A 5-STEP MATERIALS SELECTION METHOD FOR PRODUCT DESIGN
On January 28, 1986, the Challenger shuttle exploded 72 seconds into its launch. Besides organizational mismanagement and miscommunication involved in the infamous launch, a technical investigation homed in on the failure of the O-Ring seals within the rockets. The O-rings were made of FKM, a common thermoset elastomer used in sealing applications across several industries. […]