Plastic injection molding materials have names that sound like terms from chemistry class. It’s hard enough that polyethylene rhymes with polypropylene, which has an abbreviation (PP) that’s similar to polystyrene (PS). Choosing the right injection molding material also means knowing your application requirements, which can change between prototyping and production.

Fortunately, you don’t need a PhD in chemistry to make the right material choice. There are many factors to consider, of course, but it all starts with the basics: the names and abbreviations of leading materials, their advantages and disadvantages, typical applications, and common brands and grades.

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