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I need a quotation for custom molded or extruded parts. What is the next step?
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Please call or e-mail us to discuss your project. If this is not feasible, you could submit a Quote Request form you will find here.
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What types of plastic processors does Matrix Plastics represent?
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We represent manufacturers of almost every type of custom molding & extrusion; the most popular processes are listed on the Introduction page. If the process you need is not listed, please contact us. We add processes continually.
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Can you help me find non-custom, off-shelf plastic parts?
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Use ThomasNet. This free searchable database lists most North American manufacturers and their products. If the product is available off-shelf, you should be able to locate it using their site.
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I am a student working on a research project that takes a plastic part from design through production. Can you help?
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Unfortunately, the volume of student inquiries now makes such cooperation impossible.
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I am a student working on a project that focuses on one of the plastic molding methods. I have questions about this process. What is the best way for me to get help from Matrix Plastics on this project?
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Besides sources on the Internet, there are excellent resources for students researching plastic processing:
- Plastics Engineering Handbook of the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., Michael L. Berins, Ed. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. 1991.
- This book is the most comprehensive manual for plastics processing we have found.
Also helpful is:
- Modern Plastics Handbook, Modern Plastics and Charles A. Harper, Ed. McGraw-Hill, New York. 2000.
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I have invented a product which requires plastic parts. Before I can place tooling & production orders for these parts, I need a small quantity to test market the product. Can I get small quantities from Matrix Plastics?
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Yes. We can help you with 3D printed or other prototypes.
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Does Matrix Plastics ever provide financial backing or purchase a product?
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No
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I need help with design. Does Matrix Plastics design parts?
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Please call. Some of our molders may be willing to help with design, depending on the nature of the project.
