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 PPS Molded Parts Introduction PPS, also known as Polyphenylene Sulfide, is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer known for its excellent thermal and chemical resistance properties. It is a type of…
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…
Deflashing EPDM Rubber Introduction EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, which is a type of synthetic rubber. EPDM rubber is made from a mixture of ethylene, propylene, and diene…
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…
Fluorosilicone Introduction Fluorosilicone rubber, FVMQ, is a synthetic elastomer that combines the chemical resistance of fluorocarbons with the high-temperature stability and low compression set of silicone rubber. It is a…
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,…
Deflashing Pressed Metal Parts Pressed Metal Introduction Pressed metal refers to a metalworking process where a flat sheet of metal, typically steel or aluminum, is stamped or pressed into…