At Reading Plastic & Metal, we stock a vast array of specialty plastics, including polyimide material, in various formats. Our expert team provides guidance on material selection, with abilities to handle fabrication, including bending, threading, and CNC machining. We offer flexible quantities, fast delivery, and supportive customer care, making us your one stop solution for […]
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For high-temperature applications, you need plastic materials that can resist thermal degradation while maintaining sufficient strength and stiffness at operating temperature. Heat resistant plastics are to the rescue! These materials can exceed 300ºF in continuous operating temperature without compromising their mechanical properties. Choosing the right heat resistant plastic for the job often involves more considerations […]
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Custom plastic manufacturing provides companies with durable parts that help lower costs and speed production, increasing company profits. The speed of CNC custom plastic manufacturing means replicate parts can be delivered quickly, minimizing costly downtime. Replacing metal parts with plastic can also improve performance and extend part life. At Reading Plastic, we’ve produced dependable custom […]
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As of 2018, the semiconductor industry was valued at over 481 billion USD and it continues to see rapid growth due to the ever-increasing demand for electronics in nearly every industry. Plastic is a great choice for semiconductor trays because specialty plastics offer excellent chemical and thermal resistance as well as antistatic properties. At Reading […]
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Engineering-grade plastic resins were first introduced in the early 1950s, and for nearly 70 years manufacturers have been enjoying the advantages of plastic materials. In the past, the most common application has been in converting metal parts to plastic, but with the rapid development of new advanced plastics that can outperform metal at lower cost, […]
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For high-temperature applications, you need plastic materials that can resist thermal degradation while maintaining sufficient strength and stiffness at operating temperature. Enter heat-resistant plastics, materials that can exceed 300ºF in continuous operating temperature without compromising their mechanical properties. Choosing the right heat-resistant plastic for the job often involves more considerations than just the operating temperature, […]
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