Category Archives: Material Design
Bugatti Veyron gets a Polycarbonate Roof
The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport combines the looks of an open-top roadster with the dynamics and safety of a closed vehicle. This is made possible by a targa top incorporating a transparent panoramic roof, which can be … Continue reading
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Launched
After so many delays and modifications, the revolutionary Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the first ever aircraft to be made of 50% carbon fibre composite material, make its international debut on 18th July at the Farnborough Airshow. An increased use of … Continue reading
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My Experiments with Truth :Thermoplastic Composite
Thermoplastic Composites are considered exotic and rare unlike their half-siblings, thermosetting composites. For the lay-folk, here are the definitions: Plastic composite: A material made of multiple immiscible components (usually two), where one component acts as the matrix, and the other … Continue reading
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Plastic Design Tips : Full List from DuPont
The total design tips list for your reference: 1. Comparison of materials (PDF) 2. Material selection (PDF) 3. Wall thickness (PDF) 4. Ribbing (PDF) 5. Gate positioning (PDF) 6. Cost-saving designs (PDF) 7. General assembly technology (PDF) 8. … Continue reading
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Plastic Design Tips : Material Selection
Another gem from the gurus at DuPont; This time regarding the right material selection… Read the full article(PDF) here. Via DuPont.
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