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# Plastics
#### [ When Is the Right Time to Bring a Plastic Manufacturer Into Your Project? Many product development teams wait until their CAD models are nearly complete or they're ready to request quotes before reaching out to a plastics manufacturer. On paper, that seems efficient. Finish the design first, then find someone to build it.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/how-early-should-you-involve-your-plastic-manufacturer)
#### [ Comparing Thermoforming Tooling Options for Plastic Parts When looking at a completed plastic part, it can be hard to see all of the decisions that led to this final form. From design to material selection to the actual manufacturing process - dozens of decisions at each stage culminate in a superior completed project.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/a-guide-to-thermoforming-tooling-types)
#### [ When Does It Make Sense to Replace Metal Parts with Plastic? For many parts, metal has been the default for decades. It’s strong, familiar, and widely used across industries. But just because it’s the default, doesn’t mean it’s always the best option.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/reasons-to-switch-from-metal-to-plastic-fabrication)
#### [ What to Review Before Sending a Plastic Part Out for Quote Engineers often send designs out for quote assuming the CAD model contains everything a manufacturer needs. In reality, manufacturers need additional details to produce the most accurate quote.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/information-thermoforming-manufacturers-need-to-quote-a-plastic-part)
#### [ Material Substitution Without Redesigning the Entire Part Material substitution usually enters the conversation at an inconvenient time. Current material costs have jumped. A part is underperforming in the real world. Onshoring becomes a priority. Suddenly a design that has been “good enough” for years is back under scrutiny. Engineers may be open to ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/material-substitution-without-redesigning-the-entire-part)
#### [ Onshoring Your Plastic Fabrication: What OEMs Need to Consider With the uncertainty of tariffs on offshore manufacturing, many companies are weighing the pros and cons of making a switch. If you’re considering onshoring your plastic fabrication, we’ll discuss what OEMs need to consider to make the transition seamless. That way, quality parts can be ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/onshoring-your-plastic-fabrication-what-oems-need-to-consider)
#### [ 5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Current Plastic Fabrication Partner Working with a plastic fabrication partner should be a smooth, easy process. When you first started working with your current partner, you might have thought that they were the one—the plastic fabricator to end your search for good.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/5-signs-youve-outgrown-your-current-plastic-fabrication-partner)
#### [ How to Cut Weight Without Sacrificing Strength in Heavy Vehicles Heavy vehicles need to cut weight wherever they can - without compromising performance to get there. Fortunately, there’s an existing fix that combines strength and lighter weight parts for heavy duty vehicles like trucks, service vehicles, agricultural vehicles, and more: thermoforming.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/how-to-cut-weight-without-sacrificing-strength-in-heavy-vehicles)
#### [Thermoplastics vs. Fiberglass: A Comparison for OEMs Both fiberglass and thermoplastics are popular material choices for OEMs across a range of industries. Each offers distinct advantages, but they perform differently depending on your specific application. In this blog, we’ll compare thermoplastics vs. fiberglass, breaking down the pros and cons of ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/thermoplastics-vs.-fiberglass-a-comparison-for-oems)
#### [ PP vs. HDPE: Choosing the Right Thermoplastic for Your Needs When it comes to thermoforming projects, it’s important to select the right thermoplastic for your needs. Polypropylene (PP) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) are both popular thermoplastic choices. While both of these thermoplastics are great choices, they have unique characteristics that make ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/pp-vs.-hdpe-choosing-the-right-thermoplastic-for-your-needs)
#### [ Key ANSI/OPEI Standards for Lawn Mower Manufacturers On November 6, 2023 the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved updates to manufacturing standards for combustion-engine-powered lawnmowers put forth by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). These approved standards went into effect the following year as new guidelines: ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/key-ansi-opei-standards-for-lawn-mower-manufacturers)
#### [ EPDM Rubber for Fabricated Parts: What You Need to Know In the parts manufacturing world, it can be hard to determine what works best for your parts. Today, we’re focusing on EPDM rubber for fabricated parts and discussing what you need to know when reviewing this material. This article will cover EPDM rubber: its advantages and disadvantages and ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/epdm-rubber-for-fabricated-parts-what-you-need-to-know)
#### [ Best Materials to Use for Die-Cut Gaskets Gaskets are an unsung hero of manufacturing. They don’t push the envelope, they don’t break new barriers, but they do one thing really, really well: keep the entire machine, product or part working as intended. For these heroes, choosing the right material is the source of their power. Not all ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/best-materials-to-use-for-die-cut-gaskets)
#### [ Proper Material Selection in the Vacuum Forming Process Thermoforming is a plastic production process that combines heat and vacuum to carefully form custom plastic parts. Though the process can seem simple on the surface, it still requires much expertise and some significant know-how to consistently create a result that satisfies both you and your ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/proper-material-selection-vacuum-forming-process)
#### [ 5-Axis CNC Trimming vs Hand Trimming Thermoformed Plastics A key step in any plastic part production is cutting the part to size and removing any unnecessary material to create grooves and other shapes. For 3 dimensional parts, there are two common trimming methods: hand trimming and 5-axis CNC trimming. Between the two options, which one is best? Our team ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/5-axis-cnc-trimming-vs-hand-trimming-thermoformed-plastics)
#### [ Waterjet Cutting Versus Flash Cutting – What’s the Difference? Two of the fastest cutting methods for industrial products are waterjet cutting and flash cutting. These remarkable machines carve through materials at lightning speeds. But while similar, these two speedy processes are suited for different applications.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/waterjet-cutting-versus-flash-cutting-whats-the-difference)
#### [ Thermosets vs. Thermoplastics: Understanding the Advantages of Each Many manufacturers have already turned away from pricier metal options to use high-quality plastics. When choosing plastics for fabrication, there are two primary plastics of choice: thermoplastics and thermosets. Both thermoplastics and thermosets come with inherent characteristics that make them ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/thermosets-thermoplastics)
#### [ Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Selection Guide When affixing two different materials together or adding a layer of lamination or other finishing options, pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are the most effective method. However, there are a great number of options to choose from – so how do you know which one is the best for your application?](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/pressure-sensitive-adhesive-selection-guide)
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