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Materials

Here at FastForming, we work with all thermoformable plastics and engineering resins. Not every material is an appropriate choice for every project, so our engineers are standing by to help you select the best type of plastic for your application. In addition to price point, we base our recommendations on characteristics like density, dielectric strength, and thermal conductivity (among many, many others!).

The following list names the most common thermoformable materials, but it is by no means exhaustive:

Description:

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Color:

Black, White, Custom

Typical Use:

Covers, Guards

Comments:

Recyled grades available

Description:

High Impact Polystyrene

Color:

Black, White, Custom

Typical Use:

POP

Comments:

Crystal Cap for a wet look

Description:

Crystal Cap for a wet look

Color:

Black, White, Custom

Typical Use:

Flame Retardancy

Comments:

High impact strength too, generics are available

Description:

Polycarbonate

Color:

Clear

Typical Use:

High Heat

Comments:

Good to approximately 250F, High Impact

Description:

Polyethyleneterethalate

Color:

Clear

Typical Use:

Clamshells

Comments:

Replaced PVC due to environmental concerns

Description:

Polyvinylchloride

Color:

Clear

Typical Use:

Many

Comments:

Can be made flexible for seat fabric

Description:

High Density Polyethylene

Color:

Off White, Black, Custom

Typical Use:

Chemical Resistance

Comments:

Description:

Polypropylene

Color:

Off White, Custom

Typical Use:

Chemical Resistance

Comments:

Description:

Polymethylmethacrylate

Color:

Clear

Typical Use:

Windows, Skylights

Comments:

Excellent UV resistance, Very low impact stength

Description:

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Color:

Clear

Typical Use:

Skylights, Signs

Comments:

Excellent UV resistance, Moderate Impact Strength

Description:

Polyphenyleneoxide, PPO

Color:

Custom

Typical Use:

Electrical Covers

Comments:

High dielectric strength, difficult to get

Description:

Polyphenylenesulfide, PPS

Color:

Custom

Typical Use:

Comments:

Description:

polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE

Color:

Typical Use:

High Heat, Low Friction

Comments:

Description:

thermoplastic olefin

Color:

Custom

Typical Use:

Great impact, UV resistance

Comments:

Description:

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Color:

Clear

Typical Use:

Varied

Comments:

Used when flexible parts are needed

Description:

Thermoplastic Urethane

Color:

Clear

Typical Use:

Varied

Comments:

Used when flexible parts are needed

Description:

Polyetherimide

Color:

Translucent Amber, Black

Typical Use:

Very High Heat

Comments:

For assistance selecting material for your application,
please call us, 330-927-3277, we’ll be happy to help.

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