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What is the difference between thermoplastics and thermosets?
12 October 2026
What is the difference between thermoplastics and thermosets?

When choosing a plastic for a machine part, you will usually look at properties such as st...

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Which transparent plastic should you choose for your machine cover?
01 October 2026
Which transparent plastic should you choose for your machine cover?

In this blog we set out the differences and show what to look out for when choosing and pr...

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Gluing, welding or mechanical fastening: three ways to join plastic parts
28 August 2026
Gluing, welding or mechanical fastening: three ways to join plastic parts

At Lakwijk, three main joining techniques are used: gluing, welding and mechanical fasteni...

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UV adhesive versus two-component adhesive: which gluing method is right for your plastic component?
28 August 2026
UV adhesive versus two-component adhesive: which gluing method is right for your plastic component?

Gluing is a commonly used method for joining plastic components, particularly in the case ...

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Why POM, PA and HMPE are the most commonly used plastics in mechanical engineering
10 August 2026
Why POM, PA and HMPE are the most commonly used plastics in mechanical engineering

In the mechanical engineering sector, dozens of types of engineering plastics are used. Ho...

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POM, PA, and HMPE: Which Plastic Should You Choose for Your Machine Part?
04 August 2026
POM, PA, and HMPE: Which Plastic Should You Choose for Your Machine Part?

For machine parts, plastic is often a smart alternative to metal. The material is lightwei...

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When should you choose turning over milling for plastic parts?
04 August 2026
When should you choose turning over milling for plastic parts?

Plastic parts can be machined in various ways. Two commonly used techniques are turning an...

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Why Nylatron 703 XL is suitable for lifting systems
01 June 2026
Why Nylatron 703 XL is suitable for lifting systems

Nylatron 703 XL is a high-quality, internally lubricated cast polyamide 6, also known as P...

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The differences between LDPE, HDPE, HMPE and UHMPE1000
01 June 2026
The differences between LDPE, HDPE, HMPE and UHMPE1000

In this blog, we explain the key differences between LDPE, HDPE, HMPE and UHMPE1000. This ...

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