Most people are familiar with the terms metal and nonmetal. However, few are conversant with materials that lie between the two main types of materials—metalloids. The uses of metalloids are even more unknown. Metalloids are intermediate materials, featuring a myriad...
TPE vs TPR Material Comparison If you’ve ever had to choose between Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) and Thermoplastic Rubbers (TPR), you know it’s not as simple as flipping a coin. Both materials are widely used across various industries, including automotive,...
Glass transition temperature of polymers A plastic injection molding design may consider everything, but it still falls short if it overlooks the glass transition temperature of polymers. In choosing the material for plastic parts, this special transition temperature,...
The strength of your metal matters a lot. Because it directly affects your part’s performance. If the metal is too fragile, it fails. If it’s too strong, it may cost more. That’s why a metal strength chart helps you decide. Let’s say you’re working on aerospace parts....
1018 vs. 4140 steel Choosing the right steel for a project can feel like navigating a web, especially when choosing from a list of types of steel. It is even more confusing when choosing between popular options like 1018 and 4140 steel. The two metals have very...
