Materials Characterisation for Sigmasoft 3D
Materials Characterisation For Flow Simulation Software
Gammadot Rheology has over three decades experience characterising both standard & novel grades of materials for injection moulding simulation trials.
Thermoplastic Testing
From virgin polymer to highly filled compounds. A full characterisation includes:
► Shear Viscosity
► Specific Heat Capacity
► Thermal Conductivity
► Density
►P.v.T. Behaviour
► Mechanical Properties
► Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Thermoset Testing
From two part liquid curing systems to fibre filled dough moulding compounds. A full characterisation includes:
► Shear Viscosity
► Reactive Viscosity
► Progress of Cross-Linking Reaction
► Specific Heat Capacity
► Thermal Conductivity
► Density (uncured & cured)
►P.v.T. Behaviour (uncured & cured)
► Mechanical Properties
► Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Manufacturer Supplied Values:
► Alpha Gel
►Pre-Cure Factor
Rubber Testing
From Liquid silicone systems to Fluoroelastomer compounds. A full characterisation includes:
► Shear Viscosity
► Progress of Cross-Linking Reaction
► Specific Heat Capacity
► Thermal Conductivity
► Density (uncured & cured)
►P.v.T. Behaviour (uncured & cured)
If you have previously measured parameter data sets available we are happy to compile these with those measured in-house @ Gammadot Rheology to reduce the overall cost of profiling a material.
