The effects of radiation cross-linking and process parameters on the behavior of polyamide 12 in vacuum thermoforming

Seefried A, Drummer D (2012)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Book Volume: 52

Pages Range: 884-892

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1002/pen.22155

Abstract

Compared to amorphous thermoplastics, semi-crystalline thermoplastics usually have a smaller processing range for thermoforming, due to their narrow temperature window for the transition from viscoelastic to viscous material behavior. On the other hand, semi-crystalline thermoplastics offer superior properties for applications like ductility or chemical resistance. Within this article, modification of semi-crystalline polyamide 12 by radiation cross-linking with respect to its suitability for vacuum thermoforming as well as the effects of processing parameters and sheet thickness on the resulting strain distributions in thermoformed parts are shown. Experimental thermoforming processing studies in combination with digital image correlation measurements, thermo-mechanical and elongational rheometry were performed to characterize the behavior of cross-linked semi-crystalline thermoplastics in the vacuum thermoforming process. © 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers.

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APA:

Seefried, A., & Drummer, D. (2012). The effects of radiation cross-linking and process parameters on the behavior of polyamide 12 in vacuum thermoforming. Polymer Engineering and Science, 52(4), 884-892. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.22155

MLA:

Seefried, Andreas, and Dietmar Drummer. "The effects of radiation cross-linking and process parameters on the behavior of polyamide 12 in vacuum thermoforming." Polymer Engineering and Science 52.4 (2012): 884-892.

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