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What is PPS Plastic?
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength.
PPS injection molding is a specialized manufacturing process that leverages these properties to produce precision components for demanding industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial equipment. This page explores the benefits, applications, and key considerations of PPS injection molding.
Recommended wall thickness: 1.5–3.0 mm. Uniform wall thickness is critical to avoid warping, sink marks, or stress concentrations. Avoid abrupt changes in thickness; use gradual transitions.
Ribs and Bosses
Rib thickness should be 50–60% of the adjacent wall thickness.
Bosses should have a wall thickness of 40–60% of the main wall.
Use generous fillets at the base of ribs and bosses to reduce stress concentrations.
Draft Angles
Minimum draft angle: 1–2° for smooth surfaces.
For textured surfaces, increase the draft angle by 1° per 0.025 mm of texture depth.
Radii and Corners
Use generous radii (minimum 0.5 mm) to reduce stress concentrations and improve flow.
Sharp corners should be avoided to prevent cracking and improve mold filling.
Gate Design
Gate size: Typically 0.5–1.5 mm depending on part size and wall thickness.
Gate location: Position gates to ensure uniform flow and minimize weld lines.
Common gate types: Submarine, edge, or tab gates.
Shrinkage
PPS has low shrinkage: 0.1–0.3%.
Account for shrinkage in mold design to achieve dimensional accuracy.
Melt index is a number that indicates the fluidity of plastic materials during processing. It is the American Measurement Standards Institute (ASTM), according to the
The injection molding process is a process involving mold design, mold manufacturing, raw material characteristics, and raw material pretreatment method, molding process, injection molding machine operation, and