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LCP+45%GF/MF for 0.3 mm thin-wall fan blades, RF antenna housings, and reflow-compatible motor components. PBT+GF for ESC and electronics enclosures. We have hands-on LCP processing experience — not a catalog claim.

The LCP Advantage

Why LCP Changes What's Possible

Liquid Crystal Polymer is the material that separates technically capable molders from commodity shops. Its combination of ultra-thin-wall flow, high-temperature resistance, and RF transparency has no parallel in conventional engineering resins.

0.3 mm Thin Wall

LCP's rod-like molecules form a self-reinforcing skin layer under shear, enabling wall thicknesses that would cause short shots in any other resin — including 0.1 mm with specific grades.

HDT to 340°C

Withstands lead-free reflow soldering (260°C peak). Motor components adjacent to high-current FETs. Stator overmolds. No degradation under sustained 200–240°C service.

RF Transparent

Dielectric constant Dk 2.9–3.5, loss factor Df 0.002–0.004, water absorption below 0.02%. The material of choice for GPS, 2.4/5.8 GHz FPV, and mmWave radar radomes.

Low CTE

In-flow CTE of 5–15 ppm/K rivals metals — enabling precision hybrid assemblies and post-mold warpage below 0.05 mm. Dimensionally stable post-reflow.

Materials

LCP+45%GF/MF vs PBT+30%GF

LCP + 45% GF/MF — Premium, High-Margin Applications

The mineral filler (talc, mica, calcium carbonate) in LCP+GF/MF grades specifically suppresses LCP's intrinsic flow-direction anisotropy, reducing warpage in flat parts and improving weld-line integrity. This is the advanced formulation used in fan blades, antenna housings, and SMT-compatible connector bodies.


  • Thin-wall: 0.3 mm standard, 0.1 mm with specific grades
  • HDT: 250–340°C
  • CTE (flow): 5–15 ppm/K
  • Dk: 2.9–3.5 (DC to mmWave)
  • Df: 0.002–0.004
  • Water absorption: <0.02%
  • UL 94 V-0 inherent (no FR additives)

Sumitomo SUMIKASUPER E6808UHF Sumitomo E6000HF Series Celanese Vectra E130i Solvay Xydar M-345

PBT + 30% GF — Dependable Mid-Tier

ESC housings, brushless motor end-bells and covers, sensor enclosures, FPV connector housings, battery-compartment hardware, and small EDF fan frames where LCP's cost premium is not justified.


  • Tensile strength: 145–230 MPa
  • HDT: ~205°C at 1.82 MPa
  • Water absorption: 0.02–0.2%
  • CTI: up to 600 V
  • UL 94 V-0 typical at 1.5 mm
  • Dimensionally stable post-mold

BASF Ultradur B4300 G6 Celanese Celanex 2300GV1/30 Envalior Pocan B3235
Applications

Where We Apply These Materials

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EDF Fan Blades & Housings

LCP+GF/MF for 0.3 mm fan blades with 0.5 mm tip clearance precision

Brushless Motor Components

Stator overmolds, end caps, and bearing housings in LCP and PBT

ESC Housings

PBT+GF for electronic speed controller enclosures

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RF & Antenna Housings

LCP for GPS (1.575 GHz), 2.4/5.8 GHz video TX, and 77 GHz radar radomes

Gimbal Components

Precision yaw/pitch housings and IMU enclosures

Structural Frame Parts

Arms, landing gear, and prop guards in reinforced engineering resins

Taiwan Supply Chain Advantage

Co-Located with the Drone Ecosystem

Aurora Precision is geographically positioned adjacent to Taiwan's cooling-fan and motor industry — Sunon, Delta, AVC, ADDA, and Sanyo Denki all maintain significant Taiwan operations. This means shorter logistics, faster sampling, and a supply chain that Western defense and industrial drone programs can qualify as NDAA-friendly and non-China sourced.

Why This Matters for Your Program

Designing a Drone or UAV Component?

Tell us your wall thickness, temperature requirements, and whether RF transparency matters. We'll tell you which LCP grade fits — and whether the cost premium is justified for your application.

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