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Glas Basix Series Creamy RY4 Butterscotch Reserve is a blended butterscotch and caramel treat, with a perfectly soft and creamy RY4 tobacco.

Glas Basix Series Nic Salts are best suited to Vape Starter Kits (Mouth to Lung) and Pod Vape Kits.

Nic Salts are extracted directly from the natural tobacco leaf, versus traditionally being made using a form of artificial nicotine called ‘free base’.

Freebase nicotine can be quite harsh on the throat and can cause discomfort for some vapers. Nic salts are absorbed into the body far quicker than standard e-liquid, so it provides a much quicker hit to keep your nicotine cravings at bay.

In addition to this, nic salts take away that harsh throaty aftertaste as they stay smooth even after being heated by your vaping device.

50/50 VG/PG

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Glass-filled nylon is an engineering plastic that combines the strength and mechanical properties of glass with the versatility of nylon, a thermoplastic that’s used in 3D printing, injection molding and CNC machining. Incorporating glass fibers into the nylon matrix improves strength, stiffness, and durability; however, there are some trade-offs to consider. 

In this article, we’ll consider the advantages and disadvantages of glass-filled nylon so that you can evaluate its suitability for your parts. Fictiv helps part designers with material selection and provides free design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback with every quote, so if you’re ready to get started, create a free Fictiv account and upload your designs. 

What is Glass-Filled Nylon?

Nylon is a synthetic polyamide derived from petroleum that’s valued for its toughness, chemical resistance, and temperature resistance. It’s used as fibers in textiles, films for food packaging, and resins for manufacturing. Glass-filled nylon, or glass-reinforced nylon, uses nylon as the base material and combines it with short glass fibers that provide reinforcement.

The short glass fibers in glass-filled nylon significantly increase the strength and resistance of this synthetic plastic. The proportion of glass fibers varies and depends on the desired characteristics of the final material — typically it’s 10% to 40% by weight. Glass-filled nylon also comes in different grades and may be based on nylon 6 or nylon 66 formulations.

The incorporation of glass can be achieved through various methods, such as mixing powdered glass particles into nylon resin, integrating small round glass beads into nylon powder, or blending small glass fibers with nylon pellets or filaments during the extrusion process. Blends such as 30% glass-filled nylon 66 are commonly used for plastic extrusion. 

How Strong is Glass-Filled Nylon?

The strength of glass-filled nylon varies with the specific nylon formulation and the percentage of glass fibers. Strength is also affected by the type and length of the glass fibers, the distribution of fibers within the nylon matrix, and the overall fiber-to-resin ratio. In general, higher percentages of glass fibers result in greater tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance.

Depending on the specific material composition, glass-filled nylon can have tensile strengths ranging from 50–200 MPa. Flexural strengths can range from 50–300 MPa or higher. To determine the exact strength of a particular grade or type, you should consult the material’s technical data sheet and perform testing with sample parts.

What’s the Difference Between Nylon 12 and Glass-Filled Nylon?

Nylon 12 and glass-filled nylon are two distinct materials with different compositions and properties. Nylon 12, which is also known as polyamide 12 or PA 12, is an unfilled thermoplastic polymer that belongs to the nylon family. This semi-crystalline material offers good mechanical strength, high impact resistance, and excellent chemical resistance. 

Nylon 12 also has low moisture absorption, which makes it suitable for use in wet or humid environments, exhibits good dimensional stability, and has low friction properties. Applications for the material span the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods industries.

Glass-filled nylon, on the other hand, is a composite made by incorporating glass fibers into a nylon matrix, which makes it a stronger and more durable material than Nylon 12. Glass-filled nylon is widely used in applications that require high strength and rigidity, such as automotive parts, industrial components, and consumer products.

What are the Advantages of Glass-Filled Nylon?

Glass-filled nylon offers seven main advantages over other materials, including unfilled nylon. 

1. Enhanced Strength and Stiffness: Glass-filled nylon’s higher tensile strength and modulus of elasticity make it suitable for applications that require structural integrity and load-bearing.

2. Improved Dimensional Stability: The addition of glass fibers reduces nylon’s coefficient of thermal expansion for greater dimensional stability. In other words, glass-filled nylon is less prone to warping, shrinking, or expansion with temperature variations.

3. Increased Heat Resistance: Adding glass fibers to nylon increases the material’s heat distortion temperature (HDT). This enables glass-filled nylon to withstand higher operating temperatures without significant deformation or loss of mechanical properties.

4. Enhanced Impact Resistance: Glass-filled nylon can withstand greater impact and has improved resistance to cracking and fracturing. This makes it suitable for applications with dynamic loading.

5. Good Chemical Resistance: Nylon has good chemical resistance but glass-filled versions of this material can also withstand exposure to various chemicals, oils, and solvents.

6. Excellent Moldability: Glass-filled nylon can be molded into complex shapes and intricate designs. It can be injection-molded with ease and supports cost-effective parts production.

7. Electrical Insulation Properties: Like unfilled nylon, glass-filled nylon is electrically insulating. This makes it an option for products with electrical or electronic components. 

What are the Disadvantages of Glass-Filled Nylon?

Although glass-filled nylon offers numerous advantages, there are also disadvantages to consider.

1. Increased Abrasiveness: Glass-filled nylon is more abrasive than unfilled nylon, so there’s increased wear on 3D printer nozzles, injection molds, and CNC machine tools.

2. Higher Cost: Glass-filled nylon tends to cost more than unfilled nylon. Because its added strength and performance come at a higher price, glass-filled nylon may not be cost-effective for some applications.

3. More Brittle: Glass-reinforced nylon tends to be more brittle than unfilled nylon. Therefore, it’s more prone to cracking or fracturing under sudden impact or high-stress conditions.

4. Added Weight: Glass-filled nylon can weigh up to 15% more than unfilled nylon — a drawback for applications where lightweight parts are a priority.

5. Anisotropic Properties: Glass-filled nylon exhibits anisotropic behavior, meaning that its mechanical properties can vary depending on the direction of loading. The alignment of the glass fibers during manufacturing can create variations in strength and stiffness along different axes of the part.

6. Moisture Absorption: Unlike Nylon 12, glass-filled nylon tends to absorb moisture, which can lead to dimensional or structural weaknesses in parts exposed to wet or humid environments. 

How is Glass-Filled Nylon Used in Parts Production?

3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining can all produce parts made of glass-filled nylon materials.

3D Printing

There are three forms of 3D printing that use glass-filled nylon materials:

• SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)
• MJF (Multi Jet Fusion)
• FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 

Because of glass-filled nylon’s abrasiveness, hardened steel nozzles are recommended for 3D printing with the material. With SLS, the most commonly used nylon grade is PA 12, which can be reinforced with up to 40% glass fibers, but another option is nylon 3200 glass-filled material. For FDM 3D printing, glass-filled nylon filaments such as nylon 6 (PA 6) with 30% filler are used.

Injection Molding

Plastic injection molding can use various grades of glass-filled nylon materials, including glass-filled nylon 66 with fiber reinforcement ratios ranging from 10% to 50%. Because of the abrasiveness of glass-filled nylon, tools made of harder steels are recommended since these materials reduce injection mold life.  

CNC Machining

Glass-filled nylon can also be machined, but the material’s abrasiveness poses challenges. As with injection molds and 3D printer nozzles, CNC machine tools wear more quickly when machining glass-filled nylon. For best results, carbide or ceramic tools are recommended for machining glass-filled polymers, and reducing the cutting speed can also reduce tool wear.  

What are Some Applications for Glass-Filled Nylon Parts? 

Glass-filled nylon is used in automotive, electronics, and consumer goods applications because of its electrical insulation, high-temperature resistance, strength, and durability. Although glass-filled nylon weighs more than unfilled nylon, this filled material still weighs less than metal and supports weight reduction initiatives. 

Examples of glass-filled nylon automotive parts include speedometer gears, engine covers, brake fluid reservoirs, windshield wiper parts, connectors, and wire housings. Consumer goods applications include appliance manufacturing. 

Succeeding With Glass-Filled Nylon Parts

Glass-filled nylon is a versatile material that supports 3D printing, injection molding, and 3D printing. But, designers need to consider its advantages and disadvantages during material selection — in addition to strength, factors to consider include cost, exposure to moisture, and weight.  

Partnering with Fictiv means you have access to experts in all three manufacturing methods, so you can get material selection guidance plus design for manufacturing (DFM) assistance to ensure your parts work how you need them to. 

To get started, create your free Fictiv account and request an online CNC quote today. We make complex glass-filled nylon parts at ridiculous speeds!

Researchers report the synthesis and characterisation of a new flame-retardant (FR), UV-curable resin, covalently stabilised with non-halogenated FR-additive, phytic acid (PA) for coating variety of substrates.

Incorporation of polyphosphate-rich compounds, such as PA, in an organic coating formulation is a challenging task. The UV curable FR-resin was prepared by reacting PA with isophorone diisocyanate to form a poly-isocyanate, which was further reacted with hydroxymethyl acrylate to produce methacrylated urethane resin (phyto-urethane-acrylate, PUA). Upon application on metal substrates, PUA resin was UV-cured using a photo initiator.

“Good” flame retardancy index

Surface coatings prepared using the PUA resin showed superior mechanical and thermal properties compared to coatings prepared with a commercially available resin. A proof-of-principle cone calorimetry studies showed that PUA based coatings demonstrated 30 % lower peak heat release rate (PHRR), 25 % lower total heat release (THR) and “Good” flame retardancy index (FRI) properties compared to control coatings prepared with commercially available resins.

The study has been published in Progress in Organic Coatings, Volume 172, November 2022.

Make birthdays extra special with our Happy Birthday candle jar!

Available in gorgeous 30cl Lotti gloss white, these beauties are perfect to turn your customers’ and loved ones’ birthdays into stylish celebrations. With their beautiful ‘happy birthday’ etch, these white candle jars are only waiting for your creative spark to become masterpieces. Combine them with European Golden Wax 464 and one of our luxurious fragrances to complete the effect and wow all who see them!

All our laser-etched designs are made with our in-house laser systems. While our EU warehouse has limited stock, we can accommodate bigger orders by contacting our customer services at [email protected].

Dimensions:

• Inner Diameter – 7.6cm
• Outer Diameter (Top) – 7.78cm
• Outer Height – 9.16cm
• Inner Height – 7.9cm (for wicking)
• Outer Diameter (Bottom) – 7.6cm

Please note:

• Do not wash this product as it might damage the jar. Clean with a soft warm damp cloth.
• All candle jars come empty. Pictures are for inspirational purposes only.

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In this week’s Hardware Spotlight, we had the chance to sit down with Sergiu Dogaru, co-founder at AnyMote. Sergiu Dogaru, Alina Dogaru and their co-founder, Michal Simkovic, created the AnyMote Smart Remote to give us the truly universal remote we’ve all dreamed of. We chatted with Sergiu about manufacturing in China, prepping for a successful Kickstarter, and planning your product timeline.

Your product uses both an app and a hardware product – did the app come first?

Yes, we used the app as a way to validate the basic concept before investing the time and energy into a hardware product. We knew there was a problem around remotes that no one was adequately solving and once we released the app our assumption was confirmed with thousands of downloads for a $10 app in just the first few days.

So what pushed you to eventually develop the AnyMote home device?

Shortly after releasing the app we realized the software alone wasn’t going to cut it. For one, the infrared blaster on the Android phones wasn’t strong enough, the lens wasn’t big enough and the angle wasn’t wide enough. Moreover, iPhones don’t even use infrared, so without an external device iOS users couldn’t utilize the app technology. Our solution was to switch over to using Bluetooth LE to connect all smartphones with the hardware accessory, which acts as a bridge to all infrared home electronics.

Tell us about your first prototype!

At first we started very simply with just an off-the-shelf box to house the electronics we were working with, including our first PCB. Our first real prototype was a modified version of Texas Instrument’s developer kit. After that we also built an Arduino version just to see what was possible, but in the end we decided to just keep it simple.

How did you go about the process of developing the housing?

For the design we started drawing on paper, working with 5 or 6 ideas we had for the shape. For modelling we worked with a local 3D printing vendor in Romania, but the quality wasn’t what we expected or needed. So my advice to other engineers would be to do your research! Invest the time to find a print shop that does it everyday, like you guys. I’ve seen the work you do – it’s very high quality, nothing like what we experienced.

So what was the solution?

We decided to work with a contract manufacturer in Shenzhen that helped us build the prototypes for housing. It’s what made sense for us because they had the tools and experience we needed to get high-quality models.

What did your product development timeline look like?

Everything takes time, and always longer than you expect! We had our first prototype within a month, but just like with the software, the last 10% of the process takes 50% of the time. Before we started, we noticed most startups began working on products about a year and half before launch. At first we thought that was too much time, but in the end we landed up in the same place. If you want to do it right, you need to invest the time.

What did your user testing process look like?

We made the decision to keep the prototype testing within our close circles. My partners and I used it and we had our developers use it as well as close friends and family. It’s a product that’s accessible to and useful for everyone in their daily lives so we didn’t need to find niche groups to test it out. We acquired all the feedback we needed within our own circles.

You had a very successful Kickstarter campaign – congrats! Any tips?

We took a lot of time to organize the Kickstarter page and build up some buzz before launching. About 2-3 months in total. We reached out to other successful Kickstarters asking for tips as well and we realized that pictures and a great video were key elements we needed to focus on. Because the reality is that most people quickly scroll through the page without reading all of the text. So we had a local video company help us to make an excellent video, which we think was a large factor in our success.

Looking forward, what are some of the challenges you see as you aim to get your product to market?

We’re at the point where we’re designing for the inside casing to add the structural support for the batteries and such. At the same time we’re picking a factory to create the molds and the final casing for the product. That’s a big decision and will require a lot of careful consideration.

Overall, what advice would you give to other engineers looking for the success you’ve achieved?

Always aim for the utmost quality from the start and seek an emotional response to your product. Because that’s what will give it the feeling of true quality. An emotional response is what really impresses people when they experience a product. Throughout our process that’s one thing that mattered to us more than anything.

The 2019 Met Gala is in full swing, and the co-chairs — Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Alessandro Michele, Serena Williams, and Anna Wintour — have all arrived, decked out in their regalia and ready to celebrate (in private, mind you, as no press is actually allowed inside the event after the red carpet). Though Gaga and Billy Porter had already basically shut down the show with their incredible interpretations of the "camp" theme, people still couldn't wait to see what Styles would show up wearing, and he did not disappoint.

As the face of Gucci's tailoring collection, it only made sense for Styles to show up wearing the designer, and he arrived on the arm of Alessandro Michele, another co-chair of the Met Gala and the brand's creative director.

Every detail of his look was gorgeous — from the sleek, high-waisted black pants, to the sheer ruffled top with lace sleeves, to the single pearl earring.

Styles also wore heeled shoes (unclear at this point whether they're dress shoes or boots, but they're black and patent and amazing) and a multicolored manicure and accessorized with plenty of rings.

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在日常生活和工作中，您如果幸运的没有遇到过这些情况，也一定听朋友抱怨过：

1、微信中好友分享的重要文件因为过期被清理，找不回来了…. 

2、下班还要工作，回家前得先把文件发到手机，回去再从手机发回到电脑….

3、和同事协作处理项目，来回传输文件结果版本被覆盖了…. 

4、电脑突然死机，重要文件的编辑内容备份失败，无法恢复了…

如果这些问题同样曾困扰着您，相信WPS的这四个功能一定可以帮到您！

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文档多台设备自动同步

避免传输造成丢失的风险

周末加班也好，处理紧急情况也好，现代人总不免在下班时间还要处理工作文件。可随身携带办公电脑太笨重，用微信QQ来回传输文件太麻烦，该怎么办呢？

在WPS中，只需要开启云同步开关，就可以自动同步所有用WPS打开过的文档资料。

您不用背着电脑回家，更不用来回传输文件，公司电脑编辑过的文档，回家打开家里电脑就能继续编辑。只要登录同一账号，所有设备中的文件内容自动同步。

使用步骤：

【1】移动端：打开WPS Office APP，在「云文档」或「我」标签页中选择「我的云服务」，进入页面后打开「文档云同步」即可；

【2】PC端：打开WPS 2019，在「最近」页面的左上角，开启「云同步」开关即可。

02

微信里的传输文件

总是因为过期而丢失

微信是大家日常工作生活中收发、分享文件十分重要的渠道，但微信中的文件有一定的保存期限。

翻了5分钟聊天记录，还不容易找到需要的文件，一点击却弹出「文件已过期或已被清理」… 大家可能经历过不少次这样绝望的时候。

在WPS中，只需要开启「文档雷达」功能，就可以实时备份在微信、QQ中接受到的文档，减少文档在手机中丢失、过期或不宜寻找且难管理的风险。

使用步骤：

【1】移动端：打开WPS Office APP，在「我」标签页中选择「设置」，点击「文档雷达」，选择「接收到新文档自动备份」即可（目前仅支持安卓版）；

【2】PC端：打开WPS 2019，在电脑右下角点击【办公助手图标】进入「WPS办公助手」，在文档雷达页面「开启云备份」即可。

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同一份文档

如何多人同时在线编辑

收集信息、合作写报告……工作生活中总有许多时候需要和他人协作编辑一份文档。

大家改来改去，很容易发生类似自己编辑的内容被覆盖、刚刚更新的内容被他人删改还找不到是谁干的等情况。

而使用WPS时，我们可以创建在线多人协作链接。发送链接给好友，便可实现一个文档多人同时编辑。

文档内容实时同步，协作者的正在编辑或修改的内容也一目了然。编辑表格时，甚至支持查看每个单元格的修改记录哦~

使用步骤：

【1】移动端：打开WPS Office APP，选中文档后，点击「分享」，设置时选择「允许编辑」即可；

【2】PC端：打开WPS 2019，右键单击文档，选择「进入多人编辑」，或者打开文档后直接在「特色功能」栏点击「在线协作」，再点击右上角的「分享」，将链接发送给协作者即可。

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Flame retardant polycarbonate star shaped tea light cups.

Measurements: 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.7cm

Approximate Volume 15ml

Have fun, happy crafting 🙂

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9-in-1 functionality and exclusive:u0026nbsp;Grill technology!

Tefalu0026nbsp;special die-cast aluminum grid grill promises tender, juicy meat or veggies, seared to perfection.

9 functionalities include air fry, grill, roast, broil, bake, dehydrate, toast, rotisserie u0026amp; reheat.

Great cooking performance:u0026nbsp;Extra crisp technology

Rapid air circulation offers the perfect balance of temperature and hot air flow for crispy, golden results

up to 3 meals in one go:u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;Enjoys 3 meals cooking at the same time thanks to the clever design.

7 accessories included:u0026nbsp;2 racks, fries basket, drip tray, chicken fork, fetch rack, grill plate with removable handle

Super fast heat-up, with little to no added oil:u0026nbsp;Enjoy less fat than a deep fryer!* also little to no preheating time is required when compared to traditional ovens thanks to the rapid air circulation system**

Easy to use and clean:u0026nbsp;8 automatic programs

Perfectly prepare a range of dishes, thanks to 8 automatic programs:

Fries, chicken, meat, fish, pizza, cake, dehydration, grill

Digital touch panel u0026amp; removable parts dishwasher safe: An intuitive digital control panel and auto alert provides total convenience. All removable parts dishwasher safe, including the front viewing panel

Adjustable temperature: High-precision temperature control from 45c to 200c promises perfect results every time and is also good for dehydration. A 60-minute timer, and up to 24 hours under dehydration mode

Xl capacity:u0026nbsp;A generous 11 l capacity is perfect for preparing delicious meals

For family and friendsup to 6 people, with great versatility.

• 4 cooking modes to prepare a complete meal: air-fry, grill, roast and bake.

• Digital led display with touch screen to select your cooking programs easily
• Glass windows for easy monitoring
• Auto-off with memory function when removing the frying basket

• Healthy ceramic non-stick coating
• 2 x 4L baskets with separate cooking control to serve up to 6 people
• 9 one-touch presets: fries, chicken, chicken legs, vegetables, bacon, fish, steak, shrimp, bake
• Timer up to 60mn u0026amp;#43; delay function
• Wipes clean easily