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CLTE vs Moisture Absorption  When thinking about the dimensional stability of a finished application, one needs to consider the impact of Moisture Absorption and the Coefficient of …

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MANUFACTURING MOLDING-PROCESS TRADEOFFS Figure 1 shows a brief overview of the tradeoffs between each of the following processes: Injection, Extrusion, and Compression Molding. You will notice th …

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Understanding Semiconductor and Plastics It is critical to understand where machined plastics are used within the overall Semiconductor Industry from a top level perspective. However, in order …

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Westlake's Arolux® PEKK - A Hi-Performance Wet Process Tool Solution We are in the midst of exploring Wet Process tool component level solutions, materials and ideas for materials that ar …

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Thinking Clearly Now! Amidelux® - Westlake Plastics Extruded Clear Nylon  In the manufacture of IC chips, Wet Processes are used extensively to build layers, create the features and …

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Selecting Products for Structural Wet Process Applications  In the manufacture of an IC chip from a wafer there are many process tools (equipment) used to perform the cricial steps needed …

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