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• Know your materials: Polycarbonate (PC)

  Here’s what you need to know about polycarbonate before deciding whether it’s right for your next project.

• Know your materials: acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA)

  Here’s everything you need to know about acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), from its benefits to its numerous applications.

• Know your materials: UHMW

  Here’s everything you need to know about manufacturing with ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene and its common uses.

• Know your materials: Polystyrene (PS)

  Here’s everything you need to know about polystyrene (PS).

• Know your materials: Delrin (Polyoxymethylene)

  Here’s everything you need to know about Delrin® plastic, from how it’s made to its best-fit applications.

• Know Your Materials: Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA/Acrylic)

  Also known as “acrylic” and “plexiglass,” polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a common thermoplastic alternative to glass.

• Know Your Materials: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

  Here’s everything you need to know about polyvinyl chloride (PVC), one of the oldest and most commonly used polymers.

• Know Your Materials: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

  Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is one of the most versatile materials on the market today, as it is both lightweight and resistant to heat, chemicals, and corrosion.

• Know your materials: Acetal vs. nylon

  Acetal and nylon are both versatile, low-friction, wear-resistant plastics — but they have a few critical distinctions. Here’s what you need to know.

• Know Your Materials: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

  PET, a highly versatile and durable plastic, is most commonly used in food and beverage packaging — but its applications are numerous and diverse.