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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.
- PEEK® Use in Medical Applications August 16, 2022 Topics: Blog, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Peek Materials Blogs, Precision Injection Molding Capabilities Blogs PEEK® is an organic thermoplastic polymer that offers excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties because of its chemical make-up. PEEK® is short for polyether ether ketone, which means it’s a member of the polyaryletherketone family. These polymers are notable for their phenylene rings and oxygen bridges, which result in resilience, durability and strength. PEEK® is… Read More
- The real cost of making an injection mold August 9, 2022 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Industries Blogs, Materials Blogs When starting to produce a new product, it’s important to decide on the type of process you will use for the manufacturing process. While injection molding is a very cost-effective process, the initial startup cost of the mold is often a barrier of entry. Injection molding is a manufacturing process that is very efficient for… Read More
- Meet our new Team Member – Lori Bragg – Senior Customer Service Coordinator August 4, 2022 Topics: Blog, News Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the addition of our new Senior Customer Service Coordinator – Lori Bragg. Lori joins Performance Plastics with over 30 years’ experience, B.A. in Communications, and working with industry leading companies in Cincinnati, Ohio. “Lori brings a wealth of experience in B2B manufacturing, inside sales, ERP processes, and customer service… Read More
- Injection Molded PFA for Semicon Meets F-57 Requirements August 2, 2022 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, FEP & PFA Materials Blog, Quality Control Credentials Capabilities Blogs At Performance Plastics, we hold the quality of our products to the highest standards. We know that quality is critical for our customers, so we go above and beyond to make sure our customers products are no less than ideal. Manufacturing quality products is key to maintaining long term relationships with our customers. We take… Read More
- EnduroSharp® Torlon® Aircraft Maintenance Tools – Why Use a Pneumatic Tool July 27, 2022 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog, EnduroSharp Blogs, Videos EnduroSharp® has improved the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® resharpenable, non-marring tools are made from Torlon®, a high strength polymer, creating a non-metallic blade tool that will not damage composite structures during use. Many of our EnduroSharp® tools can be used in conjunction with a pneumatic tool. … Read More
- PEEK, PAEK and PEI are Great Alternatives During Material Shortages July 19, 2022 Topics: Blog, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Materials Blogs, Peek Materials Blogs, PEI (Polyetherimide) Ultem Navigating supply chain issues in this economic environment where there are rampant material shortages is an ongoing challenge. But many commonly used engineered resins may serve well as replacements for your application. Performance Plastics are experts in material selection and can assist your organization in choosing the best material based on the functionality of your… Read More
- All You Need to Know About EnduroSharp Torlon Gap Filler Removal Discs July 14, 2022 Topics: Aerospace & Defense Industries Blogs, Blog, 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 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
- It’s Not Tight Tolerance Unless You Can Measure It – Industrial CT Scanning July 12, 2022 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, Industrial CT Scanning Capabilities Blogs, Videos As you’re designing and manufacturing your next application, wouldn’t it be ideal if you could analyze all the parts, compare them to the original drawings and get results quickly, without damage? At Performance Plastics, we have the ability to do this through industrial computed tomography (CT) scan. Giving us the ability to measure all aspects… Read More