Thanks for all of your responses. I really appreciate the help. Right now we've decided to test impact-modified nylon 6, and the initial results have been very encouraging. If that doesn't work in the long run, we'll look into the extrusion grade Nylon 6,6.
As for the processing, I do have...
We need a material that has good toughness characteristics (high yield strength) but also has at least reasonable flexibility (lower flex mod). The key for us is that the thick plastic piece, roughly 3/8" thick at it's thickest point, does not break under significant bending load (up to...
Chris,
How do I get in touch with Pat or Harry? I'm brand new on here.
As I said, I know the parts we're making will be used in very arid climates as well as very humid climates, and I want to make sure that this variation won't cause problems. The part is supposed to last up to 5 years with...
My company is buying a molded part made of Nylon 6 and we're having a problem with brittle fracture. I understand that we should condition the part in order to increase the elongation and reduce the chances of brittle fracture, but if the part is in use in a very dry environment(aka New Mexico...
