Best injection molding plastic for plastic enclosure

Hello! Polycarbonate is impact and temperature-resistant but can sometimes be unforgiving when it comes to complex geometries that need to go through repeated load/unload cycles. While polycarbonate can be successfully used for snap joints, extra care must be taken when designing the joint. A polycarbonate/ABS blend is impact resistant and slightly more flexible than PC making it ideal for your type of application that requires impact resistance while also being suitable for snap-fit joints.

Polycarbonate is notoriously difficult to mold due to its poor flowability. One of the main benefits of the PC/ABS blend is its enhanced flowability. Additionally, the PC/ABS blend has lower mold shrinkage and as a result, reduced warping. Moldability should be a key consideration when deciding on a material. The material can have all the correct mechanical and thermal properties on paper, but if it’s difficult to mold then it can easily derail your project due to increased wastage and generally poor-quality parts.