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Are Plastic Parts Superior to Metal Parts?

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Since prehistoric people advanced from using rocks to shaping tools out of copper and iron, metal and wood have been the favorites for making nearly any parts and components. Most plastics were weak or brittle enough to not be able to replace metal parts until far into the 20th century. Innovative plastic compositions that can perform as well as or better than metals are now available for use in the custom plastics manufacturing industry.


Benefits of Plastic Over Metal Components:


Many scoffed at the thought of fragile plastic replacing powerful metals, especially when the idea of replacing metal parts with plastic parts was originally being examined. Chemists, engineers, and the entire plastics sector have worked together to develop plastic formulations that can compete with or outperform metal for the same application. Many companies today regularly prefer plastic parts to metal ones.


Plastic components can be stronger than metal components:


Modern plastics, particularly when reinforced with carbon or glass fibers, can be exceptionally robust and durable. Plastic's innate flexibility can also make these robust pieces more resilient than metal.


Plastic Is More Durable Than Metal:


Plastic is more resistant to a wide range of risks and exposures, including dampness, chemicals, electrical current, and abrasions. There are also heat-resistant polymers available.


Plastic offers more variety and customization:


Plastic parts can be easily changed if you need additional design flexibility, a range of colors, textures, or other qualities. During manufacture, changes can also be made, and multiple resins can be employed.


Plastic components are less expensive to manufacture:


Using plastic parts instead of metal ones can help you save money by lowering your costs for:


  • The raw materials
  • Minimal waste and a lower carbon footprint
  • Very few, if any, more processes or finishing are required.
  • Because of the decreased weight of the parts, transportation is easier.


Plastic Parts Offer Faster Production:


Injection molding is extremely rapid and consistent, even over extremely lengthy manufacturing runs.


At Advantage Plastics, we provide professional plastic mold building service. Our high-end manufacturing services are a perfect complement to today’s cutting-edge industries. Call us now to get a quote!


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