Material Guides

A complete guide to PEI — its heat resistance, flame resistance, and molding — for engineers specifying a high-performance resin. If you are designing for high heat or strict flame ratings, evaluating a metal or ceramic replacement, or sourcing a molder for a demanding program, this guide explains what PEI is, why it commands a

A complete guide to acrylic plastic — its optical clarity, properties, and molding — for engineers and buyers choosing a transparent material. If you are an engineer who needs a glass-clear part, a product manager weighing acrylic against polycarbonate, or a buyer sourcing a molder, this guide explains what acrylic is, how it behaves, and

A complete guide to the properties, applications, and molding of polypropylene — for engineers and buyers selecting a resin. If you are an engineer designing a high-volume part, a product manager balancing cost and chemical resistance, or a buyer sourcing a molder, this guide explains what polypropylene is, how it behaves, where it excels, and

A complete guide to the properties, grades, and molding of TPU — for engineers and buyers choosing a flexible material. If you are an engineer designing a part that must flex, grip, cushion, or seal, a product manager evaluating a rubber replacement, or a buyer sourcing a molder, this guide explains what TPU is, how

A complete guide to the properties, grades, and molding of nylon — for engineers and buyers replacing metal with plastic. If you are an engineer designing a load-bearing part, a product manager evaluating a metal-replacement opportunity, or a buyer sourcing a molder, this guide explains what nylon is, how its grades differ, where it excels,

A complete guide to the properties, applications, and molding of ABS — for engineers and buyers choosing the right material. If you are an engineer selecting a resin, a product manager weighing cost against performance, or a buyer sourcing a molder, this guide explains what ABS is, how it behaves, where it excels, and when