by Michael Yu | Aug 28, 2024 | Material Selection
Polyamide is a famous material used for a wide range of applications. Although many articles would tell you it is “also known as nylon”, the two are not the same, and polyamide has many different properties. This article will take you through a study of...
by Michael Yu | Aug 20, 2024 | Material Selection
Polycarbonate is a material with a long story. Three scientists can be honored as the “father of polycarbonate,” two have sued for the title. XMAKE has a video dedicated to this(click here for details). Besides, we have systematically documented the basic...
by Michael Yu | Aug 19, 2024 | Aerospace, Consumer Products, Design Guide, Material Selection
Nylon is the first commercially successful synthetic fiber. This material is known for its high performance in textiles. However, not many know it was vital for industry and even played a big role in World War II. This article will help you understand several key...
by Michael Yu | Aug 16, 2024 | Consumer Products, Industry Application, Material Selection
Polyester is widely used in the textile industry. It’s interesting to know that when American polyester “Dacron” came to China in the 1970s, the Cantonese called it “Dei-Kue-Lung”, which means “very cool.” This article...
by Michael Yu | Aug 16, 2024 | Design Guide, Material Selection
The name “Stainless Steel” is not proper. This steel is anti-rust and corrosion-resistant, but not immune to staining. A cutlery seller came up with the present name, which isn’t exactly correct but was thought to be “catchy.” This...
by Michael Yu | Aug 15, 2024 | Industry Application, Material Selection
“There are no two identical leaves in the world, but some leaves are similar” is true for polyethylene and polypropylene. Differentiating between these two materials has always been hard for manufacturers because they have similar uses and features. This...
