Material alternatives for plastic injection moulding

Literature • ProtoLabs

About the CPD course

Navigating supply chain issues is a constant challenge; especially in times of material shortages; So we looked at the more commonly used materials and compiled a list of substitution options that can serve well as replacements; Choosing which ones to use will depend on material properties and the intended functions of your parts; Each section delves into those material properties and reasoning behind the alternative recommendations to provide insight into additional resin options;

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Protolabs is the world’s fastest digital manufacturing source for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts. We use advanced injection moulding, CNC machining and 3D printing technologies to produce parts within days. The result is an unprecedented speed-to-market value for product designers and engineers worldwide. Our end-to-end digital thread enables faster and more efficient product development in order to produce parts in as fast as 1 day as well as eliminating most of the time-consuming and expensive skilled labour that is conventionally required. With manufacturing facilities operating across Europe, we can balance production across multiple sites and produce parts where they are needed.