Snap together assembly and snap apart disassembly, living hinges, multi-lumen tubing, elastomeric and optical properties are all used in designing with Engineering Thermoplastics. Secondary operations such as drilling, tapping, notching, adhesive bonding and welding are all incorporated into Engineering Thermoplastics extrusion products. There is an almost unlimited color selection with most Engineering Thermoplastics.
All standard plastics decorating methods are available.
An extruded Engineering Thermoplastic does not ordinarily require any further processing such as de-scaling, passivating, annealing or painting. Extrusion tooling costs are modest. Anti-Friction Applications Extruded shapes of Engineering Thermoplastics or their compound are used for bearings, sliding surfaces, bushings, anywhere there is relative motion between contact parts. Usually, no additional lubrication is required. Resins that are often used include Fluoropolymers, Nylons, Olifins and Polyketones.