Machined Plastics
Plastics
Machined Plastic Parts Materials ABS Plastic for Machined Parts & Prototypes Acetal & Delrin MachiningAcrylic Plastic Materials & MachiningCOC/COP Plastic Materials & MachiningCPVC Plastic Material & MachiningCTFE/KEL-F Plastic Material & MachiningDelrin AF Plastic Material & Machining ECTFE/Halar Plastic Material & Machining Fluorosint® 500 and 207 Plastic Materials & MachiningHDPE Plastic Material & MachiningLDPE Plastic Material & MachiningNoryl® Plastic Material & MachiningNylatron GS: Self Lubricating Nylon for Precision MachiningNylon 6/6 Material & Machining PBT Plastic Material & MachiningPEEK Plastic Material & Machining PES (Radel A) Plastic Material & MachiningPlastic Machining With PETPhenolics/G10 Plastic Machining Polycarbonate Plastic & MachiningPolypropylene Plastic Material & MachiningPolysulfone Plastic Matetial & MachiningPPS Plastic Material & MachiningPVC Plastic & Machining PVDF Plastic Material & MachiningRadel® Plastic Material & MachiningRexolite® Plastic Material & Machining Tecadur Plastic Material & MachiningTeflon® Plastic Machining (PTFE) | Controlled FluidicsTorlon PlasticMaterial & MachiningUHMW Plastic Materials & MachiningUltem® (PEI) Plastic Material & MachiningVespel® Plastic MachiningPOLYMER OPTIONS
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Work with our engineers to find the right design, material, and process: all within your budget.

GET THE MOST CURRENT INSIGHTS ON PLASTIC MANUFACTURING

Access in‑depth guidance on plastic machining, bonded manifolds, and advanced materials for OEM instruments and engineered plastic components, and explore practical, application-focused content on precision plastic manufacturing for  medical, diagnostics, aerospace, and industrial OEMs. These white papers will assist design, engineering, and sourcing teams to make better material and manufacturing decisions. As each white paper combines technical data, design considerations, and real-world examples, use these to support your next design review or supplier discussion. We provide:

  • Material selection guidance for advanced engineering plastics.
  • Design and DFM tips for machined and bonded plastic components.
  • Application examples across fluidic manifolds, labware, and specialty components.

WHAT TOPICS WE COVER

These resources provide practical advice, reliable technical data, and ideas you can apply directly to current and future OEM programs. We have: 

Material Insights: 

Learn about the properties, advantages, and applications/use cases of advanced plastics like Teflon, Vespel, Noryl and other advanced polymers.

Design Best Practices: 

Find out how to optimize geometry, machining, bonding, and finishing to meet performance and cost targets.

Innovative Applications: 

Explore real-life examples of how plastics are transforming industries, from fluidic manifolds to custom flowmeter solutions.

Sustainability Focus: 

Stay informed about emerging approaches and eco-friendly plastics and process choices in regulated industries.

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KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Our White Papers Provide

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PRACTICAL ADVICE

Improve functionality, reduce costs, and streamline production.

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RELIABLE DATA

Make Informed decisions with trusted technical information.

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INSPIRATION

Discover new possibilities for your projects

INJECTION MOLDING VS CNC MACHINING: THE COMPARISON GUIDE

Learn when CNC machining beats injection molding for regulated plastic components, with cost, timeline, and compliance guidance for OEM engineers and PMs.

BEST PRACTICES IN POLYMER SELECTION FOR LABWARE & DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES

Learn how to choose the right polymers for labware and diagnostic components based on chemical exposure, optical needs, regulatory requirements, and manufacturability. Also find out:

  • Trade‑offs between common labware plastics.
  • Design tips to reduce failures and improve assay performance.
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HOW ADVANCED MEDICAL PLASTICS ARE SHAPING MODERN HEALTHCARE

Explore how medical‑grade plastics enable sterile, reliable, and cost‑effective components in drug delivery, fluid management, and critical care devices. You'll also find out: 

  • Material properties that matter in high‑risk clinical environments.
  • Example applications from single‑use disposables to durable components.
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IMPLEMENTING ADVANCED PLASTIC MATERIALS IN FUTURE AEROSPACE PROJECTS

Understand where advanced plastics can replace metal in aerospace structures and interiors to reduce weight, improve durability, and support sustainability goals. Also learn more about:

  • Performance and certification considerations for aerospace polymers.
  • Design and manufacturing implications for flight‑critical and interior parts.
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ENSURING WATER SAFETY & COMPLIANCE WITH TRICONTINENT

See how precision dispensing technology supports accurate water quality testing, regulatory compliance, and reliable contaminant detection. Learn more about: 

  • Role of precision pumps in reagent delivery and test accuracy.
  • How robust fluid handling underpins regulatory confidence.
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