In the first part of this series, we discussed the different levels of material characterization…
Richie Anfinsen, B.S.April 27, 2023
Figure 1 – Diagram showing the levels of characterization and the frequency that the analysis…
Richie Anfinsen, B.S.April 27, 2023
Recently, I worked on a failure analysis of a part injection molded from a poly(ethylene:chlorotrifluoroethylene)…
Jeffrey A. JansenApril 27, 2023
Even with the most diligent design and material selection efforts a rubber compound that is…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.April 12, 2023
The ability to virtually validate a plastic part design has become an important tool for…
Erik Foltz, M.S.March 29, 2023
Authored by Erik Foltz and Tom Hansen It is well-known that fiber reinforced plastics, or…
Erik Foltz, M.S.March 24, 2023
Authored by Tom Hansen and Melissa Kurtz There are several ways in which the strength…
Tom Hansen, M.S.March 24, 2023
Many articles have been written highlighting the benefits of simulating the injection molding process early…
Erik Foltz, M.S.March 21, 2023
This article studies the failure of a weighted medicine ball that cracked during use in…
William Aquite, Ph.D.March 21, 2023