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GuidesPTFESelf-lubricating plasticsEverything about self-lubricating plastics. Which materials are suitable, where are they used and what advantages do they offer?- IndustriesPTFEShip and boat buildingPlastics for ship and boat building: sheets, semi-finished products and custom-made plastic parts for yachts, boats and applications.
GuidesPEEKSolutionsMartan Plastics offers professional plastic machining: CNC milling, turning, waterjet cutting & 3D printing for high-precision components.
MaterialsPPStandard plastic or high-performance plastic? Decision criteria in comparisonStandard plastic or high-performance plastic? This article compares properties, areas of application and decision-making criteria and helps with the selection of the right material for engineering applications.
IndustriesAluminiumSuccessful plastic application in the automotive industryDiscover how modern automotive plastics such as PEEK are revolutionising vehicle engineering.- MaterialsPTFETemperature resistance of plasticsWhich plastics are temperature-resistant? Find out everything about heat- and cold-resistant plastics, thermal properties, high-performance plastics and applications at high temperatures.
GuidesPOM-CThermal conductivity of plasticsWhich materials can conduct heat, how additives improve conductivity and in which industry these plastics are used.
GuidesPVC hartThermoplasticsWhat makes thermoplastics so versatile? Everything about properties, processing, advantages and areas of application – explained concisely and clearly.
MaterialsPE 1000Tribological properties of engineering plasticsTribological properties of plastics explained: friction, wear, materials, influencing factors and plastic-steel friction pairings.- ProcessingAluminiumTurned partsTurned parts from aluminium and metal to drawings. Unlimited possibilities, fair prices and Made in Germany.
- ProcessingAluminiumTypical manufacturing tolerances for CNC partsWhat tolerances are realistic for CNC parts? Overview for aluminium, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper and plastics.
- IndustriesPA 6Vehicle constructionHigh-quality plastics for vehicle construction: robust, lightweight and efficient. Find out more about applications and benefits now.
ProcessingPCWaterjet cuttingEfficient waterjet cutting for precise plastic cut pieces. Burr-free edges and flexible shapes for industry and engineering.- GuidesPA 6Wear-resistant plastics: materials for moving applicationsFind out which wear-resistant plastics perform in moving applications. From PA to POM to PEEK.
- MaterialsPCWeather-resistant plastics – UV-resistant plastic sheets for outdoor useWhich plastics are weather-resistant? Overview of UV-resistant plastic sheets for outdoor use – weatherproof, durable and available cut to size.
- ProcessingAluminiumWhat is CNC machining? - Comprehensive explanation for precision manufacturingLearn what CNC machining is, how it works and why it is indispensable in industry and the trades.
- MaterialsPOM-CWhat is POM? Thermoplastic high-performance plasticPOM, or polyoxymethylene, is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic, often also referred to as acetal. Find out more in the guide.
- MaterialsAcrylglas (PMMA)What is the difference between amorphous and semi-crystalline plastics?Learn the difference between amorphous and semi-crystalline plastics. Properties, areas of application and decision-making aids.
- MaterialsPEEKWhich plastics are resistant to high mechanical stress?Which plastics have mechanical resistance? Tensile strength, compressive strength, rigidity & other properties.
- ProcessingPVC hartWhy custom-made plastic profiles make economic senseWhy plastic profiles cut to size make economic sense. Precise, efficient and cost-saving – perfect for industry & mechanical engineering.
- MaterialsPOM-CWhy engineering plastics are ideal materials for robot componentsWhy engineering plastics such as POM or PEEK are ideal for robots: advantages, materials, applications & solutions for industry.
- MaterialsPOM-CWhy POM is an ideal material for gearsWhy POM is the ideal material for gears: everything about properties, advantages and typical areas of application in engineering & industry.