General Properties
*Basic tolerance: .001 per
inch
*Minimum draft: 0 to 1.5 degrees
per inch
*Specific gravity: 1.3 - 2.0
(1.8 typical)
*High Impact: 0.5 - 15 ftlb/in
(notched)
*Flexural Strength: 9,000 -
26,000 psi
*Compression Strength: 13,000
- 30,000
General Issues
*Unaffected by temperature
due to chemical cure
*Good in applications where
creep and fatigue are important
*Excellent dimensional control
for flat surfaces, concentricity concerns, roundness and relative location
*Multiple thicknesses and levels
do not create design problems
*Good appearance with the capability
to decorate
Material options
*Phenolic
*Bulk molding compounds
*Custom Materials
Advantages
-Chemical resistance
-Thick to thin wall sections
-No sinks
-UV resistance
-EMI & RFI Shielding
-Thin walls and high strength
-U.L. 5V rating
-FDA Title 21 approved
-High elastic modulus at high
temperatures
-The freedom to consolidate
parts and utilize multiple fastening techniques
