Think of an injection mold not as a simple block of steel, but as a complex, custom-built 3D puzzle. Each precisely engineered piece has a critical job to do. For designers and engineers, understanding how this puzzle fits together is the secret to creating plastic parts that are not only beautiful but also highly manufacturable and cost-effective.
When your product operates in a demanding environment—be it under the hood of a car, inside a medical tool undergoing steam sterilization, or at the tip of a high-powered hairdryer—you need to level up your material choice. High-temperature plastics are a specialized class of polymers engineered to perform reliably under extreme thermal stress. They are designed to maintain their critical mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability at continuous operating temperatures, typically above 150°C (300°F).
20 Types of Plastic Materials – Complete Guide of Properties and UsesGoodTech MFG Engineer-focused guide for material selection in manufacturing and injection molding. IntroductionMaterial selection is critical in engineering and manufacturing. Material selection is critical in engineering and manufacturing. This guide provides engineer-focused insights into mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical properties of 20 commonly used plastics, helping you choose the right material for your application.