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…
Liquid Silicone Rubber Overview Liquid Silicone Rubber, also known as LSR, is a synthetic elastomer made from silicone, a polymer consisting of silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. LSR is…
Introduction to Ertalyte Ertalyte is a trademarked name for a type of thermoplastic known as polyethylene terephthalate or PET. This engineering plastic is well known for its high mechanical strength,…
What is CTFE Plastic? Chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) is a fluorocarbon polymer. CTFE is a clear, colorless, and unreactive liquid that is used as a raw material in the production of fluoropolymers…
Introduction to HDPE High-Density Polyethylene, also known as HDPE, is a type of thermoplastic polymer that is used in the production of plastic products such as containers, pipes, and films…
Introduction to DAP DAP (Distributed Array Processing) plastic refers to a type of plastic material that is used to manufacture various consumer and industrial products. This high-performance DAP plastic is…
Cryogenic Deflashing for Lexan Molded Parts Introduction to Lexan Lexan is a trademarked form of polycarbonate plastic that is transparent and has both high impact resistance and heat resistance. It…
Introduction to Neoprene Neoprene is a synthetic rubber material that is resistant to heat, oils and chemicals. It is commonly used in a variety of applications including gaskets and seals.…
PET Plastic Material & Uses PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a type of plastic that is commonly used to manufacture a wide variety of parts including bottles and containers for liquid…
The field of plastic engineering is constantly evolving, it appears that there will be many developments in the near-term future. Budgets for research and development are allowing for the development…