Articles about Plastics (2)

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.

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 ...