Design
Thermal simulations of a system will show temperatures that will be encountered by a specific component of that system. Knowing what temperature that a specific component will have to endure during use will allow the determination of the best material for that application.
- Example: One of two materials may be used for Component A of a system, acrylic or polycarbonate. Component A will have to endure temperatures of 120 °C during use. Polycarbonate (HDT=140 °C) will not deform at 120 °C but acrylic (HDT=90 °C) would deform. Polycarbonate would be used for Component A in this case.
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