The LRCCP offers a range of services, from a scientific approach to
the rheological behaviour of polymers (elastomers and plastics), direct
processing studies on different transformation means, material or
prototype parts development, aid to industrialization, to the regular
supply of semi-finished products or carrying out small series production.
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EXPERIMENTAL
RHEOLOGY |
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Determination of the data necessary
for polymers behaviour interpretation on industrial equipments
(injection, extrusion) and for modelling studies.
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INJECTION,
EXTRUSION AND VULCANIZATION MODELLING |
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Industrial approach of the polymers
behaviour on the production tools, in order to optimize the
mold design. The vulcanization conditions can also be optimized.
It is still mostly a joint research process.
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PROCESSES:
MIXING/COMPOUNDING; MOULDING BY COMPRESSION, TRANSFER AND INJECTION;
EXTRUSION; CALENDERING |
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These various processes are available
for studies conducted by the LRCCP. You may even use these equipments
under certain conditions.
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TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE AND AID TO INDUSTRIALIZATION |
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in the laboratory for a specification is rarely directly transferable
into production. Pursuing the study up to the pre-manufacturing
stage, that is taking into account the process envisaged by
the manufacturer, is therefore suggested.
In the same manner, the LRCCP can help in analysing any difficulties
encountered on site, during the processing of rubbers or plastics.
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SPECIAL
MANUFACTURING |
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After the development of a formula,
the LRCCP may retain, upon manufacturer request, complete control
of the manufacture of semi-finished or finished products, depending
on the circumstances: small series, manufacturing difficulties,
confidentiality, etc.
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DEVELOPMENT
AND SUPPLY OF REFERENCE MATERIALS |
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The LRCCP already prepares, controls
and furnishes most of the reference rubbers mentioned in ISO
standards for the evaluation of rubber/liquid interactions and
for certain measurements (consistometric index, abrasion, Goodrich
heat built-up, hardness, etc.). It also provides a reference
plastic for the measurement of viscosity in capillary rheometry.
Providing any other reference rubbers or plastics will be considered,
on request.
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