Moulding PEEK: from challenge to game-changer
Are you a first-time moulder of PEEK? Or perhaps you’ve tried moulding it and are running into trouble? Victrex offers some advice, considering five factors in the injection moulding process that can help to avoid the need for troubleshooting when moulding PEEK polymer – and it can help to reach the full potential of the high-performing polymer.
One of the benefits of this semi-crystalline plastic is that it offers exceptional mechanical properties, temperature performance and chemical resistance.
Even though injection moulding PEEK may be seen as challenging, it can be moulded similarly to other high-performance thermoplastics, and by focusing on some of PEEK’s unique processing requirements, you can prevent some common challenges or pitfalls. Getting PEEK injection moulding right pays major dividends. Producing high-quality, defect-free PEEK components enables you to take full advantage of its excellent performance.
To realise PEEK’s benefits, every detail of the injection moulding process must be controlled and optimised. In this article, you’ll learn the five key factors to consider when moulding PEEK. By following the guidelines for this material you could prevent defects, reduce iterations, and accelerate proficiency with high performance material.
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