1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION Date Action Revisions Ver. 4 2008 07 29 N-STATUS Replaced by WSK-M4D827-A C. Boese, FNA 2005 09 16 Revised Inserted 3.0; Deleted 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8, 3.9 & 4 1989 01 18 Released SM/EQ0972 P. Kuntze Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technol
2、ogies, LLC Page 1 of 5 ABS MOLDING COMPOUND, HIGH COLD IMPACT WSK-M4D631-A INTERIOR NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN 1. SCOPE The material defined by this specification is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) molding compound for interior use with high impact properties at room and low temperatures
3、. 2. APPLICATION This specification was released originally for material used for seat cushion frame. 3. REQUIREMENTS Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials. 3.0 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS Material suppliers and part producers mu
4、st conform to the Companys Standard Requirements For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A). 3.4 MOLDING COMPOUND 3.4.1 Melt Flow Rate 2.4 - 4.5 g/ (ISO 1133/ASTM D 1238, 220 C, 10 kg) 10 minutes The material shall be dried for min of 2 h at 80 - 85 C in a mechanical convection oven immediately prece
5、ding the test. 3.5 MOLDED TEST SPECIMEN 3.5.1 Preparation of Test Specimens Unless otherwise specified all tests shall be carried out on injection molded one-end gated test specimens. The following dimensions are required: A. 150 min x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm (Tensile Bar, ISO 3167) B. 120 x 10 x 4.0 +/
6、- 0.2 mm Specimens with shorter dimensions shall be cut from the center portion of the test specimen A and/or B. The specimens shall be prepared according to ISO 294. No annealing allowed. 3.5.2 Density 1.02 - 1.08 g/cm (ISO 1183, Method A/ASTM D 792, Method A1) ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WS
7、K-M4D631-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 2 of 5 3.5.3 Tensile Strength at Max Load, min 31 MPa (ISO R 527/ASTM D 638M, 150 min x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 50 mm/minute, 10 specimens for each test) 3.5.4 Flexural Modulus, min 1.50 GPa (ISO 178/
8、ASTM D 790M, Method I, Procedure A, 80 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 64 mm support span) 3.5.5 Shear Modulus at 23 C 540 - 750 MPa (ASTM D 4065, forced constant amplitude, fixed frequency of 1 Hz +/- 15%, strain level below 1%. Specimen approx. 60 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm cut from the center of speci
9、men A.) Additionally, a Shear Modulus vs. Temperature curve shall be plotted for -50 to +110 C temperature range, at 5 C minimum intervals. The plotted curve must be within tolerance range shown on page 5. 3.5.6 Impact Strength, Izod, min (ISO 180, Method A/ASTM D 256, Method A, 63.5 x 10 x 4.0 +/-0
10、.2 mm specimen, 10 specimens for each test) 3.5.6.1 At 23 +/- 2 C 30 kJ/m 3.5.6.2 At -10 +/- 2 C 25 kJ/m 3.5.6.3 At -40 +/- 2 C 18 kJ/m The test specimens must be conditioned for minimum of 6 h at the above specified temperature prior to impact test. Low temperature testing shall be done within the
11、cold box, if not possible, test can be conducted outside, but within 5 s. 3.5.7 Heat Deflection Temperature, min (ISO 75/ASTM D 648, 120 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen) 3.5.7.1 At 1.82 Mpa 80 C 3.5.7.2 At 0.45 Mpa 90 C All specimens dry as molded. If not tested immediately after molding, specimens m
12、ust be stored in a sealed, moisture-proof container filled with silica gel. 3.5.8 Vicat Softening Temperature, min 93 C (ISO 306, 10 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimens. Bath - silicone oil, temp. raise 50 +/- 5 C/h. Dial gage reset to “0“ after addition of weight. At 49.0 N load) All specimens dry as m
13、olded. If not tested immediately after molding, specimens must be stored in a sealed, moisture-proof container filled with silica gel. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSK-M4D631-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 3 of 5 3.5.9 Heat Ageing Performan
14、ce (ISO 188/ASTM D 573, 1000 h at 80 +/- 2 C. Unaged property values shall be determined at the time of the aged properties determination) 3.5.9.1 Tensile Strength at Max Load Change +/- 15% (Test Method per para 3.5.3) 3.5.9.2 Impact Strength, Izod Change +/- 25% (Test Method per para 3.5.6.1, spec
15、imens to be notched before heat ageing) 3.6 FLAMMABILITY (ISO 3795) Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute The specimen size required for material approval is 355 x 100 x 1.9 +/- 0.1 mm with a smooth surface. 3.7 SPECIAL REQUIIREMENTS 3.7.1 Weathering Resistance After exposure in accordance with 3.7.1.1 and 3
16、.7.1.2 the material shall show no fading or color change in excess of specified AATCC rating (AATCC Gray Scale for Evaluating Change in Color, 10 step). In addition, there shall be no cracking, crazing or other deterioration. A slight loss of gloss or chalking will be allowed provided an acceptable
17、appearance can be achieved by washing with mild detergents and water (ratio 5:95 by volume). 3.7.1.1 Xenon Arc Weatherometer Rating 4 (SAE J 1885, except Black Panel Temperature at 80 C, 300 kJ/m exposure minimum, specimen size: 150 x 100 mm minimum, 3.2 +/- 0.2 mm thick, molded in smooth polished m
18、old) 3.7.1.2 12 months Florida Rating 4 (FLTM BI 160-01, 5 south, under glass, specimen size: 150 x 100 mm minimum, 3.2 +/- 0.2 mm thick, molded in smooth polished mold) ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSK-M4D631-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page
19、 4 of 5 5. GENERAL INFORMATION The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of this specification. 5.1 COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION 11 - 13-5/ C (ASTM D 696) 5.2 MOLD SHRINKAGE (ISO 2577, approx. 150 x 100 x 3.2 +/- 0.2 mm injection
20、molded specimen) 5.2.1 Molding Shrinkage After 48 h at 23 +/- 2 C 0.8 - 1.0% 5.2.2 Post Shrinkage (Separate specimens required for each test) After 48 h at 80 C 0.1% 5.3 MELT VOLUME RATE 2.7 - 4.5 cm/ (ISO 1133/ASTM D 1238, 220 C, 10 kg) 10 minutes The material shall be dried for min of 2 h at 80 - 85 C in a mechanical convection oven immediately preceding the test. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSK-M4D631-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 5 of 5