| FACTS | ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| All printable thermoplastic and thermoset resins can be used Machine tonnage from 50 to 600 tons Can be first or second surface printed depending on resin opacity |
Flexible design options including curves, textures, etc. May provide cost advantages depending on volume Superior durability to outdoor elements Well-defined edges and shapes Tolerances as tight as .005" Wide variety of decorating options Long tool life exceeding millions of parts |
Up front tooling costs are high Typically only logical for annual quantities greater than 5,000 for simple parts and 50,000 for more complex designs Modifying tools for design changes can be expensive |
Plastic Decorating Options
