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A New Product Strategy for the 21st Century presented by KEN SCHWEITZ, President, Premold Corp. Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) is perhaps the least understood and most under utilized of the low pressure processes for plastic parts. This is largely due to its relatively recent discovery and commercial application. Even more recent developments in RIM materials have allowed this high value process to compete with injection molding. Thin wall parts that meet UL flame requirements can be produced with faster cycle times. RIM is the low-pressure process that comes closest to duplicating injection molding’s attributes. It has impressive large-part, small volume and low initial investment capabilities. RIM molded parts account for about 6% of all the engineering grade resins used today. Many OEM’s in the medical, lab equipment, recreation,
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RIM MOLDING
A New Product Strategy for the 21st Century presented by
KEN SCHWEITZ
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS PRESENTATION I. Advantages of RIM A. Competing with Injection Molding B. Economical for Low Volume Usage Parts C. Excellent Surface Finish for Cosmetic Parts D. Engineered Properties for Structural Part
Ken Schweitz has over 30 years experience in product design and development. Most of this time has been focused on plastic parts. After working with vacuum forming, pressure forming, and injection molding he has spent the last fifteen years focusing on RIM.
Mr. Schweitz is very active in the RIM industry. He has published technical articles and written several part design guides. He maintains contact with other molders and various suppliers working to advance the science of RIM molding.
II. Part Design Advantages III. Material Developments IV. Low Cost, High Performance Molds V. Processing Equipment VI. Post Molding Versatility A. Machining B. Painting C. Decorating D. EMI / RFI Shielding VII. Terminology
Premold Corp. specializes in custom molding RIM parts in rigid urethane resins. They manufacture both cosmetic and structural parts. Each of their parts has solved a problem for their customers. Their RIM process allowed their customers to use molded plastic parts that could not be made with any other process at a tooling cost they could afford.
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A New Product Strategy for the 21st Century presented by KEN SCHWEITZ, President, Premold Corp. Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) is perhaps the least understood and most under utilized of the low pressure processes for plastic parts. This is largely due to its relatively recent discovery and commercial application. Even more recent developments in RIM materials have allowed this high value process to compete with injection molding. Thin wall parts that meet UL flame requirements can be produced with faster cycle times. RIM is the low-pressure process that comes closest to duplicating injection molding’s attributes. It has impressive large-part, small volume and low initial investment capabilities. RIM molded parts account for about 6% of all the engineering grade resins used today. Many OEM’s in the medical, lab equipment, recreation,
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President's Message Jon Meckley Hello, Spring is finally here. At Penn State, all we have left are final exams. As we start into the Summer season, it is time for the three-month SPE break. It doesn’t mean we will not be busy. We have planning for the Energy conference in September and a possible Top-Con for the Mold Making Division in October. We also need to get speakers for the rest of the monthly meetings. We will be at NPE in June. I plan on getting our speakers lined-up at that show. If there are any topics you would like to see at the meetings, please let me know. This will be the last newsletter until August. We will be putting out information on the golf outing before the next newsletter. Since the Energy conference is going to be more than just monthly meeting, we are going to need the reservations a little earlier than usual. This is going to be an exciting event that you do not want to miss. Please remember to renew your SPE memberships. If you know someone who is not a member, please urge them to join. This month, we are having a presenter from Premold. They do Reaction Injection Molding (RIM). This is a unique process that could be a possible process for some of your products. I look forward to seeing you and having a beer with you at the meeting. Jon
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS PRESENTATION I. Advantages of RIM A. Competing with Injection Molding B. Economical for Low Volume Usage Parts C. Excellent Surface Finish for Cosmetic Parts D. Engineered Properties for Structural Part
Ken Schweitz has over 30 years experience in product design and development. Most of this time has been focused on plastic parts. After working with vacuum forming, pressure forming, and injection molding he has spent the last fifteen years focusing on RIM.
Mr. Schweitz is very active in the RIM industry. He has published technical articles and written several part design guides. He maintains contact with other molders and various suppliers working to advance the science of RIM molding.
II. Part Design Advantages III. Material Developments IV. Low Cost, High Performance Molds V. Processing Equipment VI. Post Molding Versatility A. Machining B. Painting C. Decorating D. EMI / RFI Shielding VII. Terminology
Premold Corp. specializes in custom molding RIM parts in rigid urethane resins. They manufacture both cosmetic and structural parts. Each of their parts has solved a problem for their customers. Their RIM process allowed their customers to use molded plastic parts that could not be made with any other process at a tooling cost they could afford.
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Vehicle and 9:30 a.m. 9:30 Injection of Molding NanoComposites II (closed session) 0anned a.m. Air Unmanned Air Usage VehicleMonitoring and Usage System Monitoring System a.m. Molding Injection of NanoComposites II (closed sessio 204 Respironics, sponsor REDC 204 REDC Respironics, sponsor Justin Jack Rulander Justin Bonfili, JackBonfili, Rulander Bradley Johnson, faculty adviser Mr. Bradley Mr. Johnson, faculty adviser
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10:00 a.m. 0acterization a.m. Characterization of Polymer Flow Through Gaps of Polymer Flow Through Small Gaps Small REDC 201 DC (closed session) ed 204 session) Huskysponsor Corporation, sponsor y Corporation, 10:00 a.m. Cory Lischerelli, James Michalenko Lischerelli, James Michalenko REDC 204 Mr. Bradley Johnson, radley Johnson, faculty adviserfaculty adviser
10:00 a.m. Evaluation of Simulation Extrusion Simulation Evaluation of Extrusion Software Software REDC 201Leo,Michael Leo, Gregory Madru Michael Gregory Madru Mr. Jon Meckley, faculty adviser Mr. Jon Meckley, faculty adviser
10:00 Effect of Environmental Exposure on Materials Base Effecta.m. of Environmental Exposure on Materials Based REDC 204 of onPlasticized Blends of Plasticized and Polypropylene on Blends Starch andStarch Polypropylene
Michael Forbes, James Goetz Michael Forbes, James Goetz Mr. Brian Young, faculty adviser 0 a.m. A Study of Anisotropic Shrinkage and Its Relationship Mr. Brian Young, faculty adviser udy of Anisotropic Shrinkage and Its Relationship DC 201 to Warpage in Injection Molded Parts arpage in Injection Molded Parts a.m. of The EffectInduced of ShearImbalances Induced Imbalances on Cure Tim 10:30 a.m. 10:30 The Effect Shear on Cure Time Jason Bonfili, Matthew Piatek Bonfili, Matthew Piatek REDC 201 and Degree of Cure for Injection Molded Phenolics REDC 201 and Degree of Cure for Injection Molded Phenolics Mr. John Beaumont, faculty adviser ohn Beaumont, faculty adviser Paul Baird, John Kraynik Paul Baird, John Kraynik Mr. Jon Meckley, faculty adviser 0 a.m. Evaluation of Tooling Wear in Small Channels During Mr. Jon Meckley, faculty adviser uation of Tooling Wear in Small Channels During DC 204 Injection Molding (closed session) tion Molding (closed session) 10:30 a.m. Determining the Accuracy of CAE on Gas-Assist Husky Corporation, sponsor 10:30 a.m. Determining the Accuracy of CAE on Gas-Assist y Corporation, sponsor REDC 204 Molding Simulation Brian Nguyen REDC 204 Molding Simulation Nguyen Ryan Williams Mr. Bradley Johnson, faculty adviser Ryan Williams Mr. Brian Young, faculty adviser radley Johnson, faculty adviser Mr. Brian Young, faculty adviser 0 a.m. The Effect of Gate Width on Packing During Injection 11:00 a.m. UV Investigations into Film Coverings for Leuco Dye Effect Gate Width on Packing During Injection DC 201 of Molding 11:00 a.m. REDC UV Investigations into Film Coverings for Leuco Dyes 201 Hazzard Guard, sponsor ing John Wodzinski REDC 201 Hazzard Guard, sponsor Courtney Flickinger, Beth Manganaro Wodzinski Mr. John Beaumont, faculty adviser Courtney Flickinger, Beth Manganaro Mr. Jon Meckley, faculty adviser ohn Beaumont, faculty adviser Mr. Jon Meckley, faculty adviser 0 a.m. Injection Molding of NanoComposites I (closed session) 11:00 a.m. Determination of Material Property Changes Due to tion Molding of NanoComposites I (closed session) DC 204 Respironics, sponsor 11:00 a.m. REDC Determination of Material 204 Combining FlowProperty Fronts Changes Due to ronics, sponsor Thomas Martz, Cassandra Miksic REDC 204 CombiningGeorge Flow Fronts Koleck, Jared Spaniol as Martz,Mr. Cassandra Miksic faculty adviser Bradley Johnson, George Koleck, Jared Spaniolfaculty adviser Mr. Brian Young, radley Johnson, faculty adviser Mr. Brian Young, faculty adviser 0 a.m. Thermal and Shear Degradation of PolyLactate (PLA) mal201 and During Shear Degradation of PolyLactate (PLA) DC Injection Molding ng Injection Molding Theodore Bly, Ashly Wetzel dore Bly, Ashly Wetzel Mr. John Beaumont, faculty adviser Ashland is North America’s leading distributor of ohn Beaumont, faculty adviser
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