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Materials, properties and surface treatment compatibility

This category contains material-related knowledge at Super-Ingenuity (SPI), covering aluminum, stainless steel, tool steels, engineering plastics and how different surface treatments interact with these materials in real manufacturing.

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Injection Mold Steel Wear Guide | Abrasive Resins & Inserts

Control injection mold steel wear from glass-filled and abrasive resins with localized hardened inserts, wear-zone design and maintenance planning.

420 Stainless Steel for Injection Molds: Corrosion & Polish

Learn when to use 420 stainless steel for injection molds facing PVC, FR additives, corrosion, high-polish surfaces, and localized insert decisions.

Mold Steel Hardness: P20, H13 & Heat Treatment Verification

Learn how to specify mold steel hardness for P20, H13 and S136, manage heat-treatment distortion, define HRC/HB test points, and verify results before assembly.

P20 vs H13 Mold Steel: When to Upgrade Injection Mold Steel

Compare P20 vs H13 mold steel by wear, resin, hardness and lifecycle cost. Learn when P20 is enough, when H13 is justified, and when local inserts work.

Plastic Resin Drying Temperature and Time Chart

Review starting drying temperatures, times and moisture targets by resin, then confirm the exact grade, dryer dew point and supplier instructions.

Plastic Chemical Resistance Chart for Material Screening

Screen plastics by chemical type, concentration, temperature, exposure time and stress, then verify the exact resin grade before approval.

Flame-Retardant Plastics: UL 94 Grade Selection

Select flame-retardant plastic grades using UL 94 rating, tested thickness, exact commercial grade, color conditions and application requirements.

High-Performance Engineering Plastics: PEEK, PPS, PEI & LCP

Compare PEEK, PPS, PEI and LCP by heat and load, chemical exposure, dimensional stability, electrical needs, processing burden and cost.

TPE vs TPU for Overmolding: Material Selection Guide

Compare TPE vs TPU for overmolding by substrate compatibility, bonding, hardness, abrasion, retention, processing risk and validation evidence.

Clear Plastic Material Selection: PMMA vs Polycarbonate

Compare PMMA and polycarbonate for clarity, impact, heat, UV, scratch and chemical exposure, then verify the exact clear grade before selection.

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