Rubber deflashing is the process of removing excess rubber known as flash from the surfaces and edges of molded parts. During rubber injection molding, flash is caused by parting line…
Burrs On Engineering Grade Plastics Burrs can be created during machining on engineering grade plastics. Burrs are unwanted pieces of material that can be left on the edges of…
Introduction Urethane is a synthetic material that belongs to the class of polymers known as polyurethanes. It is a versatile material that can be formulated to have a wide…
Introduction to Butyl Rubber Butyl rubber is a synthetic rubber, also known as polyisobutylene, which is produced by polymerizing isobutylene, a type of olefin. It has a very…
Introduction to PEEK Plastic PEEK is a type of polymer that is often used in engineering applications due to its high strength, stiffness, and resistance to heat and chemicals. PEEK…
Deflashing Phenolic Parts What is Phenolic Resin? Phenolic resin is a synthetic polymer made from the reaction of phenol and formaldehyde. It is a thermosetting resin that can be cured…