Effects of Cryogenic Aging on a Rapid Prototyped (RP) Polymer
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Date
2002
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Fuentes, F.
Gallardo Jr., A.
Martinez, J.
Bullman, J.
Foyos, J.
Mendelson, M.
Noorani, R.
Fritz, B.
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Little research has been done on the post-processing (aging) of rapid prototyped (RP) polymers at temperatures below 123K (–238˚F). Test specimens of RP thermosetting resin (DSM-Somos 8110) were fabricated and cryogenically aged from 10-25 hours. The tensile strength and impact toughness were measured. This work will study the effect of cryogenic aging on yield strength of Somos 8110. This paper will also discuss our interpretation of the data based on fractography.