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Basic Materials Articles

Latest Materials Articles

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Screenshot from a Xometry video experiment for UV resistance of 3D printing parts

UV Resistance of Plastics: Best Materials for 3D Printing, CNC Machining, and Injection Molding

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Infographic: Injection Molding Material Selection Guide

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Hand bending a flexible 3D-printed plastic part to demonstrate material flexibility

Shore Hardness for Plastics and Rubbers: Shore A and Shore D

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Hardness tester machine with monitor display

Hardness Testing of Metals: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop, and Leeb Tests

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Flame test with a lighter on an FDM ULTEM 9085 part

Flame Retardant Plastics & UL 94 Flammability Standards In Parts Manufacturing

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PA11 vs. PA12: What Are the Differences?

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