Originally published on fastradius.com on April 14, 2021 Even though polypropylene is only 70 years old — very young by manufacturing’s standards — it’s the second
Previously published on fastradius.com on August 5, 2021 Polystyrene, abbreviated as PS, most commonly comes in two forms — foam, also known as expanded or extruded
Originally published on fastradius.com on April 7, 2021 Polyethylene (PE) is a variable crystalline thermoplastic well known for its versatility. German chemist Hans
Previously published on fastradius.com on April 22, 2021 The manufacturing industry is vast, and it goes without saying that the material possibilities within it are almost
Originally published on fastradius.com on April 19, 2021 Polypropylene and polyamide — commonly known as nylon — are two common plastics for manufacturing
Previously published on fastradius.com on June 15, 2021 Engineering plastics, a group of plastics that have better mechanical and thermal properties than other plastics, are
Originally published on fastradius.com on September 21, 2022 There are countless thermoplastics on the market today, from acrylic to polyetherimide.
Previously published on fastradius.com on August 18, 2021 Polyethylene is a thermoplastic with a variable crystalline structure. This popular material is used
Previously published on fastradius.com on June 30, 2021 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most commonly used polymers on the market today. Naturally stark white and very
Previously published on fastradius.com on November 23, 2022 Many 3D printed parts aren’t 100% ready straight out of the printer, which is where additive
Previously published on fastradius.com on April 15, 2021 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is an impact-resistant engineering thermoplastic created from acrylonitrile,
Previously published on fastradius.com on June 7, 2021 Polyethylene terephthalate, more commonly known as PET, is a lightweight clear plastic that’s used for countless
Previously published on fastradius.com on August 10, 2020 Nylons are a family of strong engineering plastics. Nylons are low-friction plastics, which makes them ideal for
Previously published on fastradius.com on September 26, 2018 Nylons are a common class of plastics that have been around since the 1930s. They are a polyamide polymer
Originally published on fastradius.com on May 5, 2021 Urethane casting is a rapid and cost-effective method for producing end-use plastic parts in low to medium volumes. The
Previously published on fastradius.com on February 4, 2020 An Introduction to ULTEM Plastics High-performance plastic polymers fall into two categories: thermosets and
Originally published on fastradius.com on by December 16, 2020 Injection molding is a popular manufacturing process that’s ideal for quickly creating precise parts with
Originally published on fastradius.com on February 18, 2020 What is overmolding? Overmolding is a multi-shot injection molding process that produces a single product from
Originally published on fastradius.com on July 8, 2021 Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a commonly used manufacturing plastic. Because of its high transparency, PMMA is also
Originally published on fastradius.com on December 14, 2020 Injection molding is a versatile manufacturing method ideal for mass production. The process involves injecting
