The True Definition of Value
The word “value” has been used in marketing vocabulary for many years. When an item is said to be of “value” it means that the product or service is “worth the money.” Customers could rest assured that...
View ArticleConsider a Precision Plastic Machined Component in your Design
Many efforts have been undertaken by OEMs to remove costs from their products. Converting metal components to plastic components in an application can result in significant reductions in costs, design...
View ArticleMicro Machining of Polymer Components
PEP Connecticut Plastics is a world-class manufacturer of micro machined plastic components. We have the capacity to produce micro components, in large or small quantities, to customers’ specifications...
View ArticleThink of Polycarbonate when Designing a Medical Device
PEP Connecticut Plastics, an industry leader in plastic fabrication, often recommends utilizing polycarbonate in a design because of its unbeatable strength. Polycarbonate is known as a highly...
View ArticlePlastic Machining vs. Plastic Molding of Components
Recently, Connecticut Plastics exhibited at a device design show in New England. At the show, I could not help but notice how many engineers approached our booth and picked up our parts. They were...
View ArticleTeflon Has Highest Heat Resistance of all Fluroplastics
Teflon or Teflon/PTFE 7B is the most widely utilized material in its class. PEP Connecticut Plastics utilizes Teflon for its exceptional mechanical strength, resistance to nearly all industrial...
View ArticleQuality Plastic Machining Ensures the Best Results for Plastic Polishing.
Connecticut Plastics, Inc utilizes many methods to achieve optically clear finishes. The most common plastic polishing methods are vapor polishing, flame polishing, and mechanical buffing. Each process...
View ArticleWe recommend Delrin when superior strength and dimensional stability are...
Connecticut Plastics, Inc. an industry leader in plastic fabrication, often recommends utilizing Delrin, sometimes called Delrin/Acetal, because of its ease in machining and fabrication. Delrin is the...
View ArticlePrecision Plastic Machining Provides Solution for Difficult Plastic Parts
A hallmark of PEP Connecticut Plastics is to find a way to produce plastic machined components for our customers, no matter what the challenge. From tight tolerances, difficult geometries, and unstable...
View ArticleTo Achieve a Burr-free Surface Finish Takes Experience
Engineers and designers often ask questions regarding surface finish in plastic machining. Usually, they have had a negative experience working with a metal shop or realize that a good, burr-free...
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