Materials for Plastic Molding
The IM and SFM cost models only support the molding of thermoplastic materials. The RIM cost model only supports the molding of thermosetting materials. The cost models assume that the material is delivered in pellet form. The model relies on the following properties of the various supported materials:
• Unit Cost (USD/kg): influences total material cost (volumetric).
• Min Clamping Force and Max Clamping Force (MPa): determine the required clamping force of the machine.
• Density (kg/m3): influences total material cost (volumetric).
• Eject Deflection Temp (°C): influences part cooling time.
• Melting Temp (°C): influences part cooling time.
• Mold Temp (°C): influences part cooling time.
• Thermal Condictivity (watt/kg°C): influences part cooling time.
• Density of Melt (kg/m3): influences part cooling time.
• Specific Heat of Melt (joule/g°C): influences part cooling time