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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Thermoplastic Development Program (TDP)


Step 1: Collect Information
Collect information on the performance requirements for the application you require.

For example:

  • Purchasing Department seeks a 10% raw material cost reduction; current price is $1.30/lb.
  • Engineering Department requires increased part heat resistance; excessive deflection at 100ºC after 4 hours.
  • Processing Department requires higher melt flow material to aid in filling out part.

Please include reference specifications, drawings, current material data sheets, part validation testing procedures.


Step 2: Performance Requirement Rating

Rate the significance of each performance requirement to the application, by selecting a radio button in the 1, 2, 3 or by placing a checkmark in the N/A column. Include detailed comments where appropriate.

For example:

  • If Flammability is a critical performance requirement, place a checkmark next to the "1" (critical) in the rating box of the Flammability section, and describe the Flammability level, thickness and if listing with UL is required.

Performance requirement definitions are available by clicking on the "Definition" links below.

Rating Key

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Performance Definitions Performance
Requirement
Rating Comments
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Definition Economics 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Aesthetics 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Environment 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Processing 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Dimensional 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Wear 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Electrical 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Assembly 1
2
3
N/A
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Definition Flammability 1
2
3
N/A

Step 3: Application Information (Submit Part or Drawing)


Part Name:
Application: (choose one) Existing   New
Part Function:
Part Weight:
Annual Volume:
Part Is Being Produced For:   City:   State:
Regulatory Requirements:
(FDA, NSF, Automotive, or UL other than flammability.
Indicate standard or specification and include copy)
Include Part or Drawing:
(Graphic files we support are: JPG, TIF, GIF,
BMP, PIC & PDF formats.)

Step 4: Customer Information


Company Name:
Street Address:
City:   State:   Zip Code
E-mail:
Phone:
(Please include the area codes.)
  Fax:

Step 5: Current Material Information (Submit Property Data Sheet)


Manufacturer:
Tradename:
Grade:
Specific Gravity:
Annual Volume (pounds):
Cost Per Pound:
Comments
Include Property Data Sheet:
(Graphic files we support are: JPG, TIF, GIF,
BMP, PIC & PDF formats.)

Step 6: General Information


Form Completed By:
Company:
Date:
Diamond / Network Sales Rep.:
Response Needed By:

           

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