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Why Thermoforming Polymers Are Sustainable

As businesses around the world become increasingly aware of the impact of their operations on the environment, finding sustainable solutions has become a top priority. One area where significant progress has been made is in the use of thermoforming polymers.

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Low Surface Energy Plastics vs High Surface Energy Plastics in your Plastic Production Project

Comparing metals, glass, and plastics against each other is common when weighing the pros and cons of various materials. However, when most people do so they lump all plastics together into one category. The reality is that plastics vary widely in terms of function, form, and in details such as ...

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Durometers : What You Need to Know

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

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How Plastic Substrates Can Substitute Other Materials

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 ...

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What is Infused Imaging™ Technology?

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 ...

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What to Consider When Choosing Plastics for Medical Applications

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.

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3 Benefits of Dieless Knife Cutting for Plastic & Flexible Materials

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.

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3-Axis CNC Plastic Routing vs. 5-Axis CNC Plastic Routing– What’s the Difference?

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.

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3 Keys to Staying Relevant in a Volatile Plastics Market

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 ...

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Contending with a Complex Plastics Market in 2021

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 ...

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