Changing an existing part or design to switch from one material (such as metal, wood, glass, ceramic, or plastic) to another thermoplastic, material conversion helps fulfil various structural-, functional-, aesthetic-, physical-, or cost- attribute goals for a given part. With new polymer compounds and innovations being developed by raw material manufacturers, conversion can make parts not just more cost-effective, but often, lighter, stronger, or more reliable, durable, and aesthetic.

Material conversion involves a host of other processes such as material selection, part design, and tooling. Engineering Plastics offers material conversion services for part runs from as few as 1,000 parts.