- Simulate injection molding: predict glass fiber orientation, warpage and dimensions, comparing old and improved designs with TECHNYL® SAFE D PA6.10
- Part performance prediction: part deformation under working pressure (4 bar) and burst pressure (16 bar) at different temperatures (23°C , 50°C) and exact break point, thus predicting accurately, based on the most reliable Digimat material cards in the polyamide environment, part performance under different conditions
- They were also able to recommend design improvements to the customer when using innovative TECHNYL® SAFE D material
The comparison study concluded that, despite the bigger deformation of the improved design, the alignment of fibres in critical areas of higher stress was favorable, thus giving it a lower criteria failure index, meaning a better and safer design.
The new TECHNYL® SAFE D solution delivers a number of important advantages over prevailing high-performance plastics. For example, it provides superior weld line strength that increases the robustness, longevity and reliability of the part. It also provides better dimensional stability, an important aspect for accurate metrology in water meters. In addition, it has very good processing capabilities: with standard processing tools, injection molding is easy, processing temperature and energy consumption lower and scrap levels are reduced.
Thanks to its bio-based content, we are also able to bring to market a more sustainable water meter.