Know Your Materials: PC-ABS

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Previously published on fastradius.com on April 22, 2021 The manufacturing industry is vast, and it goes without saying that the…

Top 5 Chemical-Resistant Plastics

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Originally published on fastradius.com on April 21, 2021 When engineering a plastic component that will come into contact with harsh…

Polypropylene vs. Nylon (Polyamide): Benefits and Drawbacks for Various Applications

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Originally published on fastradius.com on April 19, 2021 Polypropylene and polyamide — commonly known as nylon — are two common plastics for…

Know Your Materials: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

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Previously published on fastradius.com on April 15, 2021 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is an impact-resistant engineering thermoplastic created from acrylonitrile, butadiene, and…

Know Your Materials: Polypropylene (PP)

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Originally published on fastradius.com on April 14, 2021 Even though polypropylene is only 70 years old — very young by…

3D Printing Clear or Translucent Parts: What You Need to Know

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Originally published on fastradius.com on April 12, 2021 Transparency, determined by how much light passes through an object, is often…

Achieve Tighter CNC Machining Tolerances With These Tips

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Originally published on fastradius.com on April 8, 2021 Some degree of variation is inevitable in manufacturing, both between jobs and…

Know Your Materials: Polyethylene (PE)

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Originally published on fastradius.com on April 7, 2021 Polyethylene (PE) is a variable crystalline thermoplastic well known for its versatility. German chemist…

Save on Medical Device Prototyping With These Tips

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Originally published on fastradius.com on March 31, 2021 Medical device development is a time-consuming and laborious process, with the typical…