract:
A cover assembly for an electronic device includes a glass layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and an optically clear polymer film disposed on the optically clear adhesive on a side opposite the glass layer, the polymer film comprising a thermoplastic polymer. The cover assembly transmits greater than 85% of visible light as determined according to ASTM D1003-00. A method of manufacturing the cover assembly is also described. The cover assembly can be useful for use with an electronic device.