DOMO
New material cards for simulation platform / Eco-friendly PA
East German PA specialist Domo Chemicals (Leuna; www.domochemicals.com) has introduced material cards to fast-track the adoption of its “Technyl4Earth” line of eco-friendly polyamides, a new feature of its advanced “MMI Technyl Design” predictive simulation platform.
Until recently, the company notes, the often-inconsistent performance of recycled plastics hindered their adoption in the most rigorous applications. With its eco line of polymers, it expects to provide a “breakthrough performance” compared with traditional PA 6.6 and broaden the scope of targeted applications.
Until recently, the company notes, the often-inconsistent performance of recycled plastics hindered their adoption in the most rigorous applications. With its eco line of polymers, it expects to provide a “breakthrough performance” compared with traditional PA 6.6 and broaden the scope of targeted applications.
 Fibre-filled material simulation (Image: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence) |
The predictive design platform powered by “Digimat”, a material modelling software developed and supported by Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, is claimed to be capable of simulating a wide range of in-use conditions. Using Domo-validated digital material cards, the company says processors can accurately predict the performance of injection-moulded parts in real-life situations.
Domo says it has created 700 models for its heat-stabilised, 100% recycled PA 6.6 products reinforced respectively with 30, 35 and 50% glass fibre. With the wide range of models, it says customers can test the products under varying environmental conditions and load cases, including failure prediction, modal analysis, crash, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), in addition to thermal dilation. Furthermore, the platform can provide a lifecycle analysis (LCA) of the respective product.
The PA producer also claims to have one of the largest databases in the plastics industry, with over 42,000 files, covering more than 50 grades of PA 6 and PA 6.6. The material cards are not just limited to static load, Domo says, but also cover tests on a wide range of dynamic parameters. The database is accessible to customers with access to Digimat MX, Hexagon’s Material eXchange platform, which enables them to request validated proprietary material models within the software. Alternatively, Domo can perform the simulation on the customer’s behalf.
The Technyl4Earth range grew out of the “Move4earth” project supported by the European Commission’s Life+ programme. Here, a patented process transforms stable sources of technical fabric scraps, from automotive airbag production, for example, into prime-quality polyamide. According to Domo, the range offers properties comparable to those of virgin PA and can significantly reduce such environmental impacts as carbon emissions, water consumption, and energy use. The products are commercially available in various grades with glass content up to 50%
Domo says it has created 700 models for its heat-stabilised, 100% recycled PA 6.6 products reinforced respectively with 30, 35 and 50% glass fibre. With the wide range of models, it says customers can test the products under varying environmental conditions and load cases, including failure prediction, modal analysis, crash, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), in addition to thermal dilation. Furthermore, the platform can provide a lifecycle analysis (LCA) of the respective product.
The PA producer also claims to have one of the largest databases in the plastics industry, with over 42,000 files, covering more than 50 grades of PA 6 and PA 6.6. The material cards are not just limited to static load, Domo says, but also cover tests on a wide range of dynamic parameters. The database is accessible to customers with access to Digimat MX, Hexagon’s Material eXchange platform, which enables them to request validated proprietary material models within the software. Alternatively, Domo can perform the simulation on the customer’s behalf.
The Technyl4Earth range grew out of the “Move4earth” project supported by the European Commission’s Life+ programme. Here, a patented process transforms stable sources of technical fabric scraps, from automotive airbag production, for example, into prime-quality polyamide. According to Domo, the range offers properties comparable to those of virgin PA and can significantly reduce such environmental impacts as carbon emissions, water consumption, and energy use. The products are commercially available in various grades with glass content up to 50%
01.12.2021 Plasteurope.com [249104-0]
Published on 01.12.2021