But some of the physical properties that make them attractive for very challenging applications, such as their very low Coefficient of Friction (CoF), also cause them to be difficult to print or otherwise mark. See our Q&A for insight into some of the points to consider when printing or marking applications manufactured from fluoropolymers. 

Outdoor enthusiasts today seek out products that enable them to do what they love more comfortably and efficiently. Life’s hard, add some comfort Some applications almost demand materials that will ease stress or discomfort on the human body.

Mechanical property requirements: What are the strength, stiffness, and shear requirements for the application? Cost requirements: What is the budget for the application? Aerospace: aircraft and spacecraft components, such as control surfaces, landing gear, and structural supports.

Mechanical property requirements: What are the strength, stiffness, and shear requirements for the application? Cost requirements: What is the budget for the application? Aerospace: aircraft and spacecraft components, such as control surfaces, landing gear, and structural supports.

Mechanical property requirements: What are the strength, stiffness, and shear requirements for the application? Cost requirements: What is the budget for the application? Aerospace: aircraft and spacecraft components, such as control surfaces, landing gear, and structural supports.

We understand what it takes to limit the risk of skin sensitivity issues using engineered materials designed for prolonged skin contact. Collaborate with Avient and see what a positive difference the right polymer supplier can make.

There are some things you can do to help minimize these challenges. Accurate sales forecasting can also ease some of the timing issues, better preparing you for possible delays or lengthy order times.   There are certain manufacturing limitations that prevent the use of some special effects, select resin types, or specific high color tolerances.

Don’t take our word for it… some very successful designers believe that products conceived with materials in mind offer better performance, have greater capacity to improve lives, and are able to advance sustainability more readily. We've interviewed Chris Lefteri, Marshall Hamachi, and Owen Foster to glean their insights on materials-centric design, plus rounded up some success stories from the Avient Design team to illustrate how this concept plays out in the real world. 

So, what’s the best fit for your application?  In some cases, any of these polymers will work, but in others, a specific one is best. Take a deeper dive into these competitive materials in our eBook: What's the Difference?

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