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or, alternatively, by previously melt mixing in a uniax-
ial or biaxial extruder and then subject it to molding.
The resin composition may be used in extrusion mold-
ing, blow molding, or in injection molding.
For example, 97% PA 6 and 3% of PA 6I/6T are uni-
formly mixed in advance, and kneaded to prepare pel-
lets of a PA resin composition. Before further use and
examination of their properties, the pellets are dried
for 24 h under reduced pressure at 110
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C[34].
12.5.4 Electroplated Articles
Motor vehicles include a substantial number of
chrome-plated parts for both decorative and functional
purposes. The overall ...