1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONDate Action Revisions 2006 05 02 N-STATUS Replaced by WSS-M4D993-A; Inserted 3.0; Deleted 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9, 4A. Reaume/M. Masserant1989-08-31 SM/EQ7118 TP Released M. Siewert Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2006, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 1 of
2、5 POLYAMIDE (PA) 6, HEAT STABILIZED 30% GLASS WSK-M4D664-A FIBER REINFORCED NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN 1. SCOPE The material defined by this specification is a glass fiber reinforced, heat stabilized polyamide 6 molding compound. 2. APPLICATION This specification was released originally for mater
3、ial used for the sun-visor base plate. NOTICE: This material absorbs and retains moisture. Part design and tolerances must accommodate changes in part dimensions and physical properties due to moisture absorption or loss in the service/assembly environment. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.0 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
4、FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Companys Standard Requirements For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A). 3.3 CONDITIONING AND TEST CONDITIONS All test values indicated herein are based on material and specimens with moisture content not exceeding 0
5、.2% (test according to ISO 960, Method B/ASTM D 789). All test materials immediately after processing have to be sealed in containers that are impermeable to water vapor. If the moisture content exceeds 0.2%, condition the material for a minimum of 16 h at 40 - 50 C at a reduced pressure below 133 P
6、a. Conduct tests in a controlled atmosphere of 23 +/- 2 C and 50 +/- 5% relative humidity. Individual specimens shall not be removed from closed containers until immediately before testing. 3.4 MOLDING COMPOUND 3.4.1 Glass Fiber Content 27.5 - 32.5% (ISO 3451/4, test temperature 600 +/- 25 C, test p
7、ortion 1 g) 3.4.2 Melt Temperature 215 - 225 C (ISO 1218, Method B/ASTM D 789) ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D664-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2006, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 2 of 5 3.5 MOLDED TEST SPECIMEN 3.5.1 Preparation of Test Specimens Unless otherwise specif
8、ied 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 +/- 0.2 mm Specimens with shorter dimensions shall be cut from the center portion of the test specime
9、n A and/or B. The specimens shall be prepared according to ISO 294. No annealing allowed. 3.5.2 Density 1.34 - 1.40 g/cm (ISO 1183, Method A/ASTM D 792, Method A1) 3.5.3 Tensile Strength at Max Load, min 155 MPa (ISO R 527/ASTM D 638M, 150 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 5 mm/minute test speed) 3.5.
10、4 Flexural Modulus, min 7.5 GPa (ISO 178/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 1.37 - 2.28 GPa (ASTM D 4065, forced constant amplitude, fixed frequency of 1 Hz +/- 15 %, strain level below 1%. Specimen approx. 60 x 10 x
11、 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm cut from the center of specimen A). Additionally, a Shear Modulus vs. Temperature curve shall be plotted for -50 to +210 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
12、A/ASTM D 256, Method A, 63.5 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 10 specimens for each test) 3.5.6.1 At 23 +/- 2 C 9.0 kJ/m 3.5.6.2 At -40 +/- 2 C 7.0 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
13、done within the cold box, if not possible, test can be conducted outside, but within 5 s. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D664-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2006, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 3 of 5 3.5.7 Heat Deflection Temperature, min (ISO 75/ASTM D 648, 120 x 10 x 4.0
14、 +/- 0.2 mm specimen) 3.5.7.1 At 1.82 MPa 190 C 3.5.7.2 At 0.45 MPa 210 C 3.5.8 Heat Aging Performance (ISO 188/ASTM D 573, 150 +/- 50 air changes/h, 1000 h at 140 +/- 2 C. After heat aging test specimens are to be conditioned in a desiccator for 3 - 5 h at 23 +/- 2 C. Unaged property values shall b
15、e determined at the time of the aged properties determination) 3.5.8.1 Impact Strength, Izod Change +/- 25% (Test Method per para 3.5.6.1, specimens to be notched before heat aging) 3.6 FLAMMABILITY (ISO 3795) Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute The specimen size required for material approval is 355 x 100
16、 x 1.0 +/- 0.1 mm with a smooth surface. 3.7 FOGGING (FLTM BO 116-3) Fog Number, min TBD Formation of excessive amounts of clear film or droplets is cause for rejection. 5. GENERAL INFORMATION The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of thi
17、s specification. 5.1 COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION 2.3 - 3.3-5/C (ASTM D 696) 5.2 MOLD SHRINKAGE (ISO 2577, approx. 150 x 100 x 3.2 +/- 0.2 mm injection molded specimen) 5.2.1 Molding Shrinkage After 48 h at 23 +/- 2 C 0.2 - 1.5% 5.2.2 Post Shrinkage (Separate specimens required for each t
18、est) After 48 h at 80 C 0.01 - 0.08% After 30 minutes at 120 C 0.01 - 0.15% ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D664-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2006, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 4 of 5 5.3 WATER ABSORPTION 0.8 - 1.4% (ISO 62, 24 h/ASTM D 570, 24 h, 50 +/- 1 mm diameter, 3
19、.2 +/- 0.2 mm thick specimen) 5.4 IMPACT STRENGTH, IZOD, min (ISO 180, Method A/ASTM D 256, Method A, 63.5 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 10 specimens minimum) 5.4.1 After Moisture Conditioning 22 kJ/m The notched specimens shall be immersed for 48 h in distilled water at 50 +/- 1 C and subsequently conditioned for 1 h at 23 +/- 2 C and 50 +/- 5 % relative humidity prior to test and tested under the same conditions within 1 h. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D664-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2006, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 5 of 5
