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Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
Performance Plastics is in touch with the latest trends, research and insight into technology, injection molding and the plastics supply chain around the world.
- The Benefits of FEP and PFA Conductive Polymers September 28, 2023 Topics: Blog, FEP & PFA Materials Blog Conductive polymers such as FEP and PFA are a class of materials that exhibit electrical conductivity while maintaining the mechanical properties and processability of traditional polymers. These materials have garnered significant attention and research interest due to their unique combination of properties, which offer a wide range of potential applications. Here are some of the… Read More
- The Importance of Maintenance of Injection Molds September 14, 2023 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs Maintenance of injection molds is crucial in manufacturing plastic and metal parts. It plays a significant role in ensuring product quality, minimizing downtime, and extending the lifespan of the molds. Here are some key reasons highlighting the importance of maintenance of injection molds: Quality Assurance: Regular maintenance helps uphold the quality and consistency of the… Read More
- Process Monitoring is Crucial in Tight Tolerance HPM Plastic Injection September 7, 2023 Topics: Blog, Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Materials Blogs Plastic Injection Molding HPM (high-performance material) parts with tight tolerances demand that processes are repeatable within established limits. Performance Plastics utilizes best practices to eliminate process inefficiencies and unplanned maintenance, when working with materials such as Torlon (PAI), PEEK, Ultem (PEI) and FEP/PFA. Simple processes must take place every shift to ensure that process and… Read More
- Performance Plastics – Resin Compounds in Aerospace Applications August 24, 2023 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog Resin compounds play a crucial role in various aerospace applications due to their lightweight, high-strength, and durable properties. They are commonly used in the aerospace industry for manufacturing components such as aircraft structures, interior components, propulsion systems, and more. Here are some key points about the use of resin compounds in aerospace applications: Composite Materials:… Read More
- What You Don’t Know About FEP/PFA Injection Molding Is Costing You Money August 24, 2023 Topics: Blog A fluoropolymer is one of the growing number of fluorocarbon-based polymers. They are widely used in healthcare applications due to their biocompatibility, lubricity, sterilizability, chemical inertness, thermal stability, barrier properties and high purity. However, when compared with other resins, they are significantly more expensive and require special techniques to injection mold due to their shear sensitivity, high… Read More
- Designing for Manufacturing using Plastic Injection Molding August 17, 2023 Topics: Blog, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Videos Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a crucial aspect of the plastic injection molding process. It involves optimizing the design of a plastic part to ensure that it can be easily and cost-effectively manufactured using injection molding techniques. Here are some key considerations and guidelines for DFM in plastic injection molding: Part Geometry and Complexity: Keep… Read More
- Benefits of Reshoring Injection Molds in a Post-Covid Economy August 10, 2023 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs 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… Read More
- EnduroSharp® Surface Preparation Tools to achieve the best Adhesive Bond August 3, 2023 Topics: Blog, EnduroSharp Blogs 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… Read More
