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SPE ON DEMAND COURSE: Plastic Datasheets: What They Do and Don't Tell Us

  On Demand Course

Plastic Datasheets: What They Do and Don't Tell Us

Advanced Material Characterization: Rheology and DMA Using a Combined Axial-torsional Multidrive System 

  Summary

Rheometers or dynamic mechanical analyzers that are able to combine two drive units (rotational and linear drive) in one setup have opened new horizons in characterization of polymeric materials. The Multidrive concept enables various modes of operation by using different combinations of the top and bottom drive in the system. Three different testing modes can be realized when using the upper rotational motor and additionally a second rotational motor as the bottom drive.

Datasheets present information representing material properties, predominantly as single point data.

  • What are the issues with the single point numbers listed on these datasheets?
  • Why does sole reliance on this information often lead to failed product?
  • What should we be doing instead?

Selecting the proper material for an application requires the right data. While plastic projects have evolved over the past 50 years, the data we are given has not evolved. This webinar will present the deficiencies of the information presented on plastic data sheets, and suggest what is really needed for successful material selection and product design.

  Course Access

Duration: 1 Hour

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1 Course
 
Level: Intermediate

  Presenters

Jeffrey A. Jansen
Engineering Manager
The Madison Group  

Jeffrey A. Jansen is the Engineering Manager and a Partner at The Madison Group, an independent plastics engineering and consulting firm. Jeff is a proven plastic professional with more than 30 years of experience solving problems and addressing opportunities related to polymeric materials. He specializes in failure analysis, material identification and selection, as well as compatibility, aging, and lifetime prediction studies for thermoplastic materials. Jeff has performed over 5,000 investigations, both for industrial clients and as a part of litigation. He is a regular presenter on the SPE webinar series, covering a wide range of topics related to plastics failure, material performance, testing, and polymer technology. Jeff is a graduate of Carroll College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

  Questions? Contact:

For questions, contact Iván D. López.

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Upstream Quote Engineer, Cytiva; Co-host, PlastChicks Podcast; President-Elect, SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals. Throughout her career, Lynzie has gained experience in the automotive, appliance, medical, pet, and micro injection molding industries. Lynzie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics Engineering Technology from Penn State Behrend in 2008. She has been a member of SPE since 2004 and has been involved in her local section, holding many positions including past President. Lynzie also sits on the Injection Molding Division and is the former secretary for the SPE Foundation board. In 2015, Lynzie was part of Plastics News' inaugural class of "Women Breaking the Mold," and was named one of the group's "Rising Stars" in 2018. She is also on the Industrial Advisory Board for Penn State's Plastics Department.

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Mercedes Landázuri

Mercedes Landázuri leads trend insight & innovation for Ampacet, a global manufacturer of color and additive masterbatch. Additionally, she hosts trend forecasting workshops for Color Marketing Group, the premier global color forecasting association, and was elected to their board of directors in 2024. In her spare time, she has served as a guest lecturer for College for Creative Studies, Western Michigan University, and Advanced Design’s virtual courses. She is an active volunteer for SPE, having held the highest leadership positions within the Color and Appearance Division, the Recycling Division, and the NextGen Advisory Board. Landázuri co-founded and co-hosts the award-winning PlastChicks podcast with Lynzie Nebel. Landázuri was named a Plastics News Rising Star in 2017 and a Woman Breaking the Mold in 2024.