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Medical-grade materials
Tech Tips
April 10, 2020

Medical-Grade Materials Play Vital Role in Product Development, Fight Against COVID-19

Medical-grade materials play vital role in product development and fight against COVID-19
By Protolabs
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Lexan 940 for injection molding
Materials Science
March 27, 2020

Lexan 940 Offers Good Looks and Strength for Molded Parts

Lexan 940 resin continues to be a staple polycarbonate (PC) used for injection molding.
By Steve Konick
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Delrin part examples
Materials Science
January 28, 2020

Delrin Material Properties Offer Strong, Versatile Plastic Alternative to Metal

Consider Delrin as an excellent plastic replacement for metal because of its strength, versatility.
By Protolabs
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Flame-Retardant Thermoplastics and UL Classifications
Tech Tips
March 1, 2019

UL 94 Classification and Flame-Retardant Thermoplastics

An overview of thermoplastics with flame-retardant characteristics and the UL 94 classification.
By Protolabs
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Injection Molding: Aluminum vs. Steel Tooling
Tech Tips
May 30, 2017

Injection Molding: Aluminum vs. Steel Tooling

A comparison between aluminum and steel tooling for injection-molded parts.
By Tony Holtz
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Tech Tips
May 25, 2017

Overmold Material Compatibility and Mechanical Bonding Tips

A number of materials can be used to overmold components together, but without a chemical bond or mechanical interlock, some overmolded parts won’t stand the test of time.
By Tony Holtz
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insert molding part
Tech Tips
May 25, 2017

Design Complex Components with Insert Molding

Learn how insert molding can add functionality, strength, and complexity to plastic parts.
By Tony Holtz
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High-Temperature Thermoplastics
Tech Tips
May 25, 2017

The Characteristics of High-Temperature Thermoplastics

High-performance materials can be molded to produce parts that can withstand extreme temperatures.
By Tony Holtz
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The Material Properties of Machined Plastic
Tech Tips
May 25, 2017

The Material Properties of Machined Plastic

Machined prototypes can help ready your design for an eventual move to injection molding.
By Tony Holtz
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THE SHORT LIST: 5 Med-Friendly Materials
The Short List
May 25, 2017

5 Med-Friendly Materials

Developing medical devices? Here are five material options to consider.
By Will Martin
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on-demand injection molding service facility
Tech Tips
May 10, 2017

The Benefits of Using TPU in Elastomeric Part Designs

So, you’re designing a part that requires flexibility and you need to choose a material.
By Protolabs
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