According to the American Manufacturing Resurgence Poll, 48% of CEOs have restored some or all of their operations. Reshoring refers to the process of bringing back manufacturing or other business operations to the domestic country from overseas locations. Transferring molds from Asia back to the United States has been a huge topic post-Covid. In a […]
Using adhesives for connection technology has many benefits. It is cost-efficient, and fast, and allows homogeneous stress distribution between the bonded surfaces. Adhesively bonded surfaces consist generally of two joined components and a layer of adhesive between them. The most important part of the bond is the adhesive itself, followed by the preparation process that […]
Expertise plays a vital role in precision injection molding. Precision injection molding involves the production of high-quality, complex, and intricate plastic parts with tight tolerances. It requires specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to achieve consistent and accurate results. Here are some reasons why expertise is critical in precision injection molding: Tooling Design: Expertise in precision […]
Introducing the EnduroSharp® TSR Cutter, specifically designed for larger aircraft maintenance applications. Made from resharpenable Torlon®, the SR Cutter is the newest addition to the EnduroSharp® line of tools. EnduroSharp® TSR Cutters are specially engineered to handle challenging tasks such as the removal of sealants and adhesives from aircraft wing fuel tanks and around fasteners […]
In order to ensure the safety of medical devices, USP Class VI testing is required. Developed by the United States Pharmacopeia, the Class VI test is a specific test conducted on medical devices to assess their biocompatibility. It is designed to evaluate the potential adverse biological effects of the materials used in a medical device […]
Engineered Plastic Medical Devices are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. The growth of polymers has transformed the marketplace, with plastic medical devices steadily replacing other materials such as glass, ceramics, and metals, wherever applicable. Peek (Polyether Ether Ketone) plastics are widely used in the medical device industry due to their excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and resistance […]
Correctly and efficiently performing aircraft maintenance requires the correct tools. Patented EnduroSharp® Torlon® aircraft maintenance tools, exclusively from Performance Plastics, are the correct tools. They are non-metallic scraper tools that quickly and effectively remove silicone, sealants, adhesives, and coatings while keeping an effective edge and not damaging underlying materials. At the time of development, many […]
A Mold flow analysis is a software simulation that can show how resin will fill the mold during the injection molding process. By understanding material fill, injection mold designers can better position gates, anticipate where knit lines will appear, and locate difficult-to-fill spots in the mold. The predictive process of mold flow analysis can uncover design issues, […]
Micro injection molding is a specialized form of injection molding that is used to produce small, intricate parts with high precision and accuracy, It has gained significant attention in various industries, including medical devices, electronics, automotive, and aerospace/defense. In recent years, several innovations have emerged in micro injection molding, improving its capabilities, and expanding […]
A family mold is a mold that produces different parts using the same base. There can be multiple cavities for different part numbers. Family molds often have a building cost advantage over molds dedicated to a single part number. A common usage is to combine two halves of housing into a family mold. Halves are […]
