Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
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- Performance Plastics – Experts in Molding High Performance Plastics – Torlon® May 12, 2021 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, Design Engineering, Diversified Industrial, Medical & Life Science, PAI Torlon, Video Performance Plastics specializes in precision injection molding of high-performance plastics. Our precise production process gives us the ability to injection mold difficult polymers, producing high quality thermoplastic products. High performance plastic materials, such as PAI (Polyamidimide) Torlon®, possess ideal properties when it comes to molding for strength and durability. Recognized as one of the highest… Read More
- Product Spotlight – EnduroSharp® Torlon® Gap Blade & Holder Kit May 5, 2021 Topics: Blog, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon EnduroSharp® has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® tools are made from Torlon®, a high strength polymer, creating a non-metallic gap blade tool that will not damage composite structures during use. The EnduroSharp® lineup consists of a variety of scraper blades, gap blades, reamers, cutters, bits,… Read More
- Come See Our New EnduroSharp(R) Products at MRO Americas 2021 April 21, 2021 Topics: Blog Come See Our New EnduroSharp(R) ABNIR “Fly Away” Compact Surface Prep Kit at MRO Americas Performance Plastics – Booth 606 MRO Americas – Orlando FL – April 27th thru April 29th EnduroSharp(R) has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® tools are made from Torlon®, a high… Read More
- Tight Tolerances & Material Selection April 7, 2021 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, Design Engineering, FEP & PFA, Industrial CT Scanning Service, PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) Ryton, TPI (Polyimide) EXTEM 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
