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Amodel AFA-6145 V0 Z is a 45% glass-fiber reinforced, flame retardant grade of polyphthalamide (PPA) resin specifically formulated for connector applications requiring compatibility with both infrared and vapor phase soldering operations typically used by the electronics industry.
Amodel AFA-6145 V0 Z offers high flow and short molding cycles, thereby enhancing molding productivity and lowering costs.
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Material Status
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Filler / Reinforcement
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Additive
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Features
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Uses
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RoHS Compliance
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Automotive Specifications
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Appearance
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Processing Method
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Multi-Point Data
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Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Density
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g/cm³
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ISO 1183/A |
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Molding Shrinkage
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ASTM D955 | ||
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Flow
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in/in
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Across Flow
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in/in
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Nominal Value
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Test Method
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Tensile Strength (Break)
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psi
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ASTM D638 |
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Tensile Elongation (Break)
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%
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ASTM D638 |
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Flexural Modulus
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psi
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ASTM D790 |
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Flexural Strength
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psi
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ASTM D790 |
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Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Notched Izod Impact
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ft·lb/in
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ASTM D256 |
| Thermal |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
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°F
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ASTM D648 |
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Peak Melting Temperature
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°F
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ASTM D3418 |
| Electrical |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Surface Resistivity
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ohm
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ASTM D257 |
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Volume Resistivity
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ohm·cm
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ASTM D257 |
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Dielectric Strength (0.0625 in)
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V/mil
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ASTM D149 |
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Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
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ASTM D150 |
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Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
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ASTM D150 |
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Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
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UL 746 |
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High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI)
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0.0295 in
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0.0591 in
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0.118 in
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Hot-wire Ignition (HWI)
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UL 746 | ||
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0.0295 in
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0.0591 in
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0.118 in
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| Flammability |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Flame Rating 2 (0.0313 in)
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UL 94 |
| Related Terminology | |||
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Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Amodel® AFA-6145 V0 Z, Amodel AFA6145 V0 Z, Amodel® , Amodel, AmodelAFA6145V0Z, AFA, AFA 6145 V 0 Z, AFA-6145 V0 Z, AFA6145 V0 Z, AFA:6145 V0 Z, AFA/6145 V0 Z, AFA+6145 V0 Z, AFA_6145 V0 Z, AFA 6145 V0 Z, AFA6145, 6145V, V0, 0Z, AFA6145V0Z, AFA_6145V0Z, Polyphthalamide, PPA, Polyamide, Nylon, Solvay Specialty, 6145AFA
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| Features | |||
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Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Electrical Properties, High Flow, High Melt, High MFI, Hot Water Moldable, Good Stiffness, High Strength.
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| Uses | |||
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Uses may also be described by the following terms: Housings, Housing, Industrial Parts, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Cell Phones, Cellular Telephone.
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| Automotive Specifications | |||
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This plastic material has approval for 1 automotive specifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of specifications for that agency): ASTM (1).
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Nominal Value
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Drying Temperature
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°F
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Drying Time
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hr
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Suggested Max Moisture
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%
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Rear Temperature
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°F
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Front Temperature
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°F
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Processing (Melt) Temp
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°F
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Mold Temperature
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°F
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Injection Rate
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| Injection Notes | |||
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Injection Rate: 3 to 4 in/sec
Adjust holding pressure to 1/2 injection pressure. Set hold time to maximize part weight. A general purpose screw is recommended, with minimum back pressure. |
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| Notes |
| 1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications. |
| 2This flammability rating is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions. |

