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Mechanical Properties Associated with the Interface of a Co-injection Molded Structural TPO Foam

Abstract

In this paper, we examined the influence of the morphology at the interface of a co-injection molded TPO foam part. Co-injection molding was selected as a possible method to manufacture a foamed part with 20% reduced weight while maintaining a Class A surface finish for a molded part. In the course of that investigation it was observed that mechanical properties could be dramatically affected by the core's cellular structure close to the interface of the A-B-A sandwich composite. Using this method, it was observed that mechanical properties of foam centered parts can decrease slightly as compared to solid core counterparts. SEM analysis shows that at room temperature, impact fractures have some plastic deformation, and occur within the cellular core structure.

Authors

Rogers KL; Thompson MR; Hrymak AN

Volume

1

Publisher

SAE International

Publication Date

January 1, 2008

DOI

10.4271/2008-01-1290

Name of conference

SAE Technical Paper Series

Conference proceedings

SAE Technical Papers

ISSN

0148-7191
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