Roderick Reber

Deep Draw Thermoforming of Semi-crystalline PAEKs

Abstract

We will discuss an overview of the Kepstan® PEKK copolymer range including how the tunable crystallization range enables new processing methods. Deep draw forming of semi-crystalline PEKK process and equipment requirements. Chemical resistance and environmental stress cracking resistance of amorphous PEKK, semi-crystalline PEKK, and a range of other high performance polymers.

About the Speaker

Roderick Reber is a Technical Service and Applications Development Engineer at Arkema Inc. He has over 10 years of experience working in high performance polymers research and applications development. He currently supports application development of Kepstan PEKK in traditional polymer processing methods and additive manufacturing. Roderick has an MBA from Villanova University, an MSc from Drexel University and a B.S from the Pennsylvania State University in Materials Science and Engineering.

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