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Take your design from tooling to repeat production of custom plastic parts.
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Plastic Injection MoldingCustom plastic parts for productionTooling & Design SupportPrepare your part design for toolingHigh-Volume ProductionPlan repeat runs around your delivery needsMaterials & Finishes
Made for smaller runs.
Produce resin parts with silicone molds for design validation and small batches.
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Vacuum CastingResin parts made with silicone moldsLow-Volume ProductionFrom trial parts to small-batch deliveryAppearance & Fit ChecksPrepare multiple parts for product checksMaterials & Finishes
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From molded production and low-volume casting to CNC and 3D printing. Compare plastic materials by application, appearance and manufacturing process.
Choose plastic sheet and rod stock for functional prototypes, precision components and fixtures.
Tough, impact-tolerant ABS molds into detailed housings, instrument panels and everyday product covers. Its balance of appearance and structural performance suits many general-purpose molded parts.
View DetailsEquipment housings, instrument panels and consumer-product covers.
Provide the molding grade, loads, operating temperature, color and surface finish.
Lightweight PP combines fatigue resistance with chemical-resistance characteristics for containers, lids and repeated-flex designs. Formulation determines the balance between stiffness and flexibility.
View DetailsContainers, flip-top covers and lightweight housings; review hinge geometry separately.
Specify homopolymer, copolymer or filled grade, hinge geometry, flex cycles, wall thickness and chemical exposure.
Tough PE combines low moisture absorption with chemical resistance for caps, plugs and container components. Density and formulation determine the balance between flexibility and rigidity.
View DetailsCaps, plugs, flexible container components and parts exposed to specified chemicals.
State HDPE, LDPE or another PE grade, plus stiffness, color and contact medium.
Rigid PS supports clear covers, display inserts and lightly loaded housings. General-purpose and impact-modified grades offer different balances of transparency, toughness and appearance.
View DetailsDisplay inserts, clear covers and lightly loaded housings.
Specify GPPS or HIPS, impact exposure, operating temperature and appearance requirements.
PMMA brings optical clarity to molded viewing windows, light-transmitting covers and display components. Transparent appearance, color and surface quality drive its selection.
View DetailsViewing windows, light-transmitting covers and display panels.
Provide clarity, color, optical-surface requirements, thickness and impact conditions.
PC combines transparency with impact tolerance and heat resistance for protective covers, equipment enclosures and viewing windows where visibility and structural function matter together.
View DetailsTransparent guards, viewing windows and equipment enclosures.
Specify grade, transparency, chemical contact, operating temperature and finish.
PA6 provides strength and wear-related performance for molded clips, gears and mechanical connectors. Moisture conditioning influences both dimensions and mechanical behavior in service.
View DetailsClips, gears, cable retainers and mechanical connectors.
State PA6 grade, reinforcement, humidity, conditioning state and critical fits.
PA66 serves structural connectors, fasteners and gear housings with nylon’s strength and wear-related characteristics. Formulation, reinforcement and moisture condition shape its finished-part behavior.
View DetailsGear housings, fasteners and structural connectors.
Specify PA66 grade, filler, temperature, conditioning state and dimensional requirements.
Stiff, low-friction POM suits molded gears, sliders, sleeves and transmission components. Its wear behavior and dimensional stability support moving parts and fitted interfaces.
View DetailsGears, sliders, sleeves and compact transmission components.
Specify copolymer or homopolymer grade, contact materials, load, temperature and fit.
PBT balances mechanical, thermal and electrical characteristics for molded connectors, sockets and functional housings. Reinforcement and grade selection tailor the material to the component.
View DetailsElectrical connectors, sockets and functional housings.
Provide filler, electrical requirements, temperature, shrinkage targets and finish.
PC/ABS blends serve electronics enclosures, control panels and structural covers. Each blend offers its own balance of housing performance and molding behavior.
View DetailsElectronics enclosures, control panels and structural covers.
Provide the blend grade, load and impact requirements, operating temperature, color and finish.
PEEK combines mechanical strength, heat resistance and chemical resistance for demanding molded sleeves, supports and functional components. Unfilled and reinforced grades address different design priorities.
View DetailsHeat-exposed sleeves, structural parts and reviewed chemical-contact components.
Specify grade, reinforcement, operating environment, geometry and material-record requirements.
PEI belongs in the high-performance molding group for projects with thermal, electrical or dimensional requirements. Selection begins with the specified formulation and component requirements.
View DetailsEngineering components driven by thermal, electrical and dimensional requirements.
Provide PEI grade, electrical requirements, service conditions and dimensional targets.
PPS brings heat resistance, chemical resistance and dimensional stability to rigid molded components such as pump bodies and connectors. Reinforcement and formulation define the application balance.
View DetailsPump bodies, connectors and heat-exposed functional components.
Specify filler, chemical contact, operating temperature, electrical requirements and critical dimensions.
PPA is a distinct high-performance polyamide family for engineering-part selection, with thermal, load and dimensional requirements defined for the intended component and formulation.
View DetailsEngineering components with thermal, load and dimensional requirements.
Provide PPA grade, reinforcement, conditioning state, service temperature and load requirements.
LCP sits within the high-performance molding group for detailed connector and electrical-component projects. Geometry, formulation and processing direction guide the material specification for each component.
View DetailsDetailed connector and electrical-component projects.
Provide grade, reinforcement, wall thickness, flow direction and electrical requirements.
TPE combines a rubber-like feel with elastic behavior for grips, cushioning pads and flexible interfaces. This thermoplastic-elastomer family includes TPU among its different material types.
View DetailsGrips, cushioning pads, flexible interfaces and reviewed overmolded features.
Specify elastomer chemistry, hardness, rebound, contact environment and overmolding substrate.
TPU is a thermoplastic polyurethane within the TPE family, used for flexible boots, protective frames and grip surfaces. It differs from cured polyurethane casting resins.
View DetailsFlexible boots, protective frames, grip surfaces and cushioning components.
Provide TPU grade, hardness, elastic-response targets, chemical contact and substrate.
Silicone provides elastic behavior for seals, flexible interfaces and cushioning. Dedicated injection-and-curing systems shape the components, using a different process from thermoplastic melt molding.
View DetailsSeals, flexible interfaces and cushioning components.
Specify silicone system, hardness, curing route, geometry and contact conditions.
Flexible PVC uses a plasticized formulation for soft molded boots, covers and protective interfaces. Its flexibility and handling characteristics differ from rigid PVC stock.
View DetailsFlexible boots, protective covers and soft covering components.
Provide flexible-PVC grade, hardness, plasticizer requirements, contact media and color.
ABS-like polyurethane resin produces housing prototypes and small-batch presentation parts for fit and handling checks. It targets ABS-style behavior while retaining a different chemistry from ABS.
View DetailsHousing prototypes, assembly checks and small-batch presentation parts.
Specify casting grade, load, temperature, color, surface finish and expected service duration.
PMMA-like polyurethane resin supports transparent prototype windows, display covers and appearance models. Clarity depends on the resin, section thickness and finishing, rather than PMMA identity.
View DetailsTransparent viewing windows, display covers and appearance prototypes.
Provide resin grade, clarity, thickness, yellowing expectations and surface treatment.
POM-like polyurethane resin captures the form and fit of POM-style mating components and transmission prototypes. Sliding and wear applications require performance data for the casting resin.
View DetailsMating-part prototypes, transmission-form studies and assembly models.
Define fit, mating material, sliding load, duty cycle and required service life.
PC-like polyurethane resin supports PC-style housings, covers and functional prototypes. Transparency, impact behavior and heat exposure are specified for the casting formulation, separately from actual PC.
View DetailsEquipment enclosures, clear covers and functional evaluation prototypes.
State resin grade, transparency, loads, temperature, color and finish.
PA-like polyurethane resin reproduces nylon-style part forms for assembly and functional-target checks. Its chemistry differs from PA6, PA66 and PA12 used in other manufacturing routes.
View DetailsConnector prototypes, assembly models and functional-target comparisons.
Provide resin grade, hardness, loads, mating geometry and test conditions.
Heat-resistant ABS-like polyurethane resin targets enclosure and duct prototypes near heat sources. Temperature, exposure duration and load define the requirements for this ABS-style resin system.
View DetailsEnclosure, duct and equipment prototypes near heat sources.
Provide resin grade, peak and continuous temperature, exposure duration, load and finish.
Flexible polyurethane casting resin gives rubber-like handling to soft covers, cushioning pads and grip prototypes. The cured resin remains distinct from thermoplastic TPU used in molding.
View DetailsFlexible protective covers, cushioning pads, grips and tactile prototypes.
Specify hardness, rebound, tear requirements, deformation, contact conditions and color.
PP-like polyurethane resin supports flexible covers, lids and handling prototypes with PP-style design goals. Its flexing and chemical-contact behavior depend on the casting formulation, rather than polypropylene.
View DetailsFlexible covers, lids and handling-evaluation prototypes.
Provide resin grade, bend geometry, flex cycles, contact chemicals and finish.
PEEK stock combines strength with heat and chemical resistance for machined bushings, structural supports and demanding functional parts. Unfilled and reinforced forms suit different design priorities.
View DetailsBushings, structural supports and functional components exposed to heat.
Specify rod or sheet grade, reinforcement, stock dimensions, loads and material records.
Stiff, low-friction POM machines into gears, sliders, sleeves and fitted components. Wear behavior and dimensional stability make it useful for moving and mating interfaces.
View DetailsGears, sliders, fitted sleeves and mating components.
Provide copolymer or homopolymer stock grade, mating material, load, temperature and fits.
Nylon stock provides toughness and wear-related performance for rollers, bushings and mechanical brackets. The chosen PA species and moisture condition influence dimensions and behavior.
View DetailsRollers, bushings, mechanical brackets and transmission components.
State PA species, stock form, reinforcement, conditioning state and inspection fits.
PC stock combines clarity with impact tolerance for machined guards, viewing windows and equipment covers. Surface preparation and finishing shape the final transparent appearance.
View DetailsGuards, transparent equipment covers and viewing windows.
Provide grade, clarity, color, chemical exposure, stress-sensitive features and finish.
Tough, machinable ABS supports detailed housing prototypes, structural covers and assembly fixtures. It provides a practical route for checking form, fit and functional design targets.
View DetailsHousing prototypes, assembly fixtures and structural covers.
Specify stock grade, geometry, operating temperature, loads, color and finishing.
Clear PMMA stock serves machined viewing windows, display panels and light-transmitting components. Polishing, edge treatment and machining conditions influence the finished part’s visual quality.
View DetailsViewing windows, display panels and light-transmitting structures.
Specify stock grade, color, clarity, thickness, edge treatment and polished surfaces.
PTFE offers low friction with heat and chemical resistance for machined seal rings, liners and isolation components. Load and deformation requirements guide stock selection.
View DetailsSeal rings, isolation components and low-friction liners.
Specify unfilled or filled grade, contact chemicals, load, temperature and dimensional fits.
PVC supports chemical-contact and electrical-insulation applications such as blocks and covers. CNC stock formulation must be specified separately from the flexible PVC used in molding.
View DetailsInsulating blocks, covers and chemical-contact components.
State rigid or flexible formulation, stock grade, contact media, electrical requirements and geometry.
Light-cured photopolymers produce detailed prototypes and smooth visual models through SLA or DLP. Standard, tough, transparent and heat-oriented formulations serve different appearance and functional targets.
View DetailsVisual models, detailed prototypes, transparent displays and reviewed functional-evaluation parts.
Specify resin grade, SLA or DLP, post-curing, clarity, loads and finish.
White photopolymer for visual models and fine-feature prototypes.
Black photopolymer for presentation parts and models with a dark cosmetic finish.
Toughened photopolymer for handling and mechanical-behavior prototypes; an ABS-style performance alternative with its own resin chemistry.
Clear photopolymer for viewing models and transparent covers; polishing or clear coating determines the intended clarity.
Light-diffusing photopolymer for lampshade models and components with a deliberately hazy appearance.
Heat-oriented photopolymer for prototypes and tooling concepts with specified thermal exposure.
Beige photopolymer for short-duration thermal applications and prototype tooling concepts.
Powder-bed nylon forms complex functional housings, clips and ducts. The range includes PA12 and glass-reinforced nylon, with SLS and MJF routes and distinct material formulations.
View DetailsFunctional housings, clips, ducts and complex assembly components.
Specify PA species, SLS or MJF, filler form, conditioning, color and surface finish.
White PA12 for functional prototypes, complex housings and assembly components with a matte surface.
Dyed-black SLS PA12 for functional parts and prototypes with a dark matte appearance.
Glass-reinforced MJF nylon for components with stiffness requirements and a dyed-black finish.
Glass-reinforced MJF nylon for structural forms and functional parts with a gray matte appearance.
MJF PA12 for complex functional parts, finished in gray.
MJF PA12 for functional components and assembled products with a dyed-black finish.
PLA serves concept models, display pieces and lightly loaded fit-check prototypes where high heat resistance or high strength is not central to the application.
View DetailsConcept models, display pieces and lightly loaded fit-review prototypes.
Provide geometry, loads, service temperature, print orientation, color and finish.
Printed wax patterns capture intricate jewelry and metal-casting forms for subsequent casting. They are manufacturing intermediates rather than engineering-plastic components intended to remain in service.
View DetailsJewelry patterns, metal-casting patterns and complex pattern evaluation.
Specify pattern grade, casting workflow, geometry, surface detail and finishing requirements.
CNC uses machinable sheet or rod stock. Verify its grade and formulation separately from similarly named molding and printing materials.
CROSS-PROCESS SELECTION
Separate actual polymer families from performance-like resins, then compare feedstock, grade and application for each process.
Identical Material Across FourThis catalog does not establish one identical material and grade across all four processes.
Polymer Family Across ThreePA/Nylon: CNC, molding and printing; confirm species such as PA6, PA66 and PA12 separately.
Polymer Families Across TwoCNC and molding: ABS, PC, PMMA, POM and PEEK. PVC also requires rigid/flexible formulation checks.
| Material / Family | CNC | Injection Molding | Vacuum Casting | 3D Printing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | ABS | ABS | — | — |
| PA / Nylon | Nylon Stock | PA6 / PA66 | — | PA12 / Composites |
| PC | PC | PC | — | — |
| PMMA | PMMA | PMMA | — | — |
| POM | POM | POM | — | — |
| PEEK | PEEK | PEEK | — | — |
| PVC Family | PVC Stock | Flexible PVC | — | — |
| PP | — | PP | — | — |
Actual Polymer
Same Family; Confirm Species and Formulation
Performance-like Alternative
PA/Nylon spans CNC, molding and printing, but PA6/PA66 and PA12 are different species. ABS, PC, PMMA, POM and PEEK span CNC and molding at family level. Confirm PVC formulations. This catalog does not establish an identical material and grade across all four processes.
ENGINEERING & QUALITY
Grades, reinforcement and processing affect finished-part behavior. Share the operating conditions so selection and acceptance follow the same requirements.
Explore Quality Control→Loads, operating temperature, chemical exposure and dimensions define the material properties to check.
Specify color, clarity, finish, assembly and quantity so material and process can be reviewed together.
Share a specified grade or performance target, then agree samples, critical dimensions and material documentation.
Review use, geometry and quantity to choose a plastic manufacturing route for the project stage.
Validate with CNC, printing or casting, then plan the transition to molded production.
Keep engineering feedback, appearance, assembly and quality requirements in one project conversation.
Within this catalog, the PA/Nylon family appears in CNC, molding and printing, but the species differ: CNC nylon stock with a specified species, PA6/PA66, and PA12 or nylon composites. ABS, PC, PMMA, POM and PEEK appear in CNC and molding. PVC also has two routes; confirm each formulation rather than assuming equivalence. Casting like-resins are separate performance alternatives; no identical material and grade is established across all four processes.
No. These names describe appearance or selected performance targets. These casting options are resin systems and do not identify actual ABS, PC, PMMA, POM or PA. Obtain the actual resin grade and review strength, heat exposure, aging and service conditions. A successful fit-check prototype does not automatically establish equivalent long-term performance.
They are not direct substitutes. They share the polyamide family, but polymer species, formulations, reinforcement and manufacturing routes differ. Specify grade, loads, temperature, humidity and fits, and agree on dry or conditioned inspection states. Identify fillers explicitly; glass fiber and glass beads must not be merged under an unspecified reinforced-nylon label.
Transparency does not establish polymer identity. The clear and translucent Resin options are photopolymers, while PC and PMMA are thermoplastics with their own grades. For a viewing window or cover, compare appearance, thickness, finishing, loads and environment across the routes, using each material’s own data.
Flexible molding PVC and CNC PVC can be compared at family level. Specify rigid or flexible formulation and stock grade for CNC rather than assuming identical formulations. TPE is a thermoplastic-elastomer family that includes TPU. For flexible parts, define chemistry, hardness, rebound, contact conditions and any overmolding substrate. Cured casting PU is also distinct from thermoplastic TPU.
Provide CAD or drawings, quantity, critical dimensions and fits, plus loads, peak and continuous temperatures, chemical contact, color, clarity and finish. If a material is specified, include its full grade, filler, hardness and required records; add conditioning requirements where relevant. Separate visual, functional-validation and long-term service objectives so material, process and finishing can be reviewed together.
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