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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.
- Performance Plastics – Experts in Extremely Tight Tolerance Custom Injection Molding June 17, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, FEP & PFA, Medical & Life Science, PAI Torlon, PEI (Polyetherimide) Ultem, PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) Ryton, Precision Injection Molding For four decades, Performance Plastics has been delivering the highest quality custom plastic injection molding solutions in the industry for our customers. We take a highly specialized and consultative approach, working closely with our customers to develop the solutions needed to solve the most complicated issues. We have the experience to take a project from… Read More
- Plastic Injection Molding vs 3D Printing June 3, 2021 Topics: Blog, FEP & PFA, PAI Torlon, PEEK, PEI (Polyetherimide) Ultem, PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) Ryton, Precision Injection Molding Choosing the best technology for your application Plastic injection molding and 3D printing are both viable technologies. 3D printing has given engineers the power to create designs and bring them to life in a matter of hours. Injection molding, on the other hand, is the proven technology for complexity, quality, and value. It is used… Read More
- Performance Plastics Announces New Website Launch May 25, 2021 Topics: Blog, News May 25, 2021 (Cincinnati, OH) Performance Plastics – Problem Solved – today announced the launch of its newly designed website www.performanceplastics.com to provide customers more relevant and easier to find information on thermoplastic high-performance polymers for the aerospace, medical and diversified industrial markets. Since 1982, Performance Plastics, has partnered with its customers to leverage the… Read More
- Performance Plastics – Experts in Molding High Performance Plastics – Torlon® May 12, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, Design Engineering, Diversified Industrial, Medical & Life Science, PAI Torlon, Video Performance Plastics specializes in precision injection molding of high-performance plastics. Our precise production process gives us the ability to injection mold difficult polymers, producing high quality thermoplastic products. High performance plastic materials, such as PAI (Polyamidimide) Torlon®, possess ideal properties when it comes to molding for strength and durability. Recognized as one of the highest… Read More
- Product Spotlight – EnduroSharp® Torlon® Gap Blade & Holder Kit May 5, 2021 Topics: Blog, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon EnduroSharp® has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® tools are made from Torlon®, a high strength polymer, creating a non-metallic gap blade tool that will not damage composite structures during use. The EnduroSharp® lineup consists of a variety of scraper blades, gap blades, reamers, cutters, bits,… Read More
- Come See Our New EnduroSharp(R) Products at MRO Americas 2021 April 21, 2021 Topics: Blog Come See Our New EnduroSharp(R) ABNIR “Fly Away” Compact Surface Prep Kit at MRO Americas Performance Plastics – Booth 606 MRO Americas – Orlando FL – April 27th thru April 29th EnduroSharp(R) has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® tools are made from Torlon®, a high… Read More
- Tight Tolerances & Material Selection April 7, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, Design Engineering, FEP & PFA, Industrial CT Scanning Service, PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) Ryton, TPI (Polyimide) EXTEM Plastic injection molding continues to become more and more sophisticated with part tolerances becoming tighter and tighter. Initially, tight tolerance was defined as +/-.002 inches and a very tight tolerance is +/-.001 inches. But today there are many factors that impact tight tolerance including part complexity and size, resin selection, tooling, and process conditions. So,… Read More
- Introducing the EnduroSharp® Nutplate Abrasion Tool (NAT) April 1, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, PAI Torlon For decades, maintenance personnel have searched for a non-metallic scraper tools or sealant remover tools that could hold an effective edge, but not damage aircraft structures, like composite and aluminum. That’s why Performance Plastics created the patented EnduroSharp® line of Torlon® Maintenance Tools. Suitable for aircraft, automotive, marine and windmill structures, these nonmetallic scraper tools hold… Read More
