Determination of mechanical performance of glass fiber reinforced and elastomer filled polyamide 6 composites

In this study, the mechanical performances of neat Polyamide 6 (PA6) polymer, 20wt.% glass fiber reinforced PA6, and 8% SEBS elastomer with 20% PA6 composite were investigated. Composite materials first produced in form granules by using a twin-screw extruder. Later, test samples molded, accordance American Society Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, an injection molding technique. Mechanical parameters such as tensile strength, modulus, elongation at break, impact flexural modulus determined tensile, impact, bending tests. With addition reinforcement to polymer matrix, properties increased, while break strength decreased. For rubber additive, increased 177%, other values The fractured surface microstructure images obtained from tests examined scanning electron microscope.