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UV Spray for Sheet and Post-Formed Parts TB 152D
Clearstar Corporation offers a UV-protective spray coating called ClearJet that can be applied to KYDEX® sheet for flat sheet applications or to…
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Cutting and Machining KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 153A
KYDEX® sheet can easily be cut and machined with conventional wood working and sheet metal shop tools; special tools designed for plastic…
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Punching/Perforating KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 153B
KYDEX® sheet may be cut by punching or stamping with sheet metal punches and punching equipment. Arch or gasket punches may also…
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Hot-Stamping KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 151C
Hot-stamping is a good alternative to silk screening or screen printing. The Hot-stamping process can be used to imprint an image on…
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Painting KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 152A
KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet is easily painted if recommended paints are used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Due to the high chemical resistance…
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Screen Printing KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 152B
KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet is easily printed on as long as the recommended inks are used. A good copy can be achieved by…
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Hot Gas Welding KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 152C
Hot gas welding is a fabrication process for thermoplastic materials. The process uses a stream of heated gas, usually air, to heat…
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Bonding KYDEX® Sheet TB 150A
Due to its excellent chemical resistance, KYDEX® sheet can be more difficult to cement than other plastics. Herein we discuss how to…
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KYDEX® surfaceGrip™
Developed inside the appLab™, the new KYDEX® surfaceGrip™(SG) product line is an anti-slip, low gloss material for aviation interiors. Available with custom…
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Cleaning KYDEX® Sheet TB 160
KYDEX® sheet will retain its original beauty with reasonable handling and care. To ensure that your part maintains its original appearance, please…
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Processing Guidelines for KYDEX® T-IM TB 170A
Barrel Temperatures Rear: 360ºF (182.2ºC) Middle: 365ºF (185.0ºC) Front: 365ºF (185.0ºC) Nozzle: 365ºF (185.0ºC) Mold Temperature: 70 – 100ºF (21.1 37.7ºC) Melt…
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Explanation of Creep versus Heat Distortion Temperature TB 218
Creep and Heat Distortion Temperature (HDT) are both meaningful tools for comparing the relative performance of thermoplastics and in designing parts. Creep…