Stop thinking one-for-one: Rather than looking for materials that can replace a metal part using the identical geometry, designers are now capitalizing on the additional freedom to form plastics into net shapes. Don’t wait too long to select materials: Engage with a polymer supplier early on in the design process to specify the exact material attributes you need. Take advantage of hybrid plastic/metal designs

Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models. 

The new patent-pending sensor, a finalist in the Body Interior category, is easier to assemble and weighs 38% less than the current metal design. The sensor’s design eliminates the need for a rubber O-ring, simplifying assembly and blocking duct leakage paths. PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

Marine Application Material Solutions Snowmobile Application Material Solutions The design and lightweighting benefits of thermoplastics with the conductive performance of metal

PolyOne Expands its Reach with Advanced Composite Materials at JEC World 2019 PolyOne Showcases More Than Materials for Healthcare Applications at MD&M West 2019 ANAHEIM, Calif. – February 4, 2019 – At Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West this week, PolyOne is highlighting its extensive portfoli

PolyOne Accentuates What’s Possible with Application-Specific Materials and Design at NPE 2018 PolyOne to Showcase Material, Colorant and Additive Innovations at CHINAPLAS 2018 PolyOne ECCOH™ Material Meets Stringent Requirements for Ground-Breaking Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Project

Color Design External mirrors are another critical part of a vehicle’s design. Raw materials, scrap and manufacturing complexity can comprise as much as 50 percent of the total cost of a part.

Color Design External mirrors are another critical part of a vehicle’s design. Raw materials, scrap and manufacturing complexity can comprise as much as 50 percent of the total cost of a part.

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