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In article 14386@lut.ac.uk, A.H.Al_ashaab@lut.ac.uk (AH Al_ashaab)  writes:
>Hi
>this the first time for me to use this group and I hope I am not
>misusing it!
>I always read in the books or papers that the plastic material
>suppliers give information about a good design guide of the plastic
>products such as the best Max. or Min. wall thickness to be 
>used or the length of the wall or the best dimension of a Rib and 
>Boss or the shape of round corner and so on. The reason I am
>send this message is ask if any body can tell about any plastic 
>material suppliers whom really can give such information.
>
>Thanks
>Ahmed AL-ASHAAB
>Manuf. Eng Dept., Loughborough Univ of Tech
>Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3TU, England.
>EMail: A.H.Al_ashaab@lut.ac.uk OR ahmed@mansun.lut.ac.uk
>Tel 0509-263171 Ext. 4247 Fax. 0509-267725


Actually, If you know what you are asking for, and are persistent
enough, most companies have the info.  Other sources:

Plastics Encyclopedia - annualy book with 1/2 to 2 page essays on most
if not all plastics produced in the US.  I don't remember off the top
of my head who publishes this, but it has most of what you want.  In
addition to the essays, it has massive tables listing properties.

GE plastics database - this is a free online design package produced by
GE.  Mail me if you want the subscription info (I don't have it handy
right now).
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