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Thermoplastic
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, (ABS).
Cellulosic.
Ethylene vinyl alcohol, (E/VAL).
Fluoroplastics, (PTFE), (FEP, PFA, CTFE, ECTFE, ETFE).
Ionomer.
Liquid Crystal Polymer, (LCP).
Polyacetal, (Acetal).
Polyacrylates, (Acrylic).
Polyacrylonitrile, (PAN), (Acrylonitrile).
Polyamide, (PA), (Nylon).
Polyamide-imide, (PAI).
Polyaryletherketone, (PAEK), (Ketone).
Polybutadiene, (PBD).
Polybutylene, (PB).
Polycarbonate, (PC).
Polyektone, (PK).
Polyester.
Polyetheretherketone, (PEEK).
Polyetherimide, (PEI).
Polyethersulfone, (PES).
Polyethylene, (PE).
Polyethylenechlorinates, (PEC).
Polyimide, (PI).
Polymethylpentene, (PMP).
Polyphenylene Oxide, (PPO).
Polyphenylene Sulfide, (PPS).
Polyphthalamide, (PTA).
Polypropylene, (PP).
Polystyrene, (PS).
Polysulfone, (PSU).
Polyurethane, (PU).
Polyvinylchloride, (PVC).
Polyvinylidene Chloride, (PVDC).
Thermoplastic elastomers, (TPE).
Thermoset
Allyl Resin, (Allyl).
Epoxy.
Melamine formaldehyde, (MF).
Phenol-formaldehyde Plastic, (PF), (Phenolic).
Polyester.
Polyimide, (PI).
Polyurethane, (PU).
Silicone, (SI).
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Mechanical Engineers Outlook

Guide for those interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. Includes qualifications, pay, and job duties.

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Guide for high quality and cost-effective plastic injection molding.

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Optimize your designs, reduce machining time, and lower your costs.

Selecting the Right 3D Printer

Discover how to choose the right 3D printer for your needs and the key performance attributes to consider.