Category Archives: Material Guides

Material Guides help you choose the right material for a fiberglass or composite part. They compare resin systems such as polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy, and explain how to pick a thermoplastic sheet based on cost and performance. Each guide ends with how the choice affects your part.

What Is the Difference Between Fiberglass Resin and Epoxy?

Amber polyester resin and clear epoxy containers side by side, illustrating fiberglass resin vs epoxy

“Fiberglass resin” usually means polyester. Epoxy is a separate, stronger, pricier chemistry. Here is how polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy compare, and how to pick the right one.

How to Choose the Right Thermoplastic Sheet for Your Part

thermoplastic machine

When designing a plastic component or part, selecting the right thermoplastic sheet is crucial to guarantee it meets performance, durability, and functionality requirements. The conditions a part will face – whether impact, heat, or chemical exposure – can greatly influence which material is best suited. For instance, the transparent sheeting used in bus windows requires […]