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The ULTEMate Amorphous Polymer for Semiconductor Applications If you spend much time working on applications for the Process Tools used to make IC chips on wafers, then you have likely come across p …

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Meet The Tensiles: Strength, Modulus & ElongationIf you are like me, you often wonder how to assess a plastic material for an application based on its Tensile properties. What do they even mean? L …

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Flexing Your Muscles - Defining Flexural Properties in PlasticsFlexing Your Muscles In the stress analysis of plastics, the question is often asked “What is the strength of a given material?” …

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Introduction Plastic materials were prevalent in etch chambers in applications that were used to secure wafers such as retaining rings, secure components with applications such as screws & pi …

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What Properties Really Matter? Far too often, Semiconductor plastics applications are grouped under one large single category. However, the reality is that plastics are used throughout many facets o …

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The Big Three If you are like me, you’re often asked about certain plastic materials’ “electrical properties” and immediately you get that sinking feeling in your stomach. “Can we change the subj …

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