Flow-Induced Crystallization and Self-Reinforcement During Extrusion
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        A. J. McHugh
        
Abstract
Flow-induced crystallization of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene films has been studied in a slit die equipped with optical windows to allow direct visual observation of the process. Mechanical and thermal property measurements and morphological analyses verify the presence of self-reinforced, extended-chain structures in the extrudate. By controlling the location of the crystallization front inside the die but near the exit, continuous extrusion was possible at lower pressures than previously reported. Birefringence measurements of the melt flow indicated the feasibility of an optimal die geometry to maximize oriented structure development during continuous extrusion while minimizing pressure buildup.
© 1991, Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Contents
- Contents
- Die Extrusion
- Finite Element Analysis of Polymer Melt Flow in Profile Extrusion Coating Die
- Simultaneous Diameter and Thickness Control in Tube Extrusion
- A Stick-Slip Problem Related to Melt Fracture in Polymer Processing Operations
- Effects of Plasticizers on Extrusion of Dry Blended PVC
- Flow-Induced Crystallization and Self-Reinforcement During Extrusion
- Molding
- A Fundamental Experimental Study of the Mechanisms of Warpage and Shrinkage of Polyethylene in Rotational Molding
- Closed Loop Control of Parison Dimension Profiles in Extrusion Blow Molding
- Liquid Crystal Polyesters
- Effect of Thermal History on Viscoelastic Properties of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyesters
- Molecular Orientation and Modulus of a Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyester
- Production and Characterization of Fine-dispersed Mixtures of Liquid Crystalline with Conventional Polymers
- Processing and Properties of Polycarbonate/Liquid Crystal Polymer Blends
- Rapid Communication of Recent Advances
- Generation of Corners in Profile Extrusion**
- Coextruded Infrared Reflecting Films
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Contents
- Contents
- Die Extrusion
- Finite Element Analysis of Polymer Melt Flow in Profile Extrusion Coating Die
- Simultaneous Diameter and Thickness Control in Tube Extrusion
- A Stick-Slip Problem Related to Melt Fracture in Polymer Processing Operations
- Effects of Plasticizers on Extrusion of Dry Blended PVC
- Flow-Induced Crystallization and Self-Reinforcement During Extrusion
- Molding
- A Fundamental Experimental Study of the Mechanisms of Warpage and Shrinkage of Polyethylene in Rotational Molding
- Closed Loop Control of Parison Dimension Profiles in Extrusion Blow Molding
- Liquid Crystal Polyesters
- Effect of Thermal History on Viscoelastic Properties of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyesters
- Molecular Orientation and Modulus of a Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyester
- Production and Characterization of Fine-dispersed Mixtures of Liquid Crystalline with Conventional Polymers
- Processing and Properties of Polycarbonate/Liquid Crystal Polymer Blends
- Rapid Communication of Recent Advances
- Generation of Corners in Profile Extrusion**
- Coextruded Infrared Reflecting Films