Conversion to plastic to reduce weight emi shielding achieved with plating or conductive paint. Conversion technologies are in increasing demand due to energy concerns and decreasing landfill space in certain parts of the u. These technologies have the potential to serve multiple functions, such. His experimenting with rotational molded polyethylene resulted in an innovative prototype that was tested on his farm. Guide to reducing costs with metal to plastic conversions.
For customers looking to reduce the cost and weight of parts, without sacrificing quality and wear resistance, metal to plastic conversion is often explored and deployed as an optimal solution. Vibration and stress movement can generate noise in metal components, most of which can be avoided by using plastic. Plastic parts made with injection molding can easily have a design that would be difficult to build in metal. How to maintain joint integrity when converting from metal to plastic by christie l. Key steps for metaltoplastic conversion plasticstoday. When referencing the chart below note that examples of thermoplastic reside in the composite and.
This work uses waste plastics and converts them into building materials with the help of an extruder, thereby reducing the plastic waste which is a. Second, high strength and stiffness are the primary performance requirements. Bob rowlett, managing director, was considering replacing the. Polypropylene waste plastic conversion into fuel oil by using thermal degradation with fractional process article pdf available january 2015 with 1,893 reads how we measure reads.
Plastic injection molds yield a single, readytouse component, accommodating multipiece designs, integrating supporting pieces, and mixing protective coatings directly into the material. Tpgoa technical insights the benefits of metaltoplastic conversion. Materials, injection molding, business, automotive and mobility. Metal to plastic conversion reduces cost and weight without sacrificing performance. The benefits of replacing metals with plastics the rodon. From vehicles to medical instruments, thousands of parts have been converted to plastics. Mcguire, in the 1967 movie the graduate, gave benjamin this famous word of advice. It is limited with respect to axial flow type fans, and does not necessarily address a single classification within that family. These advantages are particularly demanded for applications within the automobile industry. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it enables scientists to understand the commercial implications of their work as well as providing technologists with a theoretical background.
Metaltoplastic conversion expands design possibilities. Metaltoplastic conversion case study of a surgical hip. Typical reactions for chain assembling are polyaddition continuous or step wise and condensation polymerization polycondensation 1 figure 1. Akroplastic plastics instead of metals high performance polyamides. In the last years, more and more metal parts are converted to plastic, also in the cases of mechanically loaded parts. Connect with rich on linked in and follow the davies molding company page for updates on new products, join. Design a lightweight, ergonomic, and chemicallyresistant handle manufactured with an engineering grade resin. Even though metal to plastic conversion has been around since the 1950s, many manufacturers are still not familiar with all the benefits it provides. Plastic advanced recycling corporation parc converts plastic waste into diesel and gasoline and develops, designs and manufactures the equipment used in the pyrolysis conversion process. Improve price and performance of highpressure valve handle.
White paper the weakest sections of many plastic part designs are the joints and assembly points. Table of equivalent model master paintings testor model master enamel paint 15ml color reference tamiya humbrol revell gunze ral bright red 1503 x7 19 31 h3 3000 bright blue 1508 47 h45 brilliant blue 1510 x4 14 51 h15 yellow 1514 x8 69 12 h4. However, volume is an important consideration for oems looking at the viability of metal to plastic conversions. Viking plastics provides unique solutions for converting a metal component to plastic. Metaltoplastic conversion is the practice of using highly engineered plastic components to replace traditional metal components in manufactured products, without sacrificing quality or performance. Metaltoplastic conversion benefits for automotive engineers, transmission pieces converted from metal. Conversion charts and formulas conversion constants to change to multiply by to change to multiply by inches feet 0. With quickly increasing healthcare costs and improving technology, designers across the medical device industry are being tasked to increase performance and decrease costs associated with their products. Case study metal to plastic conversion material evco. The main aim of this work is to reduce the plastic waste that is rising in the present world and to achieve this. Metal to composite plastic conversion of mechanically. Processing of waste plastics into building materials using. Environmental and economic analysis of emerging plastics.
Overcoming metaltoplastic conversions challenges plasticomp. This is an often overlooked advantage of plastic conversions. Since the previous edition, several new materials have been. Plastics can make parts lighter and stronger, but that is only the tip of the iceberg. Metal to plastic conversion in manufacturing evco plastics. Properties of plastic materials combustibility test for plastics according to ul subject 94 the plastic materials are classified as follows.
In fact, most companies can expect metaltoplastic conversion to result in cost savings of 2550%. Variations may occur as far as cases and technical parts are concerned. The ability to replace a metal component with one molded out of plastic means that extremely complex shapes and geometries can be achieved easily. Our proven metaltoplastic conversion was first introduced in 1992 when a local farmer made the decision to go from 38 wide rows to 22 narrow rows. May 2016 appliance design we have all been told time and again that change is good. Lesson objectives oc6 recall that metals conduct electricity and heat oc7 identify everyday applications of metals, for example in industry, in the making of jewellery oc10 understand that metals are shiny lustrous, can be beaten into shape malleable and can be stretched ductile oc11 understand that solder, steel, brass and bronze are alloys, and state one use of each alloy. Medical device metaltoplastic conversion in 6 steps. This is useful for when inventory space is limited. Whether its for weight, total component, andor cost reduction purposes, we can help you. Pdf a generalized systems approach to metal to plastic. Reducing the cost of materials is just the beginning of the savings possible with metaltoplastic conversion.
Metallization of plastics jim skelly vice president cybershield 308 ellen trout drive. Conversion charts and formulas park plastic products. This work clearly shows how a metal to plastic conversion project, right from the concept to the production stage, can be seen as a system with discrete inputs. The seventh edition of this classic reference work once more provides a comprehensive overview of commercially available plastics materials. Van vliet and dane waund, solvay specialty polymers. One of my favorite sets for conversions has to be the cone wwii g. Metal conversion does not add to skill combat power. For years metal to plastic conversion was the norm rather than the exception.
The benefits of metal to plastic conversion even though metal to plastic conversion has been around since the 1950s, many manufacturers are still not familiar with all the benefits it provides. Even though metaltoplastic conversion has been around since the 1950s, many manufacturers are still not familiar with all the benefits it provides. Automotive and aerospace companies have been most active in converting existing metal products or parts to plastic, driven by the need to reduce weight. The benefits of replacing metals with plastics the rodon group. How to maintain joint integrity when converting from metal. For these special applications, the fibre reinforced composite plastics are. Wood and sheet metal screws come with flat heads, oval heads or round heads. Pdf polypropylene waste plastic conversion into fuel oil.
Greene, csu 7 medical plastics and composites use containers bottles, bags drug delivery iv bags, syringes tubing and tools for surgery implants, artificial skins the use of plastic materials in the medical field, about. The plastic properties on pages 222223 are exclusively applicable for the specified standard test pieces. Metal to plastic thermoforming comparison and conversion guide. Basic guidelines for plastic conversion of metal axial flow fans introduction this guideline outlines in brief the basic steps recommended for the development of a plastic conversion of a metal fan. Injection molding and structural analysis in metal to plastic conversion of bolted flange joint by cae. This also allows more design creativity, because plastic is easier to mold into complex andor smaller shapes. The benefits of metaltoplastic conversion even though metaltoplastic conversion has been around since the 1950s, many manufacturers are still not familiar with all the benefits it provides. Metaltoplastic conversion benefits for automotive engineers. Read our blog to learn the top 10 benefits of converting metal parts to plastic. Converting a component from metal to plastic is an opportunity to improve performance and decrease costs. Learn how evco plastics experience in metal to plastic conversion and material selection helped a leading agricultural equipment oem convert a structural part required to withstand high impact and wear from metal to plastic, reducing part cost and weight and improving the parts structural and performance properties.
Metal to plastic part conversions do you have a metalbased product that is a good candidate to move to a plastic injection molded part. Automotive and aerospace companies have been most active in converting existing metal products or parts to plastic, driven by the need to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency. Our design engineers can look at your project and determine if it is suitable to for metal to plastic conversion. Although metaltoplastic conversion was introduced in the 1950s, with the invention of engineeringgrade resins, many manufacturers today are unfamiliar with. Also up until the 1950s there were fewer than 20 different raw materials to choose from. Evco plastics expertise in metal to plastic conversion, material selection, and part and process engineering and design helped the oem find the right plastic material for a successful metal to plastic conversion of the structural part that reduced the overall part cost and weight, and not just maintained, but improved the structural and performance properties required. Insidepenton com electronic design adobe pdf logo tiny, download this. When training, you can convert ore fragments into other ore fragments and you will still get training points. Pdf injection molding and structural analysis in metal to plastic. A fair amount of experience has been gained in this field with tried and tested methods developed by companies specialized in this area with the help of plastic raw material. Converting from metal to plastic allows for faster manufacturing cycles and higher throughput. In comparison to metals high performance polyamides score well on weight, desig n, functional integration and more cost effective processing techniques.
With high strength, consistent reliability, and the ability to be manufactured to the same tight tolerances as metal, plastic parts can offer numerous benefits to companies across all types of industries. The material replacement of component is often used procedure, which helps to reduce production costs, simplify manufacturing, improve functional properties of component and bring another benefits. Overcoming challenges of metaltoplastic conversions. Jones, director of marketing spirol international corporation, danielson, ct, u. Since then, gvl poly has taken metaltoplastic conversion of poly snouts to a wholeread more. Today, conversion to plastic has impacted almost everything we interact with. Rowlett rutland, one of the uks leading manufacturers of handmade toasters and catering equipment, has once again approached broanmain as a longterm business partner in plastic parts moulding to make product improvements. But that trend is likely playing right into the plastics industrys strengths as automak ers try to meet market demand while also improving overall efficiency by both light.
Even though this process has been used successfully since the 1950s, many manufacturers still dont know the many ways metaltoplastic conversion can help them in their. The flat head pushes an indentation into the material when the screw is tightened so that it ends up flush with the surface. Waste plastic to fuel plastic advanced recycling corp. What works for a metal component might not translate exactly with an injection molded plastic component with respect to design. In wood, the flat head can be driven below the surface and concealed with a wood or putty plug. Metaltoplastic conversion is the manufacturing process of making plastic components that can replace metal components, without sacrificing the performance or longevity of the final product. We observe the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability and environmental sustain ability in all of our manufacturing and conversion operations. Our engineers work with you to understand your application and select the right design and materials that balance cost and performance. Researchers turn old plastic bottles into fuel cnn. During the early years, we were a copycat industry.