Wall thickness is one of the most overlooked and problematic dimensions when doing CNC design or machining evaluations. What looks like a distance between two parallel lines on a drawing can affect material forces, heat transfer, clamping methods, tool deflection, and final assembly accuracy once it hits the cutting edge. In our daily machining at …
Polystyrene (PS) is one of the most widely used thermoplastics in industrial production. Since its commercialization by BASF in Germany in the 1930s, this material has been widely adopted in industries such as packaging, home appliances, medical devices and prototyping due to its high rigidity, transparency and good processability. While it is commonly used in …
Polycarbonate (Polycarbonate, referred to as PC) is a transparent engineering thermoplastics, both high impact strength, good heat resistance and optical transparency. Since its industrialization in the late 1950s by Germany’s Bayer (Bayer, trade name Makrolon) and the U.S. General Electric Company (GE, trade name Lexan), polycarbonate has become a representative material for transparent structural parts. …
Polypropylene (PP) is currently the second most used thermoplastic polymer in the world, after polyethylene (PE). Due to its low density, chemical resistance, recyclability and cost-effectiveness, PP has become one of the most commonly used general engineering plastics in manufacturing.
Whether it’s packaging film, automotive bumpers, medical devices and chemical piping, polypropylene materials are lightweight …
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is an engineering plastic with extremely high molecular weight, usually between 2 million and 6 million. Due to its special molecular structure, UHMWPE has excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, high impact resistance and excellent chemical stability, and is widely used in many demanding industrial fields. With the continuous …
Polyethylene (PE) – a seemingly ordinary but ubiquitous plastic – has long been integrated into every aspect of our lives. From supermarket shopping bags to gas lines, from food packaging to artificial joints, it has become the world’s most widely used plastic material by virtue of its lightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant and low-cost advantages. By adjusting …
Polyethylene is, without a doubt, the workhorse of the plastics world. But not all PE is created equal—different grades boast vastly different properties, which in turn dictate their applications. Take Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE): its excellent flexibility, solid clarity, and ease of processing make it a go-to material for everything from packaging films and wire insulation …
In the 21st century era of industrial advancement, the size and quality of holes in components often determine the performance of the entire part. From bearing housings in automotive engines to hydraulic passages in aerospace systems, poorly machined holes can lead to misalignment, leakage, or premature failure. When drilling fails to meet precision requirements, and …
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is one of the most widely used thermoplastic polymers in the world. HDPE belongs to the polyethylene family and is widely recognized for the strength, durability, and chemical resistance after processing. Engineers rely on HDPE for a wide range of applications including pipelines, chemical containers, packaging films, and CNC-machined parts. Its cost-effectiveness …
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a common thermoplastic engineering plastic in our daily life. With good mechanical strength, impact resistance and dimensional stability, ABS is widely used in the automotive, electrical and electronic, consumer goods and medical industries. When developing prototypes or mass production parts, engineers usually choose ABS as the preferred material for manufacturing, …
