Help Guide
A Guide to Additives in Your Injection Molding Material
Additives are fillers, reinforcements, and colorants combined with resin to improve the properties and characteristics of your chosen plastic material. Understanding how they modify the plastic to fit your unique application requirements can help you make better material selection decisions, reduce costs, and get to market faster.
This guide, prepared by Quickparts engineer-experts, gives you:
- An overview of additives and their functions.
- A list of the most popular fillers and reinforcements used in plastic injection molding.
- Tips on choosing the right colorant for your needs.
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