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Are you getting tired of saying, “Excuse me—what?” A glossary of terms used in plastic manufacturing might help you understand the processes involved.

When choosing a plastic for your custom parts, you’ll find that while some properties may recommend a certain plastic, other properties rule it out. One way to instantly rule a…

Polyethylene is the most widely used plastic in the world—and with good reason. Because of its superior impact strength and ability to stretch thin without breaking, it has uses in…

When you are investing in a process tank, you must keep a lot of significant considerations in mind. There is the size of the tank, for starters—it might be 50…

Designing a part is a balancing act. You’re envisioning something that needs to be technically accurate, high functioning, cost-effective, efficient, and fast to produce. A little strategy goes a long…

Modern plastics have revolutionized almost every industry; in fact, they’re impacting our day-to-day lives in ways we may never realize. Each innovation builds on the ones that came before, and…

The phenomenon of 3D metal printing began in the 80s, but in recent years, it’s had an explosion of advances that dramatically increased its appeal. Its original uses in niche…

Plastics are overtaking metals in the manufacture of many parts, and for good reason: They’re lightweight, durable, consistently high quality, and resistant to more chemicals. But one of the biggest…

3D printing is a technique that creates objects layer by layer, giving shape to complex designs weren’t possible before. Also known as additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing uses powdered metals…