Tensile & flexural
Strength, stiffness and elongation benchmarks.
Capability / Laboratory
Measure the material. Understand the part.
Testing connects the compound recipe to processing behavior and finished-part performance.
Validation capability
Evidence for better
material decisions.
Test scope is selected around the grade and application. Final values and compliance requirements are confirmed for the specific material under discussion.
Impact performance
Notched and unnotched impact behavior.
Melt flow
Processing flow and lot-to-lot consistency.
Thermal behavior
HDT and thermal performance screening.
Flammability
Grade-specific flame-retardant validation routes.
Electrical properties
Insulation-focused checks for electrical applications.
Moisture control
Conditioning and moisture-sensitive material handling.
Color & appearance
Color matching and visual surface evaluation.
Dimensional stability
Warpage and shrinkage discussion for the molded part.
Application workflow
Requirement to
production readiness.
Each step reduces uncertainty before a grade is locked into the drawing or bill of materials.
01
Requirement
Define temperature, load, geometry, safety and regulatory needs.
02
Screening
Select the polymer platform and reinforcement or function route.
03
Sample
Prepare the candidate grade, documentation and processing guidance.
04
Trial
Review molding window, part quality and dimensional behavior.
05
Confirm
Align final grade, compliance package and supply requirements.