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Typical Resin Processing Temperatures
PolymerResin Process Temperatures
Process Melt Temp. (°F)Mold Temp. (°F)
ABS  High Impact          440-510      90-180
ABS High Heat 510-540 140-180 
ABS Med Impact 440-510 90-180 
Acetal 380-420 140-220 
Acrylic Gen Purpose   420-485 120-180 
Acrylic High Heat 420-485 120-180 
Acrylic High Impact 420-485 120-180 
Nylon 6/6 500-560 120-180 
Nylon 6 470-530 100-180 
Nylon 6/10 460-510 100-180 
Nylon 12 400-450 80-120 
Polycarbonate Med Vis. 540-570 160-200 
PET - Bottle 520-560 60-120 
PBT 460-490  
PBT 30% Glass Filled 460-490  
Polyetherimide 680-720 220-330 
Polyethylene LD 340-440 50-100 
Polyethylene HD 390-490 50-150 
PPO 480-580 150-220 
Polypropylene 420-520 60-150 
Polystyrene Gen Purpose 360-460 50-120 
Polystyrene High Heat 400-480 50-120 
Polystyrene High Impact 400-480 50-120 
PVC Rigid 320-420 50-120 
PVC Semi Rigid 320-420 50-120 
PVC Flexible 320-420 50-120 
SAN 400-500 70-120 
The information presented on this data sheet was acquired by from various sources, including material producers and recognized testing agencies.  The accuracy of this data has not been verified.  It is presented for reference only.

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