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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
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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
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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
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