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design that can be realized using polymeric composites. The confidence of realizability of design is the capability to convert it into a
product. The next step is the selection processing of raw materials
to realize the product. This means the processability of materials is
governed by compatibility between reinforcement and matrix, percolation of resin, cost of raw materials, etc. Even during the processing of the polymeric composites, processing parameters may
influence the processability and the final outcome as a product.
Finishing, printing, or assembly of the product are also influenced
by the further processability offered by the product. Therefore, the
whole issue of processability is interlinked, and product development is dependent on processability, as shown in . Fig. 1.3.
Cost of
the product
Performance
Quality of
the product
Dimensions
of
Processability
. Fig. 1.2 Dimensions of processability
Processability
Product
design
• Need
• Structural design
• Design Review
• Testing
• Characterisation
• Process parameters
• In process quality
• Acceptance test
• Qualification test
• Configuration
• Dimensions
• Service
environment
• Compatibility
• Dimensions
• Cost
• Production
rate
• Finishing
• Printing
• Assembly
• Packaging
• Compatibility
• Dimensions
• Rheology
• Form
• Cost
Raw
materials
Processing
method
Post
fabrication
. Fig. 1.3 Dependence of product development on processability
1.2 · Dimensions of Processability