User Inputs Affecting SFM Material Utilization

The following process setup options affect Structural Foam Molding material utilization (see Material Utilization for Plastic Molding):

Percentage of Mold Filled

Process Setup Options provide the following alternatives:

• Default percentage (0.75, specified as a cost model variable)

• User-defined value (0.60-1.00)

Foaming Agent

Process Setup Options provide the following alternatives:

• Default agent (p-Toluenesulfonyl semicarbazide)

• User-specified agent

Percentage of Chemical Foaming Agent Used

Process Setup Options provide the following alternatives:

• Default percentage (0.005, specified in the foaming agent lookup table)

• User-defined value (0.000-0.250)

Chemical Foaming Agent Cost

Process Setup Options provide the following alternatives:

• Default cost (0.04 USD/kg, specified in the foaming agent lookup table)

• User-defined value (>=0.00 USD/kg)

Percentage of Physical Gas Used

Process Setup Options provide the following alternatives:

• Default percentage (0.00)

• User-defined value (0.00-0.25)

Physical Gas Cost

Process Setup Options provide the following alternatives:

• Default cost (<0.01 USD/kg)

• User-defined value (>=0.00 USD/kg)