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Materials · Look up technical terms: the glossary

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  • ABS
  • Acrylglas (PMMA)
  • Aluminium
  • Aluminium EN AW 7075
  • Gummi
  • Hartpapier (HP 2061)
  • PA 6
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  • ProcessingABS3D printing with engineering plastics: opportunities, materials and applications3D printing with engineering plastics enables high-strength components for industry, mechanical engineering and medical technology. Find out more about materials, benefits and applications.
  • ProcessingPEEK3D printing with high-performance plastics – advantages and challengesDiscover the potential and limitations of 3D printing with high-performance plastics – ideal for complex, load-bearing components.
  • MaterialsABSABS plastic sheets compared with high-performance plasticsHow ABS plastic sheets compare to high-performance plastics. Costs, mechanical properties and areas of application.
  • GuidesPA 6Additively manufactured plastic componentsHow suitable is 3D printing for the series production of plastic components? Opportunities, limits and future prospects.
  • IndustriesPEEKAerospaceHigh-performance plastics for aerospace: lightweight, heat-resistant and extremely stable for interiors, components & insulation.
  • GuidesPA 6Ageing processes in plasticsHow do plastics age and how can their service life be extended? Causes, consequences and effective measures against material ageing.
  • GuidesAluminiumAluminium sheets in a system compositeAluminium in hybrid construction: advantages, risks and joining techniques. How aluminium is safely combined with steel, plastic or wood.
  • GuidesPOM-CAnisotropy in plastics – what designers need to considerWhat anisotropy in plastics means, what effects it has and how designers allow for the direction-dependent behaviour.
  • IndustriesPOM-CAutomotive engineeringEfficient plastic solutions for vehicle engineering: weight savings, durability and precision manufacturing for modern vehicles.
  • IndustriesPOM-CAutomotive industryInnovative plastic solutions for the automotive industry: weight reduction, durability and custom manufacturing for precise components.
  • GuidesPPBuy plastic semi-finished products online | Martan PlasticsPlastic semi-finished products made from PEEK, POM, PE, PP, PA and other thermoplastics: discover sheets, rods and cut pieces online.
  • ProcessingPEEKCentreless cylindrical grindingOptimal surface quality is particularly important for products made from POM-C, PA 6, PEEK, PTFE with diameters of at least 3.5 to a maximum of 100 mm.
  • ProcessingGummiCentreless cylindrical grindingPerfect roundness and tight tolerances thanks to centreless cylindrical grinding. Ideal for technical rubber parts. Calculate and secure your quote.
  • ProcessingPTFECentreless cylindrical grindingCentreless cylindrical grinding at PTFE24 for an extremely smooth surface finish.
  • ProcessingPTFECentreless cylindrical grinding: perfection for your workpiecesIn through-feed centreless grinding, your workpieces are guided between the support, grinding wheel and regulating wheel.
  • IndustriesPTFEChemical industryPrecision plastic parts for the chemical industry: media-resistant components, cut pieces and engineering plastic solutions for plants, tanks and process systems.
  • MaterialsPE 1000Chemical resistance of plasticsWhich plastics are chemically resistant, and how temperature, concentration and load affect service life.
  • MaterialsPE 300 (PE-HD)Chemical resistance: What must be considered when selecting?Understanding chemical resistance: what to look out for when selecting engineering plastics. With table, application examples and industry-specific recommendations.
  • ProcessingPPCNC machining - milled plastic partsDiscover the advantages of CNC machining of plastics. Precise, versatile and cost-effective solutions for your industrial requirements.
  • ProcessingABSCNC machining - turned plastic partsWe manufacture turned plastic parts. Precise, with modern CNC machining. Exactly to your requirements – please get in touch.
  • ProcessingPOM-CCNC machining of engineering plastics: precision and efficiencyLearn all about the CNC machining of engineering plastics: precision manufacturing, tight tolerances, fast implementation – ideal for prototypes, individual parts and small batches.
  • ProcessingAluminiumCNC millingBenefit from our CNC milling technology for individual requirements and high-precision components with maximum efficiency.
  • ProcessingPOM-CCNC milling, sawing, turning, drilling: machining processes for engineering plasticsCNC milling, sawing, turning and drilling of engineering plastics such as POM, PE or PA6 – machined precisely, dimensionally accurate and material-specific. Find out more now and request custom-fit plastic parts!
  • GuidesAluminiumCO₂ footprint of engineering plasticsHow do engineering plastics compare in the CO₂ footprint? Differences in production, use, recycling and future trends.

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