Comparing Injection-Molded vs. Machined Plastic Gears
Learn how injection-molded and machined plastic gears differ in cost, accuracy, and production scale. Choose the right solution for your machinery.
December 23, 2024
Stock vs. Custom Plastic Parts in Product Design
Explore the dynamics of product design with insights into stock and custom plastic parts. Understand the implications for quality and cost in your next project.
December 12, 2024
Plastic Burrs: What They Are and the Different Types
Plastic burrs are tiny imperfections that can compromise production quality. Learn about their formation and removal in this detailed article.
December 10, 2024
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Different Methods for 3D Printing Your Custom Parts
May 13, 2021
There’s more to additive manufacturing than one technique. We discuss different methods for 3D printing your custom parts and their various advantages.
Read MorePlastic Machining Parts vs. Plastic Injection Molding
April 26, 2021
What’s the Difference? Manufacturers have various techniques to take your custom part from design concept to reality. Here’s how you can distinguish between two of the most popular methods. Machining This is also called CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining or subtractive manufacturing. Specialized equipment is programmed to cut away material from a solid plastic “blank” […]
Read MoreDifferent Techniques for Welding Plastics
April 22, 2021
Custom plastic parts can only add up to a strong, solid whole if they’re secured together well. And just as with metals, welding is often the answer. There are several different techniques for welding plastics that can increase the possibilities for the final result’s shape, size, and complexity. The Welding Process The process of welding […]
Read MoreChart Cheat Sheet: The Most Chemically Resistant Plastics
April 13, 2021
Don’t want to analyze a data? You can start with this list of the most chemically resistant plastics to see if they’re right for your project.
Read MoreHow 3D Printing Is Changing the Construction Industry
April 01, 2021
You can already see proof of how 3D printing is changing the construction industry. It’s cheaper, faster, stronger, less wasteful, and much cooler.
Read MoreHow Plastic Tanks Are Manufactured
March 24, 2021
Designing a custom container is a big responsibility with many variables. Find out how plastic tanks are manufactured before you start your own project.
Read MoreA Glossary of Terms Used in Plastic Manufacturing
March 10, 2021
Are you getting tired of saying, “Excuse me—what?” A glossary of terms used in plastic manufacturing might help you understand the processes involved.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Two Types of Thermoforming
March 02, 2021
How do you know which manufacturing process is right for your custom components? One place to begin is by understanding the two types of thermoforming.
Read MoreHow To Lower the Costs of Your 3D Printing Project
March 02, 2021
Why is there so much hype about 3D printing? Because this method reinvents how we approach manufacturing—and because it can save money. But there’s always room for improvement. It’s worth your time to strategize about how to lower the costs of your 3D printing project even further. 3D printing differs from traditional techniques in that […]
Read MoreWhy Polypropylene Is So Widely Used in Manufacturing
February 22, 2021
What’s flexible, lightweight, adaptable, nearly unbreakable, and inexpensive? Those properties are why polypropylene is so widely used in manufacturing.
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