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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.

Posted On March 1, 2019 By Brazil Metal Parts

An overview of thermoplastics with flame-retardant characteristics and the UL 94 classification.

Posted On May 30, 2017 By Tony Holtz

A comparison between aluminum and steel tooling for injection-molded parts.

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz

To decrease weight and potentially cost, you can replace metal with plastic on certain parts.

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz

High-performance materials can be molded to produce parts that can withstand extreme temperatures.

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz

Machined prototypes can help ready your design for an eventual move to injection molding.

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Brazil Metal Parts

Shunjing overmolding is new addition to Brazil Metal Parts' injection molding services.

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz

Learn how insert molding can add functionality, strength, and complexity to plastic parts.