Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
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- Performance Plastics – Experts in Extremely Tight Tolerance Custom Injection Molding June 17, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, FEP & PFA Materials Blog, Medical Industries Blogs, PEI (Polyetherimide) Ultem, PPS Materials Blogs, Precision Injection Molding Capabilities Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog 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 Materials Blog, Peek Materials Blogs, PEI (Polyetherimide) Ultem, PPS Materials Blogs, Precision Injection Molding Capabilities Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog 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 Industries Blogs, Blog, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Industrial Industries Blogs, Medical Industries Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog, Videos 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 (Part 2) May 5, 2021 Topics: 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 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
- Computed Tomography Measures Tighter Tolerances – Metrology News April 8, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, Industrial CT Scanning Capabilities Blogs, News Computed Tomography Measures Tighter Tolerances 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 (0.0508 mm) and a very tight tolerance is +/-.001 inches (0.0254 mm) But today there are many… Read More
- Tight Tolerances & Material Selection April 7, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, FEP & PFA Materials Blog, Industrial CT Scanning Capabilities Blogs, Polyimide Materials Blogs, PPS Materials Blogs 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
