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A medical company needed a better solution for a vital tool. This company produced Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs), which require parts that can tolerate high temperatures, be sealed tight, and withstand frequent use.

Some materials are accompanied by an unchangeable color palette, muddled base colors, or an inability to maintain bright designs for long periods of time. Compared to these other materials, plastics and thermoplastics specifically offer an incredible amount of design potential.

Durometer is a critical measurement when creating parts. But what is it, exactly, and why is it so important?

For optically clear plastic parts, drape-forming is a superior solution. Here’s how it works, and why you should consider this method for your next project.

When it comes down to meeting the weight and deflection demands specified by an application, sometimes metals just don’t cut it. Thermoplastics can be the solution for the problem. Thermoplastics melt when heated and harden when cooled. This allows the forming of a broad range of specific shapes ...

Despite sounding like they popped out of a 1980s space thriller, the mechanics of thermoforming and vacuum forming are surprisingly simple. Utilizing highly regulated temperatures, plastics are heated and formed to the shape you desire.

When planning your plastics projects, it’s vital to understand thermoforming tolerances. At Industrial Custom Products, our thermoforming experts can help guide you through a parts production experience that will support your budget, vision, and strict timelines.

Over the years, it has been increasingly difficult to find better, more effective materials to improve the manufacturing process. However, the use of plastic substrates has been known to start replacing other materials like glass, wood, or stone, in manufacturing. In doing so, it’s been saving ...

Design blooms from within using KYDEX® Thermoplastics with Infused Imaging™ technology – an exciting new technology that puts imagery *in* plastic material, not on top of plastics. If you’re looking for more freedom in the design of your thermoplastic parts, Infused Imaging™ will help you bring ...

Choosing the right production method for your plastic part is more involved process than it seems on the surface. With all the options out there, it can be hard to know what to choose. And selecting an inefficient production method can result in lost revenue, delays, or inadequate results.

Loud noises and vibrations from vehicles can easily cause discomfort. Manufacturers tend to focus hard on this issue since it’s a common concern for customers. This consideration is broadly called NVH (Noise, vibration, and harshness) and is something that can be mitigated with plastic parts, which ...

Plastics have become one of the most popular materials in medical tools and parts – in some cases, even replacing metal altogether. However, not all plastics are well-suited for medical applications. When considering a plastic, you’ll want to keep certain criteria in mind.

Still relying on old tooling methods to get your plastic and flexible material parts made? If so, you might be dealing with… • Long lead times • Excess material waste • Inferior prototyping and design There’s a better way – dieless knife cutting gets parts made faster, better, and more efficiently.

Now, we understand that not everyone is as enthusiastic about plastic manufacturing as we are here at ICP. For most people, the top priority is getting the right part made on time, on budget, and less so the thrilling allure of choosing the right drill tip.

When choosing a production method for your plastic part, there are a lot of factors to consider. For parts that need to be cut, there are a number of methods to choose from. The two preferred methods of cutting plastic – precision die cutting and dieless knife-cutting (flash cutting) – are suitable ...

Mitigating potential risks that may contribute to product failure is just a part of life for designers, engineers, and production leaders alike. Rapid prototyping is one such way to streamline your production process, mitigate product failure, and ensure that your design performs to your ...

Relevance is a tricky subject in any market, and the plastics business is no exception. Missing the proper timing on a release means the product can flop, but pushing too fast and too early leaves sluggish sales and surplus parts. Striking the balance between quality service and consistent product ...

Getting the most bang for your buck is made easier with a bit of market knowledge in every industry, and the plastic fabrication market of 2021 has proved this to be true. If you’re a designer, engineer, company manager, or project leader aiming to make a production plan that accommodates market ...