Secondary Operations

Secondary Operations

In many applications, additional manufacturing steps will be required after molding thermoplastic parts. Parts made from thermoplastic materials lend themselves to a number of ways of machining, assembly and finishing.


Secondary Operations

Many assembly techniques can use the inherent nature of the material to eliminate parts. Machining and Finishing may serve decorative or functional requirements of an application. Even though these secondary operations occur in the final phases of a product’s development, they must be carefully considered early in the planning stages of a program.  The best suited technique for a particular design is dependent on performance, cost and number of units to be produced.

 

Secondary Operations Guides:  

Adhesives Guide

Annealing Guide

Chemical Resistance Testing

Ultrasonic Welding Guide

Vibration Welding Guide

Machining Operations

Machining of a molded thermoplastic part is a very common secondary operation. In addition to machining of stock shapes for prototyping purposes, various types of machining are used to remove gates, trim flash and add un-moldable holes and openings.

 

Lexan* Resin Guide with Secondary Operations

Finishing Operations

A wide variety of Finishing Techniques are suitable for use with SABIC Innovative Plastics Resins.  These operations can enhance either the products functionality or the products aesthetics.     

  Appliqués 
  Coatings 
  Metallization
  Printing & Marking 

 

Lexan* Resin Guide with Secondary Operations

Assembly Operations

A wide variety of Assembly Techniques have been successfully used with SABIC Innovative Plastics materials.  The various techniques offer a wide range of options to address disassembly, service temperature sealing, regulatory requirements, etc... 

  Mechanical Fasteners  
  Inserts    
  Snap Fits  
  Adhesives   
  Thermal Methods 

Adhesives Guide

Ultrasonic Welding Guide


 


Product Guides with Secondary Operations

Lexan* Resin Guide with Secondary Operations

Noryl* Resin Guide with Secondary Operations

Ultem* Resin Guide with Secondary Operations