https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-part-design
Provide a spring-loaded area if the inserted substrate is a metal or other non-compressible
Due to the tolerance on metal and other non-compressible inserts, it is necessary
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/stay-one-step-ahead-automotive-design-trends
Replace multiple metal parts with a single polymer shape.
plastic compounds that can meet or exceed the properties and appearances of metal
https://www.avient.com/news/new-zodiac-libra-silicone-inks-polyone-present-eco-conscious-options-performance-wear-screen-printers
Special-effect reflective, metallic and gel inks may be used in conjunction
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-customer-success-sparked-collaboration-and-specialty-polymers-fakuma-2017
Thermally Conductive Materials: Engineered materials that are lighter than metal
Modified Polymers: Composite materials that provide the look, feel and sound of metal
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-expanded-healthcare-polymer-solutions-medtec-china-2020
ingredients tested to USP661.1, European Pharmacopeia 3.1, and ICHQ3D extractable metals
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-colormatrix-optica-specialty-toners-enhanced-polycarbonate-clarity-chinaplas-2021
These new toners are formulated without heavy metal or restricted ingredients
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-artisan-high-gloss-pre-colored-thermoplastics-paint-replacement
Replacing painted metal parts with Artisan materials also improves corrosion
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal
https://www.avient.com/news/luxury-cosmetics-brands-inspired-polyone-sensory-materials-and-finishes-differentiated-package-design
made using Gravi-Tech formulations give customers the texture and weight of metal
while also providing more design freedom than metals.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-its-expanding-portfolio-long-fiber-thermoplastics-chinaplas-2019
EMI/RFI shielding at a lower weight compared with aluminum, copper and other metals
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-advanced-long-fiber-technology-enables-resol’s-award-winning-furniture-line
Working with PolyOne to transition from metal to plastic helped Resol increase
Caption: Award-winning furniture from Resol benefits from metal replacement