Bio-based raw materials typically have more color options than recycled raw materials, as the feedstock can be slightly more consistent. 2)    Material Performance  The performance of parts can be heavily dependent on the material choice, application, or industry. Bio-based raw materials can have more color choices than recycled raw materials because their feedstock is typically more consistent. 

A weak, less elastomeric material will creep more than a higher strength, more resilient material. Flexural modulus measures the materials’ resistance to bending, and hardness measures the materials’ resistance to penetration. Generally, higher hardness materials have better abrasion resistance.

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One change was to deliver the raw material in round, underwater-cut pellets rather than the square pellets provided by the other material source. When the new material was put into production, benefits included: Overall, cost performance for the new material was 40 percent better than for other competitive materials – a level of value the supplier didn’t anticipate when merely seeking another source for a commodity raw material.

Too much material. Material shrinkage & insufficient supply of molten material. Dry material.

Too much material. Material shrinkage & insufficient supply of molten material. Dry material.

Finding the right housing materials for consumer and healthcare applications has always been a challenge. Potential issues that can arise when chemically resistant materials are not used Characteristics of materials and disinfectants that affect stress cracking resistance 

Finding the right housing materials for consumer and healthcare applications has always been a challenge. Potential issues that can arise when chemically resistant materials are not used Characteristics of materials and disinfectants that affect stress cracking resistance 

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The materials exhibited warpage, causing an uneven surface in a substantial number of parts produced.  Switching from two blended resins to a single material delivered several key benefits to the manufacturer, including: Reduced drying time: The new material reduced drying time by 70 percent.