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What are Advanced Engineering Plastics?
Advanced Engineering Plastics, also known as high-performance plastics, are a class of materials specifically designed to exhibit exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. These cutting-edge plastics have become a vital component in various industries, including automotive,…
Plastic Sneeze Guards
Sneeze guards or plastic guards are protective barriers designed to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens, particularly during interactions between individuals in public spaces. With the increasing emphasis on health and safety, sneeze guards have become a common feature in various industries,…
Machined Plastic Parts
Unleashing the Power of Machined Plastic Parts Plastic, a remarkably adaptable material, has become a staple in industries such as electronics, packaging, and transportation. While some may believe that metal is the superior choice for these applications, they might be surprised to learn that…
Lexan vs. Perspex Polycarbonate Sheets
Lexan (Polycarbonate) and Perspex (acrylic) are branded names for polycarbonate sheeting. They are both durable materials that are often compared to each other because of similarities in some of their features. Each sheet is manufactured differently from various raw materials. The…
The Advantages Of Custom Plastic Prototyping
Custom plastic prototyping is the quickest and most efficient way to test new product ideas for a company. When business owners have good ideas, they need to know what those products will look like. Plus, their products may require injection molds that will be used inside the factory. There…
Plastic Welding: Common Methods, Techniques & How-To’s
Introduction to Welding Plastics There are several different methods for welding plastic - just like there is for welding other materials. Regarding plastic joining, there are three different methodologies. One can mechanically join plastic, adhesively join plastic, or weld it. Even within these…
Why Should You Create A Prototype For Your Project?
Making a product can be a challenging process. Most consumers are unaware of the time and costs that go into creating a product that is to be launched into the market and sold. Product developers are aware of the rigours involved in this process, however there are ways to make it more management…
CNC vs 3D Printing
During a time of increased creativity and technological advances, two machines are in the forefront of what is being dubbed as the ‘maker’s era’ - the CNC router and the 3D printer. What many may not know about these two pieces of technology is that, instead of directly competing with one another,…
Differences Between Commodity & Engineering Plastics
Thermoplastics are a very large group of plastic materials that are separated into two primary groups according to their use - commodity plastics and engineering plastics. These plastics are composed of long chain molecules called polymers, which maintain their connections through intermolecular…