dimensional stability

[də·′men·chən·əl stə′bil·əd·ē]

(graphic arts)

The percentage of change in size of paper under two different conditions of temperature and humidity.

(materials)

The ability of a material, such as a textile or plastic, to hold its shape over a period of time and under specific conditions.

Dimensional stability

Applies to a material that has little moisture movement and creep, since thermal and elastic deformation are unavoidable.

dimensional stability

The degree to which a material maintains its original dimensions when subjected to changes in temperature and humidity. See equilibrium moisture content.

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Key Words: Vinylsiloxanether, Autoclave sterilization, Elastomers, Dimensional stability.

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY OF VINYLSILOXANETHER IMPRESSION MATERIAL AFTER AUTOCLAVE STERILIZATION AN IN VITRO STUDY

Spray foams with PM-300 also reportedly had improved compressive strength, which is important for dimensional stability when reducing density.

Fine-tuning insulation foams: thermal insulation has become 'eco-friendly,' but now the challenge is to optimize economics, processing, and performance

Dicalite diatomaceous earth fillers used primarily in antiblocking of PE films help reduce weight, increase impact resistance through nondirectional reinforcement, and give dimensional stability.

Fillers

Provided the maximum temperature of the housing remains below this temperature, dimensional stability is assured.

Turbochargers boost Ni-resist usage

Their advantages as tooling materials are a low shrinkage rate, high compressive strength, dimensional stability and good resistance to wear and corrosive environments.

Plastics gain importance as patternmaking material

Moreover, there is a significant reduction in water absorption, which ensures dimensional stability, Clariant claims.

Polar PE wax couples natural fibers in HDPE

These functional fillers are said to offer such benefits to compounds as improved strength, improved heat distortion temperature, reduced mold shrinkage, excellent reinforcement and cost performance with chopped and milled glass, and improved dimensional stability, according to the company.

Treated wollastonites

The challenge to achieve dimensional stability and accuracy in gray iron castings appears overwhelming when one considers the variables of the total system (Fig.

Dimensionally accurate, lightweight castings immediate goal of auto industry

Housing dimensional stability and precision are extremely important because the locations of gear axes in housings must line up to hold gears in alignment, even as loading and temperature changes.

Gear molding: where it's headed: plastic gears are growing larger, more precise, more complex in geometry, and more powerful. High-performance resins and long-fiber compounds are aiding this evolution

It is said to be ideal for molding processes that require low pressures and easier mold filling, and for applications that demand smooth, high-quality surfaces and excellent dimensional stability, according to the company.

Semi-free-flow modified PTFE

Pearlite decomposition is unavoidable over extended exposure to 1000F, and pearlitic irons lose long-term strength and dimensional stability, leaving annealed and ferritic or austenitic irons for high temperature applications.

Selecting materials for high temp exhaust manifold applications

New PPS compounds include Luvotech TLC80009, a 20% carbon-filled material that is electrically conductive and offers high dimensional stability for use in electronic data storage and semiconductor chip transport.

PPS & nylon compounds are conductive & lubricated