blockhead_rich
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| posted on 17/11/05 at 10:46 PM |
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Anyone into Talc filled PP?
For all you plastic boffins - Wanted to solve a Bloddy Big problem @ work - Urgent reuirement for some talc filled (5% -20%) PP which must have
an Izod value @+ 23deg c of >20 and with a Flexural Modulus of >1650. Only reqire about 2 bags for an urgent mould tool trial!!!!!!!! Any one
have some spare??
Rich
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MikeR
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| posted on 17/11/05 at 11:12 PM |
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does anyone know what the heck he's on about ?
and what pills he's been taking to get like this
(Sorry not a clue mate, but its made it go to the top of the list again)
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mookaloid
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| posted on 17/11/05 at 11:15 PM |
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Got me baffled
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 17/11/05 at 11:19 PM |
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My daughter has an Izod, 2000 songs on it, isn't technology wonderful!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Peteff
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| posted on 17/11/05 at 11:57 PM |
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You want someone who works for LinPac by the sound of it.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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jonbeedle
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 12:57 AM |
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?
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion however stupid!"
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blockhead_rich
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 06:33 AM |
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Blockhead by name and nature!
If you knew what I was on about then, you may have been able to help me out. Fat chance but worth a try.
Already spoken to Lin-pac Pete but thanks anyway!
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Baldrick
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 07:22 AM |
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I guess you tried Vita (VTS) as well then?
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 08:12 AM |
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I know what hes on about
but I don't have any sorry
Build Blog
Build Photo Album
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ayoungman
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 08:51 AM |
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Is it some sort of release agent ?
He could also be some sort of secret agent talking in code
[Edited on 18/11/05 by ayoungman]
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flak monkey
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 09:02 AM |
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I know what he is on about... 
But sorry, I dont have any to hand!
David
PS for those that dont know...
Talc is used as a filler in a lot of plastics. Plastic products you buy arent pure plastic as on their own they are pretty useless. You have to add
lots of stuff to them to get the properties you want. Most fillers are there to reduce cost.
Other additives include stuff like mica to increase heat resistance, carbon black to increase UV resistance, anti blocking agents, anti static agents,
processing additives (high or low molecular weight waxes), colourants and dyes....
PP is Poly Propylene
Izod values are impact test values (do a search on Google for Izod Value).
Flexural Modulus is what it sounds like...how bendy it is. The higher the number the stiffer it is.
They do teach us some useful stuff here . I hope thats all right or I will look a right fool
[Edited on 18/11/05 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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wilkingj
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 11:17 AM |
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Cooo You never stop learning do you!..
Just learned a bit more..
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Kissy
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 11:36 AM |
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Try ringing Linpac in Dunstable (automotive division) now called Eco Mould. They mould battery tray covers for Ford in PPTD20 amongst others. Ask
for a guy called Brian Bridge (Manufacturing manager). I know they'll have bags of the stuff, and some non-production material which
they'll let go for a few drinks. Tell Brian (if he still works there!) Andrew Kiss recommended him.
Alternatively try these guys - very helpful:
Warden Plastics Ltd
6 Caleb Close, Dunstable Road
Luton
LU4 8DR(Road Map)
Bedfordshire
Tel: 01582 573030
Fax: 01582 508751 They are moulders of all sorts so should be able to help.
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blockhead_rich
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| posted on 18/11/05 at 04:13 PM |
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Hi guys
David, your more or less right with your explanation - didn't have time to explain when I posted the question.
In my case the filler is required to increase rigidity but as an aside may also reduce cost (not always true). Down side is that it can reduce the
impact resistance of the component which is what has happened with my part. Hence I'm trying to find a material which suits all of my
requirements. I've since found out that clay is also added to Polypropolyene material as a filling agent and does not reduce the base materials
impact strength. So worth a try as I'm already 6 weeks late into production.
Ecomould already mould the parts for me anyway so thanks for the idea.
Aren't you all glad Kit Cars aren't as complicated or as expensive as Mouldings / tools! My project has 4 tools which have in excess of
£125k's worth of tool mod's already!!! Just think how many cars I could buy with that lot eh!!!
Cheers all anyway - sorry to confuse too.
Rich
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Kissy
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| posted on 21/11/05 at 04:20 PM |
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...so who do you work for? Can't your materials supplier support you on this one? I assume you are automotive?
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