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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Understanding 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.
Read MoreThe Many Benefits of Annealing Custom Plastic Parts
January 25, 2021
Want to ensure the success of your manufacturing project? This guide can help you understand the many benefits of annealing custom plastic parts.
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Kinds of Plastics?
January 12, 2021
What are the most common kinds of plastics? There are dozens of them with different names, properties and applications. Here is what distinguishes them.
Read MoreThe Advantages of Plastic in Healthcare
January 11, 2021
The advantages of plastic in healthcare include lower costs and greater design potential. Most crucially, they’re safer for healing patients.
Read MoreHow Acetone Affects Certain Plastics
December 15, 2020
When choosing a plastic for your custom parts, you’ll find that while some properties may recommend a certain plastic, other properties rule it out. One way to instantly rule a material out? The plastic chemical resistance chart. Before you do anything else, make sure you consult the chart so that your product can have a […]
Read MoreTips for Minimizing the Cost of Plastic CNC Machining
December 08, 2020
CNC machining is popular in production for many reasons. It’s safe, accurate, fast, and budget-friendly—but there’s room for improvement in any project. Take advantage of these tips for minimizing the cost of plastic CNC machining, and you can turn a great manufacturing decision into a brilliant one. Keep Designs Simple The geometry is critical for […]
Read MoreReasons To Use 3D Printing for Your Parts
December 04, 2020
As technology advances, it’s exciting to see industries discover new applications for 3D printing and watch as more materials adapt to this manufacturing method. But the main reasons to use 3D printing for your parts have remained the same from the beginning, and they are considerable. 3D printing is a process that’s good for your […]
Read MoreThe Advantage of Using Polyethylene for Plastic Parts
November 17, 2020
Polyethylene is the most widely used plastic in the world—and with good reason. Because of its superior impact strength and ability to stretch thin without breaking, it has uses in almost every industry. The advantage of using polyethylene for plastic parts comes down to one thing: versatility. History The discovery of polyethylene as it exists […]
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