Pexco Leverages Engineered Plastics in Product Design
Plastics have revolutionized tool and process design across various industries, offering a multitude of advantages that enhance functionality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
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Design Flexibility and Customization
Pexco’s performance plastics can be molded into intricate shapes and sizes, providing unparalleled design flexibility. This ability allows for the creation of highly specialized parts tailored to specific applications. Unlike metals, which require extensive machining, plastics can be precisely shaped during manufacturing processes like injection molding, making it easier to achieve complex geometries and detailed features.
Cost Efficiency
The use of performance plastics such as FEP/PFA often results in significant cost savings. Plastics are generally less expensive than metals, and their manufacturing processes, such as injection molding and extrusion, are cost-effective, especially for high-volume production. The lower material and processing costs contribute to a reduction in the overall expenses associated with tool production.
Performance Enhancements
Plastics offer a range of performance benefits that enhance part functionality. Performance plastics are resistant to wear and environmental corrosion, which helps in extending the lifespan of tools and minimizing maintenance needs. Additionally, plastics can be engineered to have low friction properties, reducing wear and tear on moving parts and improving the efficiency of mechanical components.
Precision and Consistency
Plastics can be manufactured with high precision and consistency, ensuring that tools perform reliably and meet stringent specifications. This precision is crucial for applications requiring exact measurements and high performance. The uniformity in plastic components helps maintain consistent quality and reliability in tools.
Innovation in Process Design
Plastics enable innovative process designs by allowing for the integration of multiple functions into a single component. This capability reduces the need for assembly and can streamline manufacturing processes. Moreover, the lightweight nature of plastics can lead to ergonomic improvements, making tools easier to handle and reducing user fatigue.
Thermal and Electrical Properties
Certain plastics are designed to provide excellent thermal and electrical insulation, making them suitable for tools and components that need to operate safely in challenging environments. Advanced plastics can also withstand high temperatures, expanding their applicability in processes involving heat.
Expert Engineers
Pexco utilizes performance plastics to enhance tool and process design through their flexibility, cost efficiency, performance improvements, and innovative potential. As material science evolves, the role of plastics in advancing tool design and manufacturing processes continues to expand, driving both practical and sustainable advancements in various industries.
Pexco engineers are experts in metal-to-plastic conversions and uses various grades of resins as metal replacements in applications where historically only metal was an option. These materials are widely used in industries such as aerospace, medical, industrial, and energy (fossil fuel and renewable).