Material selection

Raw material manufacturers offer a wide range of thermoplastics for producing injection molded MIDs using LPKF-LDS technology:







PA6/6T (semi-aromatic polyamide), based on Ultramid® (BASF AG)

• high thermal dimensional stability, suitable for reflow soldering (including lead-free solder)
• good mechanical properties

PBT, PET and blends (thermoplastic polyester), based on Pocan® (LANXESS)

• good mechanical and electrical properties
• high thermal dimensional stability with addition of PET

Crosslinkable PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), VESTODUR® CL (Degussa AG)

• migration-resistant flame retardant (V0-0.4 mm according to UL94)
• irradiation crosslinking for high heat resistance (all soldering processes)

LCP (liquid crystal polymer), based on Vectra® (Ticona GmbH)

• good flow properties
• good dimensional stability under thermal stress

PC/ABS (polycarbonate/acrylnitrile butadiene styrol)*

• good surface properties
• good mechanical properties

* under development


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