Cryogenic deflashing and vibratory tumbling can both remove flash from molded plastic or rubber parts. Both finishing processes are machine-based and put batches of molded parts inside a drum or…
Introduction to PPSU PPSU stands for Polyphenylsulfone, which is a high-performance thermoplastic material. It belongs to the family of sulfone polymers and is known for its exceptional mechanical, thermal, and…
Deflashing Nylatron Introduction to Nylatron Nylatron is a brand name for a family of engineering thermoplastic materials that are based on nylon (specifically, nylon 6 or nylon 6/6).…
Injection mold cleaning can reduce part defects and improve cycle times. If injection molds aren’t cleaned properly, however, residual materials can cause part discoloration and require rework. If the cooling…
Introduction Buna-N, also known as Nitrile rubber) is a synthetic rubber polymer made from the copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene. It is one of the most commonly used elastomers due…