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.
- EnduroSharp® Can Impact The New Aviation Sustainability Needs July 9, 2020 Topics: Blog Sustainability is on the rise in the aviation industry. The need of lowering the aviation carbon footprint is increasing, to lower the amount of decommissioned aircrafts. Making it their goal to recycle as much of an aircraft as possible to reflect a zero-waste philosophy. EnduroSharp® Aircraft Maintenance Tools, can help with this goal. The EnduroSharp®… Read More
- Transferring Injection Molds Back to the U.S. July 1, 2020 Topics: Blog Are you out-sourcing injection molded products in Asia and concerned with the risk? The manufacturing world has been under a great amount of stress from effects of the Corona Virus. COVID-19 put a dent into companies everyday work flow. The ability to purchase items from other countries and the way your company operates has been… Read More
- Product Spotlight – EnduroSharp® Scraper Blade & Holder Kit June 25, 2020 Topics: Blog The product line for 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 scraper tool that will not damage composite structures during use. The EnduroSharp® lineup consists of a variety of scraper blades, gap blades,… Read More
- Performance Plastics Injection Molds Fluoropolymers for Radome Applications June 18, 2020 Topics: Blog Fluoropolymers have a never-ending list of benefits in various material applications. They are virtually maintenance free, even in the most extreme conditions. At Performance Plastics, we know the value of Fluoropolymers. Fluoropolymers ensure safety, reliability and performance in numerous applications across major markets and cutting-edge technologies. Their electrical performance, weatherability, and optical properties make Fluoropolymers… Read More
- Performance Plastics Injection Molds Parts for Air Motors May 29, 2020 Topics: Blog The ability to mold unique and complex parts is what we take pride in a Performance Plastics. Our engineers are constantly pushing the limits of our machines and material in order to produce complex parts. We excel when using high performance plastics for challenging applications. Our most recent project we completed was injection molding vanes… Read More
- What drives the cost of making an injection mold? April 21, 2020 Topics: Blog Before starting to manufacture a product, it’s important to decide on a mold for the injection molding process. This will directly influence the quality of your parts, and thus your final product. However, injection molds can quickly become rather expensive, with more complex, multi-cavity molds running as high as $70,000 or more. This drives up… Read More
- Performance Plastics Supplies Essential Products for Covid-19 April 15, 2020 Topics: Blog Performance Plastics is working hard to make products to fight against COVID-19. Production efforts from our stakeholders is vital to help our customers supply essential products to hospitals. The products supplied to the hospitals are critical medical devices such as oxygen concentrators, inhalation devices and IV system components. The medical device field is something we… Read More
- Performance Plastics Supports the Medical Industry During COVID-19 April 1, 2020 Topics: Blog Performance Plastics injection molds custom products that support the medical industry. The parts we produce are critical to the medical field, especially now with COVID-19. Our dedicated team has been vital to our production, making sure our facility is safe, while also meeting our customer needs. At Performance Plastics, we have extensive experience injection molding… Read More
