Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
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- Product Spotlight – EnduroSharp® Torlon® Gap Filler Removal Discs (GFRD) November 11, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog, EnduroSharp Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog 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 tool that will not damage composite structures during use. The EnduroSharp® lineup consists of a variety of scraper blades, gap blades, reamers, cutters, bits, and discs… Read More
- What is a High Performance Plastic? November 4, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, FEP & PFA Materials Blog, Torlon Materials Blog High performance plastics are plastics that meet higher requirements than standard or engineering plastics. Generally, they are used in smaller amounts for critical applications such as aerospace, defense, medical or industrial applications. They represent about 1% of the plastics manufactured worldwide. High performance plastics differ from standard plastics primarily by their higher thermal stability, outstanding… Read More
- Achieve Better Bonding using the Nutplate Abrasive Tool (NAT) October 20, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog, EnduroSharp Blogs, Videos Nutplates are commonly used on aircraft to allow installation and removal of components and panels for maintenance and repair. The use of bonded nutplates over riveted ones reduces manufacturing complexity and leads to weight savings. Preparation of these bond surfaces is often accomplished through a manual abrasion process or by using chemical solvent wipes.… Read More
- What is Torlon? – Performance Plastics October 13, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog, Capabilities Blogs, Industries Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog Performance Plastics’ Senior Design Engineer, Brian Black, walks through the key points of injection molding Torlon®. Torlon® is a high strength, high performance, melt processable plastic material. It’s ability to perform under severe stress combined with its resistance to elevated temperatures makes it ideal for various applications across many industries Solvay Torlon® features superior creep… Read More
- EnduroSharp® Kits Make Preventive Maintenance Quick & Efficient October 7, 2021 Topics: Blog Adhering to a preventive maintenance plan is the number one recommendation of most experts. The current business atmosphere has idled many military, commercial and business aviation programs. Travel restrictions have caused a huge decline in flying, with many planes put in extended storage. However, best practices dictate that preventive maintenance should not be postponed, even… Read More
- Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor LaValley to Production Control Manager. September 29, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, News Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor LaValley to Production Control Manager. Taylor has been with Performance Plastics for over 3 years, most recently as a Tooling Engineer, and will have responsibility overseeing the production schedule of our plant. “Taylor has been with Performance Plastics through our recent growth and has brought… Read More
- What is PFA and What Is It Used For? September 21, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog, FEP & PFA Materials Blog, Industrial Industries Blogs, Medical Industries Blogs PFA plastic (perfluoroalkoxy) is a tough, flexible fluoropolymer that is used for flexible and reusable medical equipment pharmaceutical and semi-con devices when chemical resistance, high purity, and flexibility are required. PFA plastic is generally used for medical, pharmaceutical and semi-conductor plastics due to its extreme resistance to chemical attack, optical transparency, and overall flexibility. Keeping… Read More
- Product Spotlight – EnduroSharp® Torlon® Scraper Blade & Holder Kit with Pneumatic Tool September 1, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog, EnduroSharp Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog, Videos 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
