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The Formability of Perforated Metal
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Ohio State University using methods, tooling, and a testing machine of their design, generally referred to as the OSU Formability Test, were sponsored by the Industrial Perforators Association to evaluate the capacity of various types
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Plastics Consultancy Network - Recycling
Plastics have become an indispensable part of modern life. Cars, computers, baby-bottles, telephones, clothing, packaging; no aspect of our society is untouched by plastics. Their versatility in terms of physical properties and the unique formability, which makes the term "plastic" so appropriate
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Polycarbonate Enclosures 101: A Guide for Specifiers
. Then, in the 1950's, GE and Bayer concurrently developed polycarbonate resin, and in the 1960's the new resins (Lexan for GE and Makrolon for Bayer) began finding their way into the marketplace. Due to its exceptional impact strength, machinability, formability, and UV stability, polycarbonate-based
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Thermoformed tray takes abuse
the choice of material, including the need to withstand aggressive cleansers, impacts, and abrasions. The team eventually settled on Kydex-T, a proprietary polymer alloy from Bloomsburg, Pa. The material is flame retardant and its elasticity, color consistency, and formability suit the twin-sheet molding
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Aluminum
strength to 500 F. Besides a high strength-to-weight ratio and good formability, aluminum also possesses its own anticorrosion mechanism. When exposed to air, aluminum does not oxidize progressively because a hard, microscopic oxide coating forms on the surface and seals the metal from the environment
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Magnesium
, magnesium work hardens rapidly, reducing cold formability; thus, cold forming is limited to mild deformation or roll bending around large radii. Pure magnesium is usually alloyed with other elements to develop sufficient strength for structural purposes. Some alloys are heat treated to further improve
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Tin
Tin is characterized by a low-melting point (450 F), fluidity when molten, readiness to form alloys with other metals, relative softness, and good formability. The metal is nontoxic, solderable, and has a high boiling point. The temperature range between melting and boiling points exceeds
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Let The Chips Fly
. An EGR valve shaft used in the automotive industry made from 304Cu. A complex demonstration part that shows machining and formability properties of the copper-enhanced stainless-steel alloys. Comparing the cold-work curve for T304L and its 304Cu (3.0 to 4.0% copper) counterpart shows