by Ace Laboratories | Feb 26, 2019
MOLD FLOW TEST DETAILS Mold flow analysis provides customers with detailed insight into how their polymer compounds will perform in injection molding, extrusion, and other processing scenarios. Mold flow analysis testing uses a specialized spider mold to assess the...
by Ace Laboratories | Feb 26, 2019
The procedure described in ASTM D3182 uses standard molds to ensure consistency when preparing rubber compound samples. Each sample is prepared to the same size, strength, and thickness. Consistency in sample prep leads to consistency and repeatability in testing...
by Ace Laboratories | Feb 26, 2019
Test Details This test method is designed to allow the observation of the appearance and contours of the extrusion. Rating systems are provided along with recipes for compounds of known extrusion characteristics. The utility of the test method for evaluating rubbers...
by Ace Laboratories | Feb 25, 2019
Rubber Process Analyzer Test Methods ACE’s RPA can be used to characterize a wide range of materials, including polymers, raw materials, basic, finished, and cured compounds, making it a versatile tool that can be used across industries. Its testing capabilities and...
by Ace Laboratories | Feb 25, 2019
Test Details There are a few valuable takeaways that can be achieved through running ASTM D1646. Running a material at a few different test temperatures provides viscosity values. Coupled with the stress relaxation characteristics taken away from this test, the...
