Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
Rewrite or remove > Performance Plastics works with industry leading medical, industrial, oil and gas, automotive and aerospace customers to achieve significant cost savings and/or performance advantages utilizing ultra and high performance thermoplastic solutions. Our focus on highly technical injection molded solutions for precision engineered components has created products featured in news publications and case studies around the world.
- Tight Tolerances & Material Selection April 7, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, Design Engineering, Industrial CT Scanning Service Plastic injection molding continues to become more and more sophisticated with part tolerances becoming tighter and tighter. Initially, tight tolerance was defined as +/-.002 inches and a very tight tolerance is +/-.001 inches. But today there are many factors that impact tight tolerance including part complexity and size, resin selection, tooling, and process conditions. So,… Read More
- Introducing the EnduroSharp® Nutplate Abrasion Tool (NAT) April 1, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, PAI Torlon For decades, maintenance personnel have searched for a non-metallic scraper tools or sealant remover tools that could hold an effective edge, but not damage aircraft structures, like composite and aluminum. That’s why Performance Plastics created the patented EnduroSharp® line of Torlon® Maintenance Tools. Suitable for aircraft, automotive, marine and windmill structures, these nonmetallic scraper tools hold… Read More
- Ultem – A Powerhouse Polymer March 24, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, Industries, Materials, Medical & Life Science, Ultem When trying to choose the correct polymer for your application, understanding the materials can help you make your decision. For parts that require superior strength and durability, Ultem® is often a great choice. Ultem® is a semi-transparent high strength plastic material that can operate in high service temperature environments. It is the ideal choice for demanding, high… Read More
- Insert Molding vs Overmolding March 4, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Insert Molding and Overmolding are very similar processes, but there are distinct differences between the two techniques. Insert molding is a slightly faster one step process because two plastic materials are molded at the same time, while overmolding is a two-step process where two separately molded parts are combined to enhance the parts performance. Insert… Read More
- Injection Molded PFA & PPSU in the Lithium Ion Battery March 3, 2021 Topics: Blog, FEP & PFA The Lithium Ion Battery industry has begun using more and more plastic parts in their manufacturing processes. Most batteries intended for light vehicle usage now have 50% more plastic materials than they did even 10 years ago. Some batteries have entirely plastic formulations ranging from the electrolyte (polymeric electrolytes) to the casing. This is due… Read More
- How to Pick the Best Molding Partner for your Application February 25, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, Industrial CT Scanning Service, PAI Torlon, PEEK At Performance Plastics, we understand that working with a qualified molding company is crucial to your company’s success. It is vital to find a team to support your company’s mission and commitment to delivering quality products on time. We have found over time, that there are three essential components that should weigh in your decision-making… Read More
- PPL Receives It’s ISO 9001-2015 Renewal February 4, 2021 Topics: Blog, News, Quality Control & Credentials Performance Plastics LLC is pleased to announce the renewal of our ISO 9001:2015 certification, valid from March 2021 through March 2024. The ISO 9001:2015 Standard for Quality Management System is applicable to all our processes including development, sales, production, service and after sales. At Performance Plastics, our Quality Policy revolves around ensuring that requirements are… Read More
- Advantages of Industrial CT Scanning in the Design Process February 3, 2021 Topics: Blog, Industrial CT Scanning Service As you’re designing and manufacturing your next application, wouldn’t it be ideal if you could analyze all the parts, compare them to the original drawings and get results quickly, without damaging your samples? At Performance Plastics, we offer the services of industrial computed tomography (CT) scan. This provides us the ability to measure all aspects of… Read More
