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Tg is a physical quantity that is determined by the type of plastic. By knowing the value of Tg, it is possible to estimate the time required for the molded item to cool inside the cavity and the molded item temperature at which it can be ejected from the mold.
The values of Tg are given below for the major plastics:
Name of plastic Tg
Polyethylene -125℃
Polypropylene 0℃
Polyvinyl chloride 87℃
Polystyrene 100℃
ABS 80-125℃
Polymethyl methacrylate 90℃
Polyamide 6 50℃
Polyamide 66 50℃
Polyacetal -50℃
Polycarbonate 150℃
Polyphenylene sulfide 126℃
Polyurethane -20℃
Polyether sulfone 230℃
Polyphenylene oxide 104-120℃
Polyamide imide 275℃
Polylactic acid 57℃
Polytetrafluoroethylene 126℃
EVA -42℃
Polyacrylonitrile 104℃
Polyfluoro vinylidene 35℃
Polypropylene terephthalate 50℃
Polyethylene terephthalate 69℃
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