Lexan vs. Perspex Polycarbonate Sheets

  Lexan (Polycarbonate) and Perspex (acrylic) are branded names for polycarbonate sheeting. They are both durable materials that are often compared to each other because of similarities in some of their features. Each sheet is manufactured differently from various raw materials. The…


The Advantages Of Custom Plastic Prototyping

  Custom plastic prototyping is the quickest and most efficient way to test new product ideas for a company. When business owners have good ideas, they need to know what those products will look like. Plus, their products may require injection molds that will be used inside the factory. There…


The Plastic Welding Process

Introduction to Welding Plastics There are several different methods for welding plastic - just like there is for welding other materials. Regarding plastic joining, there are three different methodologies. One can mechanically join plastic, adhesively join plastic, or weld it. Even within these…


Why Should You Create A Prototype For Your Project?

Making a product can be a challenging process. Most consumers are unaware of the time and costs that go into creating a product that is to be launched into the market and sold. Product developers are aware of the rigours involved in this process, however there are ways to make it more management…


CNC vs 3D Printing

During a time of increased creativity and technological advances, two machines are in the forefront of what is being dubbed as the ‘maker’s era’ - the CNC router and the 3D printer. What many may not know about these two pieces of technology is that, instead of directly competing with one another,…


Differences Between Commodity & Engineering Plastics

Thermoplastics are a very large group of plastic materials that are separated into two primary groups according to their use - commodity plastics and engineering plastics. These plastics are composed of long chain molecules called polymers, which maintain their connections through intermolecular…


Differences Between Nylon and Acrylic Plastic

Nylon and acrylic are two types of plastic that have a wide range of uses and functions. While they share some similar functions, their specific applications vary significantly. This article will examine the differences between these two plastic materials. Nylon Plastic Nylon is a remarkably…


The History of Plastic

Since the mid-1800s, plastic has changed our lives by providing a flexible material that can be used in numerous ways to fashion clothing, containers, parts, tubing and so much more. What began as a single product called Parkesine has evolved into a wide-range of products that fall under the…


How Is Plastic Used In The Automotive Industry?

Thanks to advances in engineering plastic, car manufacturers are now using plastic materials in new ways. In many cases plastic parts now entirely replace components that were commonly made from other materials. Formerly all-metal bumpers are now made from moulded plastics. Body panels such as…


Why PVC Is Great For The Construction And Electrical Industries

It is imperative that both construction and electrical work is done correctly, as a high level of functionality and safety is required by the nature of these lines of work. This is why Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a common plastic material that many construction and electrical companies use, and for…