Previously published on fastradius.com on August 28, 2020 Manufacturers tend to use metals like nickel and stainless steel for high-performance applications because they are
Originally published on fastradius.com on June 23, 2021 Plastic food packaging is essential for maintaining product freshness and quality in transport, prolonging shelf life,
Originally published on fastradius.com on May 13, 2021 Just like human skin, plastics are prone to UV damage. When designing components, you should anticipate the effects of
Originally published on fastradius.com on October 7, 2020 Thermoplastics are plastic polymers with low melting points that will melt when heated, solidify when cooled, and
Previously published on fastradius.com on January 28, 2020 Engineers often rely on metals to create robust products because they are strong, typically corrosion
Originally published on fastradius.com on May 20, 2021 When designing products for outdoor use, remember that even the strongest plastics can degrade over time. Many factors
Originally published on fastradius.com on July 13, 2021 Injection molding is a popular manufacturing process that makes it possible for product teams to quickly create large
Originally published on fastradius.com on December 13, 2021 A fast and cost-effective process, injection molding is well-suited for high-volume production
Originally published on fastradius.com on April 21, 2021 When engineering a plastic component that will come into contact with harsh chemicals for any period of time, you must
Originally published on fastradius.com on June 30, 2021 In manufacturing, we classify some plastics as “tough.” Toughness measures a material’s ability to resist
During the beginning stages of any project, engineers and product teams should take the time to understand the mechanical specifications of each prospective material. This
When designing a part, it’s important to understand critical differences between comparable materials. For instance, substituting a thermoplastic instead of a thermoset to
Originally published on fastradius.com on April 21, 2020 Choosing a material is one of the most important decisions an engineer or product designer can make. The material of
Originally published on fastradius.com on August 4, 2020 Thermoplastics are plastic polymers with low melting points that become molten when heated, solid when cooled, and
Originally published on fastradius.com on May 27, 2020 Since 1950, the world has produced 8 billion tons of plastic, and recycled only 9% of it. About 12% has been
Previously published on fastradius.com on November 12, 2020 When product designers and engineers want a part to have certain properties like shock absorption or high
Previously published on fastradius.com on July 22, 2021 Polyoxymethylene (POM), more commonly known as acetal or its branded name Delrin®, is an engineering plastic offering
Originally published on fastradius.com on February 18, 2021 Injection molding is a tried-and-true method for rapidly producing plastic parts in high volumes, including common
Originally published on fastradius.com on May 17, 2021 Injection molding is a simple manufacturing process used to rapidly and consistently produce parts in unique shapes. The
Injection molding is an efficient production method when high volumes of identical parts are needed. However, it also requires a high degree of technical expertise to
