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By SABIC Innovative Plastics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plastics Boss Calculator<\/h3>\n

Various designs now require the use of bosses for inserts. The Boss Calculator<\/a> can be used to determine if the diameter of the boss or insert is within design guidelines and safety factor being considered for the application. This tool, along with the Snap Fit and Thermal Stress & Expansion Calculators, has been made more interactive – a selected grade of resin will pre-populate the property information data needed to run the calculation. These tools can help identify the best combination of design and material selection to meet application needs.<\/p>\n

Snap Fit Calculator for Plastics<\/h3>\n

The Snap Fit Calculator<\/a> is most commonly associated with the design assembly of a part, where two or more components of the part need to fit together to assemble as one complete product.\u00a0 The design of the snap fit is especially important when the part is being designed for a multiple dis-assembly feature, where the snap fit will need to perform multiple times without any permanent deformation.\u00a0 The tool allows the user to select from various snap fit designs, as well as view a wide range of materials that will best perform in the design selected by the user.\u00a0 The snap fit tool will indicate if the design meets certain criteria or if there is a risk the design could fail.<\/p>\n

Thermal Stress & Expansion of Plastics Calculator<\/h4>\n

Various designs now require the use of bosses for inserts. The Boss Calculator<\/a> can be used to determine if the diameter of the boss or insert is within design guidelines and safety factor being considered for the application. This tool, along with the Snap Fit and Thermal Stress & Expansion Calculators, has been made more interactive – a selected grade of resin will pre-populate the property information data needed to run the calculation. These tools can help identify the best combination of design and material selection to meet application needs.<\/p>\n

Plastics Thread Failure Calculator<\/h4>\n

To get a quick assessment of proper screw design, the Thread Failure Calculator<\/a> can be used.\u00a0 It’s a simple and effective tool to determine what level of force would be needed to pull out the screw based on the screw design, thread engagement and material shear strength.\u00a0 The tool assumes the screw is metal based, while the boss is plastic based.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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