Research Article

Model to Predict Polymer Fibre Diameter during Melt Spinning

Table 1

Relevant process parameters for the capillary rheometer samples.

MaterialTemperature (°C)Air pressure (bar)Throughput (mm s-1)Die (L/D) (mm)

PMMA 6 N2401/2/30.27/0.53/1.0610/1, 30/1
PMMA 7 N2401/2/30.27/0.53/1.0610/1
PS 158 N2401/2/30.27/0.53/1.0610/1
PET RT20280/2901/2/30.27/0.53/1.0610/1
PP HP561 R210/230/2501/2/30.27/0.53/1.0610/1