Manufacturers have depended on metals due to the abundance of metal knowledge, history, and favorable qualities. These include strength, stiffness, ideal traits related to electricity and chemical resistance. However, the need for fast-paced production, complex designs, and reducing operational costs is greater than ever. What has the same characteristics of metals but is the cost-efficient version? Plastics. Although metal-to-plastic conversion was introduced in the 1950s, many manufacturers are unfamiliar with the advantages of metal replacement with plastic parts. [Read more…] about 6 Benefits of Metal Replacement with Plastic Parts