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Green plastic part

Understanding Injection Molding Tolerances

Posted On February 7, 2023 By Protolabs
Why is tolerancing critical in the molding process? It ensures your parts are made accurately and function properly.
Green plastic part

How to Avoid Flash on Injection-Molded Parts

Posted On January 23, 2023 By Protolabs
Flash in never desirable in injection-molded parts. Find out how to design to avoid it.
Sample of swirling effect from a nylon material with yellow colorant.

Avoiding Flow Lines in Molded Parts

Posted On September 22, 2022 By Protolabs
For most molded parts, visible flow lines are undesirable. The good news is there are ways to avoid them, both in design and the way that the parts are manufactured.
HDPE resin pellets closeup

Translucent and Clear Plastic Injection-Molded Parts

Posted On September 7, 2022 By Protolabs
Choosing the best translucent material for your molded parts isn’t always crystal clear. There are quite a few things to think about before making your final choice of materials and design.
Clear ABS resin pellets

ABS vs. PC: Comparing Two Common Thermoplastics

Posted On August 4, 2022 By Protolabs
Choosing to use ABS, polycarbonate (PC), or combining them is a popular way to get strong machined, printed, or molded parts. There are a lot of similarities, but also some significant differences that might help you find just the right one for your parts.
Recommended wall thickness in injection molding design

Thin Wall Injection Molding Tips and Considerations

Posted On June 8, 2022 By Protolabs
Thin walls in injection-molded parts can present a variety of issues. Dive into these considerations to ensure optimal part molding and performance.
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VALOX 357 Boasts Strong Chemical, Heat Resistance for Plastic Parts

Posted On June 24, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
The Polybutylene Terephthalate’s strong resistance, stability, and processability make it a versatile plastic useful in a variety industries.
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Fortron 1140L4 PPS Offers High Strength, Resistance for Molded Parts

Posted On April 27, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
Fortron’s heat and chemical resistance, electrical properties, and rigidity make it an ideal plastic for the automotive or electronic industries.
Lexan 940 for injection molding

Lexan 940 Offers Good Looks and Strength for Molded Parts

Posted On March 27, 2020 By Steve Konick
Lexan 940 resin continues to be a staple polycarbonate (PC) used for injection molding.
Flame-Retardant Thermoplastics and UL Classifications

UL 94 Classification and Flame-Retardant Thermoplastics

Posted On March 1, 2019 By Protolabs
An overview of thermoplastics with flame-retardant characteristics and the UL 94 classification.