Introduction PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a type of thermoplastic polymer that belongs to the polyester family. It is a widely used material known for its clarity, strength, and versatility.…
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Deburring Teflon Plastic CNC Machining Teflon Parts Teflon, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, is a synthetic fluoropolymer with excellent non-stick and high-temperature resistance properties. CNC machining is a common…
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Deburring PEEK Parts Machining PEEK PEEK, Polyetheretherketone, is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its excellent mechanical and chemical properties. It's often used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and…
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Introduction to Cryogenic Deflashing Cryogenic deflashing is a process used to remove excess material or flash from molded components. Flash refers to thin protrusions or excess material that are often…
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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…
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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…
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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).…
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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…
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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…
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Deflashing Polystyrene Molded Parts Introduction Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from the monomer styrene. It is a widely used thermoplastic material that is known for its versatility, low cost,…
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