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Surface Defect Formation in the Injection Molding of Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate Polymers

  • M. C. O. Chang
Published/Copyright: May 28, 2013
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Abstract

Surface defects in the injection molding of acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA) weatherable polymers, such as “chevrons”, “non-uniform haze” and “step defect “, are examined. A criterion is proposed based on a flow instability mechanism which suggests that recoverable shear strain, shear stress, and coefficient of friction are the key factors controlling the formation of surface defects. The criterion is supported by various experiments.


* Mail address: Mr. Moh Ching Oliver Chang, Bayer Corporation, 800 Worcester Street, Springfield, MA 01151

Received: 1995-2-14
Accepted: 1995-9-8
Published Online: 2013-05-28
Published in Print: 1996-03-01

© 1996, Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich

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