1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONDate Action Revisions 2010 01 15 N-STATUS No replacement named J. Crist, NA 2006 03 15 Revised Inserted 3.0; Deleted 3.1, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8 & 4 1991 02 01 Released EP00E01089481000 M. Siewert Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2010, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
2、 Page 1 of 4 POLYAMIDE (PA) 12, SEMI-FLEXIBLE, HEAT WSK-M4D802-A STABILIZED MOLDING AND EXTRUSION COMPOUND NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN 1. SCOPE The material defined by this specification is a semi flexible heat stabilized polyamide 12 molding and extrusion compound. 2. APPLICATION This specificati
3、on was released originally for material used for cable transmission shaft. 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. REQ
4、UIREMENTS 3.0 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS 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 w
5、ith moisture content not exceeding 0.2% (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
6、 C at a reduced pressure below 133 Pa. 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 Melt Temperature 172 - 182 C (ISO 1218/ASTM D 7
7、89, or DSC - ASTM E 794) 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 1
8、0 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D802-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2010, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 2 of 4 Specimens with shorter dimensions shall be cut from the center portion of the test specimen A and/or B. The specimens shall be prepared accordin
9、g to ISO 294. No annealing allowed. 3.5.2 Density 1.01 - 1.04 g/cm3(ISO 1183, Method A/ASTM D 792, Method A1) 3.5.3 Tensile Strength at Yield, min 24 MPa (ISO R 527/ASTM D 638M, 150 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 50 mm/minute test speed) 3.5.3.1 Elongation at Yield, min 20% (Test Method according t
10、o para 3.5.3) 3.5.4 Flexural Modulus, min 400 MPa (ISO 178/ASTM D 790M, Method I, Procedure A, 80 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 2 mm/min test speed, 64 mm support span, the radius of the loading nose 5.0 +/- 0.1 mm and of the supports 2.0 +/- 0.2 mm) 3.5.5 Shear Modulus at 23 C 210 -330 MPa (ASTM
11、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 specimen A. Specimen length between clamps 35-40 mm. Soak time at each temperature interval - 3 minutes minimum). Additionally, a Shear Modulus
12、vs. Temperature curve shall be plotted for -50 to +160 C temperature range, at 5 C minimum intervals. The plotted curve must be within tolerance range shown on page 4. 3.5.6 Impact Strength, Izod, min (ISO 180, Method A/ASTM D 256, Method A, 80 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 10 specimens for each t
13、est) 3.5.6.1 At 23 +/- 2 C No break 3.5.6.2 At -20 +/- 2 C 4 kJ/m23.5.6.3 At -40 +/- 2 C 4 kJ/m2The 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 cold box, if not possible, test can be c
14、onducted outside, but within 5 s. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D802-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2010, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 3 of 4 3.5.7 Heat Deflection Temperature, min (ISO 75/ASTM D 648, 120 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, at standard deflection of 0.32 +/-
15、 0.01 mm) 3.5.7.1 At 1.80 MPa 40 C 3.5.7.2 At 0.45 MPa 88 C 3.5.8 Heat Aging Performance (ISO 188/ASTM D 573, 150 +/- 50 air changes/h, 1000 h at 130 +/- 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 be determined a
16、t the time of the aged properties determination) 3.5.8.1 Tensile Strength at Max Load Change +/- 25% (Test Method per para 3.5.3) 3.6 FLAMMABILITY (ISO 3795) Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute The specimen size required for material approval is 355 x 100 x 1.0 +/- 0.1 mm with a smooth surface. 5. GENERAL
17、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 10 15-5/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
18、 Molding Shrinkage . After 48 h at 23 +/- 2 C 1.3 - 1.7% 5.2.2 Post Shrinkage (Separate specimens required for each test) . After 48 h at 80 C 0.1 - 0.2% . After 30 minutes at 120 C 0.1 - 0.3% 5.3 WATER ABSORPTION 0.1 - 0.3% (ISO 62, 24 h/ASTM D 570, 24 h 50 +/- 1 mm diameter, 3.2 +/- 0.2 mm thick s
19、pecimen) 5.4 FOGGING (FLTM BO 116-03) Fog Number, min 15 5.5 RECYCLING CODE ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D802-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2010, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 4 of 4 SAE or PA12 PA12 OPTIONAL ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSK-M4D802-A Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2010, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 5 of 4
