NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MUCELL~(~R) MARKETS

摘要

The latest developments and commercial applications of the MuCell~(~R) microcellular foam injection molding process will be presented. In particular, advancements in the MuCell screw design combined with the simple ability to upgrade a standard electric or hydraulic injection molding machine into a fully capable MuCell molding machine will be covered in the presentation. The MuCell process has been adopted as a core plastics manufacturing technology to achieve (1) higher productivity, (2) weight reduction, (3) quality improvement, and (4) cost savings. The microcellular foam injection molding process results in plastic components that are lighter, flatter, straighter, and more dimensionally stable at extreme operating temperatures compared to conventionally molded parts. The MuCell process can be applied to a wide variety of filled and unfilled materials, including many high temperature engineering resins and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE's). Today, you can find MuCell products in various markets, including the Automotive, Business Equipment, Electric/Electronic, Consumer, and Medical industries. The MuCell process uses supercritical fluids (SCF) of inert gases, typically nitrogen or carbon dioxide, to create evenly distributed and uniformly sized microscopic cells throughout a polymer. In injection molding, the microcellular foam process enhances product design, improves processing efficiency, and reduces product costs