Looking to explore manufacturing options for elastomeric components? We offer many grades of elastomeric materials allowing you to build multi-materials prototypes and components with flexible features.
We work with a variety of polymers, including but not limited to: polycarbonate, Delrin, nylon, PVC, PEEK, HDPE, ABS, acrylic, and torlon.
Manufacturing Options For Plastics
Plastics are the most common materials for producing end-use products and components from consumer products to aerospace devices. There are thousands of versatile polymer options to choose from, each with its own mechanical properties.
Plastic manufacturing processes at Beltim include plastic injection molding, machining, 3D printing, laser and water jet cutting, and polymer casting.
When you work with Beltim, you get to choose from hundreds of manufacturing materials, including various grades of thermoplastics and elastomers. Our mechanical engineers will guide you as you choose materials based on their mechanical properties, manufacturability, and cosmetic appearance.
To help you find the material best suited for a given part, let's look at the two main polymers used in manufacturing: thermoplastics and thermosets.
Thermoplastics
Thermoplastics are polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely, making them the most commonly used type of plastic.
Common thermoplastic materials include:
Acrylic (PMMA)
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polypropylene (PP)
Thermosetting Plastics
Unlike thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics cannot undergo multiple meth and solidification cycles without significant degradation. They decompose rather than melt and do not reform upon cooling. The most common thermosetting plastics are:
Epoxy
Vulcanized rubber
Silicone
Cyanate ester
Polyester
Manufacture Plastic Parts Rapidly With Beltim
We specialize in rapid, on-demand, custom manufacturing of plastic parts for the medical, aerospace, industrial, and automotive industries, among others. We utilize the latest in 3D printing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, and injection molding techniques to support you through every stage of product development.
We’re easy to work with and have the resource and manufacturing capacity to handle all your plastic parts manufacturing needs. Contact us to get a free quote today!