Engineering Plastics Blog
Practical notes on engineering plastics from the VFOOS workshop — material guides, machining tips and application stories to help you specify the right plastic part.
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What is Bakelite? The Original Engineering Plastic
Bakelite was the first synthetic plastic, and it still earns its place. Heat-resistant, rigid and electrically insulating —…
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What is PP? Properties, Benefits and Where Polypropylene Fits
Polypropylene is light, chemically resistant and hinges like no other plastic. A guide to PP’s strengths and the…
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What is UHMWPE? The Material That Out-Wears Steel
UHMWPE is one of the most abrasion-resistant materials on the planet. Where to use it, why it beats…
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What is HDPE? Properties, Benefits and Common Uses
HDPE is tough, chemically resistant and cost-effective. Here is what makes high-density polyethylene the default choice for tanks,…
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What is Nylon? Properties, Types and Where It Is Used
Nylon (polyamide) is tough, wear-resistant and versatile. A practical guide to the main types, their properties, and the…
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POM in Industry: Driving Precision in Automotive and Machinery
Automotive, industrial machinery, electronics and medical devices all lean on POM. A look at the applications — and…
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PTFE in Industry: From Semiconductor Fabs to Chemical Plants
Where does PTFE actually get used, and why? Real applications in semiconductors, chemical processing, food and energy —…
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What is POM? The Precision Engineer’s Favourite Plastic
POM (acetal) is stiff, stable and machines like a dream. Here is what makes it the go-to material…
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What is PTFE? Properties, Grades and Where It Is Used
PTFE — the material behind non-stick pans and chemical seals — is an industry workhorse. A plain-language guide…