Styrofoam in Inspire Polyfoam

Zaldy Muyargas
Zaldy Muyargas Altair Community Member
edited February 2023 in Community Q&A

Hi everyone, I just got a question regarding inspire polyfoam. The question was can we use other polymer such as Styrofoam that use in ice box products because as per in the description on marketplace, Inspire Polyfoam can accommodate only PU or Polyurethane. May I know if its possible to do this in this software. If not, may I know what can be use. Thanks everyone.

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  • SungMoon Kim_21094
    SungMoon Kim_21094
    Altair Employee
    edited February 2023

    Dear @Zaldy Muyargas 


    I will explain your quesion by comparing it with polyurethane molding.

    Polyurethane foam
    Material: made from liquid mixture(polyol, isocyanate, and additives to foam with a chemical reaction.)
    Material Type: Thermo-set material
    Please refer to the video below for polyurethane foam.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u70Hg0KYvao
    image
    Styrofoam
    Material: tiny pellets
    Material Type: Thermo-plastic material
    Please refer to the video below for Styrofoam.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd9ZAroCwkk
    image

    Conclusion
    1. The two products look similar on the outside, but the fair reaction is different.
    2. Inspire PolyFoam analyze chemical reactions of polyurethane foam, such as insulation in refrigerators, car seat cushions and etc.

    If you have any additional questions, please ask me again.


    Thanks and Best Regards,
    Sung-Moon Kim 

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