Materials

Know Your Materials: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Previously published on fastradius.com on June 7, 2021 Polyethylene terephthalate, more commonly known as PET, is a lightweight clear plastic…

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The Ultimate Guide to CNC Machining Acrylic Parts

Previously published on fastradius.com on June 1, 2021 Acrylic, also known as Polymethyl Methacrylate, or PMMA, is a naturally clear,…

3 years ago

Decoding the Aluminum Alloy Numbering System

Originally published on fastradius.com on June 1, 2021 Aluminum is a lightweight yet incredibly strong metal, making it an excellent…

3 years ago

Know Your Materials: Low-Density Polyethylene vs High-Density Polyethylene

Previously published on fastradius.com on May 27, 2021 Polyethylene (PE) was discovered just before the turn of the 20th century…

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Selecting the Right Materials for Consumer Electronics Manufacturing

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 26, 2021 The global consumer electronics industry right now is massive. According to Statista, revenue…

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Top 5 Hydrolysis-Resistant Plastics

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 20, 2021 When designing products for outdoor use, remember that even the strongest plastics…

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These are the Five Best UV-Resistant Plastics on the Market Today

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 13, 2021 Just like human skin, plastics are prone to UV damage. When designing…

3 years ago

A Breakdown of Common Urethane Casting Materials: Silicones, Elastomers, and Rigid Urethanes

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 5, 2021 Urethane casting is a rapid and cost-effective method for producing end-use plastic…

3 years ago

5 of the Highest-Performing Industrial FDM Plastics

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 3, 2021 Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a simple and versatile 3D printing technology that uses molten…

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