HIGH MODULUS LASER DIRECT STRUCTURING POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITES WITH ENHANCED PLATING PERFORMANCE AND BROAD LASER WINDOW AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a polymer composition. The disclosed composition comprises a polycarbonate polymer, a laser direct structuring additive capable of being activated by electromagnetic radiation and thereby forming elemental metal nuclei, reinforcing filler, and a laser direct structuring synergist. Also disclosed is a method for making the disclosed polymer composition and an article of manufacture comprising the disclosed polymer composition.

主权项

1. A polymer composition comprising:
a. a polycarbonate polymer; b. a laser direct structuring additive capable of being activated by electromagnetic radiation to form an elemental metal nuclei; c. a reinforcing filler; and d. a laser direct structuring synergist that does not comprise a substantially linear polycarbonate polymer; and wherein the polymer composition is capable of being plated after being activated using a laser.