March 15, 2022
Manufacturers in nearly every industry use prototypes to test new products and how they work in real-world situations. It’s a cost-effective way to iron out any […]
Plastic Molding News & Events
December 15, 2021
While used to make paints, adhesives and inks, dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) resin also offers a means to fabricate a variety of larger components through the use of […]
September 14, 2021
Leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across the globe have relied on the highly engineered thermoset polymer, polydicyclopentadiene (pDCPD), for the most demanding applications for decades. Today, […]
July 11, 2021
In general, plastics are classified as either thermoplastic or thermosetting plastics. Thermoplastic materials form easily with pressure and heat, which then become solid upon cooling. These […]
May 10, 2021
Heat resistant materials are important for components that need to withstand high temperatures, whether the heat is generated artificially – as is the case with materials […]
March 15, 2021
Composite materials are made by combining two or more substances with differing physical properties. The best composites are made from materials that complement each other, combining […]
February 1, 2021
Custom plastic parts require production methods and tools that can deliver with precision. If one measurement, trim pattern, or hole is off even slightly throughout that […]
October 1, 2020
It’s no secret that both thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics play a significant role in the world today, but with so many different material properties, it can […]
July 20, 2020
For plastic molding projects, the quality and performance of a finished product start with its design. Several molding processes, like Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Reaction […]
