Injection Molding
Tooling and molding for your repeat plastic parts.
YOUR GRADE. YOUR HEAT & LOAD. YOUR FINISHED FIT.
ULTEM™ / PEI for Your Custom Parts
Your PEI CNC machining or molding review starts with the full product, stock or resin route, and operating conditions. Define the load, temperature, mating features and evidence your custom ULTEM parts need before production.
01 · Grade & FormIdentify stock or resin.
02 · Heat & LoadYour actual service conditions.
03 · Finished FitYour controlled mating features.
04 · Records & ApprovalEvidence for your receiving team.
2 Purchasing Routes. Different Material Evidence.
CNC Stock: Sheet or Rod
For your PEI prototype machining review, specify the stock manufacturer, product, color and lot. Confirm the applicable stock-product data.
Molding Resin: Full Grade + Color
Identify the complete PEI resin grade and approve the molded sample. Resin data do not identify unspecified CNC stock.
Choose PEI Around Your Part
4 starting points. Confirm the complete product, not the family name alone.
TECAPEI natural for Your Machining Review
For your ULTEM 1000 machining review, identify the actual stock product and lot; a resin family name alone is incomplete.
| Manufacturer | Ensinger |
|---|---|
| Material | Unfilled PEI |
| Purchasing form | CNC stock product |
| Your approval | Full grade, color, lot and final fit |
Read the Product Data Before Comparing TECAPEI natural
Your PEI material properties review must retain the product form, specimen condition and test method. Do not transfer resin data to stock shapes or finished parts.
| Your reinforcement | Unfilled product; confirm exact grade |
|---|---|
| Your service | Temperature, duration, load and exposure |
| Your comparison | Same product form, test and measurement state |
Protect Your Interfaces in TECAPEI natural
Your PEI dimensional stability review connects stock condition, material removal, assembly stress and the final measurement state. Confirm your critical dimensions after all specified operations.
| Your features | Bores, narrow slots and mounting datums |
|---|---|
| Your route | Stock and machining sequence |
| Your finish | Visible faces, edge condition and mating lands |
Keep TECAPEI natural Traceable to Your Part
For your PEI stock shape material traceability or resin review, retain manufacturer identity, full product name, color and lot. A family label alone does not establish brand origin or regulatory approval.
| Your identity | Source records for the actual delivered material |
|---|---|
| Your acceptance | Dimensions, appearance and agreed tests |
| Your shipment | Packing, lot and requested receiving evidence |
TECAPEI GF30 natural for Your Machining Review
For your glass filled PEI machining review, agree reinforcement, fiber direction, accepted edges and mating surfaces.
| Manufacturer | Ensinger |
|---|---|
| Material | 30% glass-fiber-reinforced PEI |
| Purchasing form | CNC stock product |
| Your approval | Full grade, color, lot and final fit |
Read the Product Data Before Comparing TECAPEI GF30 natural
Your PEI material properties review must retain the product form, specimen condition and test method. Do not transfer resin data to stock shapes or finished parts.
| Your reinforcement | 30% glass fiber; review direction and edges |
|---|---|
| Your service | Temperature, duration, load and exposure |
| Your comparison | Same product form, test and measurement state |
Protect Your Interfaces in TECAPEI GF30 natural
Your PEI dimensional stability review connects stock condition, material removal, assembly stress and the final measurement state. Confirm your critical dimensions after all specified operations.
| Your features | Bores, narrow slots and mounting datums |
|---|---|
| Your route | Stock and machining sequence |
| Your finish | Visible faces, edge condition and mating lands |
Keep TECAPEI GF30 natural Traceable to Your Part
For your PEI stock shape material traceability or resin review, retain manufacturer identity, full product name, color and lot. A family label alone does not establish brand origin or regulatory approval.
| Your identity | Source records for the actual delivered material |
|---|---|
| Your acceptance | Dimensions, appearance and agreed tests |
| Your shipment | Packing, lot and requested receiving evidence |
ULTEM 1000 for Your Molding Review
For your ULTEM injection molding quote, define the full resin grade, color, geometry and approved sample.
| Manufacturer | SABIC |
|---|---|
| Material | Unfilled PEI |
| Purchasing form | Molding resin |
| Your approval | Full grade, color, lot and final fit |
Read the Product Data Before Comparing ULTEM 1000
Your PEI material properties review must retain the product form, specimen condition and test method. Do not transfer resin data to stock shapes or finished parts.
| Your reinforcement | Unfilled product; confirm exact grade |
|---|---|
| Your service | Temperature, duration, load and exposure |
| Your comparison | Same product form, test and measurement state |
Protect Your Interfaces in ULTEM 1000
Your PEI dimensional stability review connects stock condition, material removal, assembly stress and the final measurement state. Confirm your critical dimensions after all specified operations.
| Your features | Bores, narrow slots and mounting datums |
|---|---|
| Your route | Tooling, resin handling and sample approval |
| Your finish | Visible faces, edge condition and mating lands |
Keep ULTEM 1000 Traceable to Your Part
For your PEI stock shape material traceability or resin review, retain manufacturer identity, full product name, color and lot. A family label alone does not establish brand origin or regulatory approval.
| Your identity | Source records for the actual delivered material |
|---|---|
| Your acceptance | Dimensions, appearance and agreed tests |
| Your shipment | Packing, lot and requested receiving evidence |
ULTEM 2300 for Your Molding Review
For your ULTEM 2300 machining or molding review, distinguish the reinforced resin identity from the actual stock product and finished-part requirements.
| Manufacturer | SABIC |
|---|---|
| Material | 30% glass-fiber-reinforced PEI |
| Purchasing form | Molding resin |
| Your approval | Full grade, color, lot and final fit |
Read the Product Data Before Comparing ULTEM 2300
Your PEI material properties review must retain the product form, specimen condition and test method. Do not transfer resin data to stock shapes or finished parts.
| Your reinforcement | 30% glass fiber; review direction and edges |
|---|---|
| Your service | Temperature, duration, load and exposure |
| Your comparison | Same product form, test and measurement state |
Protect Your Interfaces in ULTEM 2300
Your PEI dimensional stability review connects stock condition, material removal, assembly stress and the final measurement state. Confirm your critical dimensions after all specified operations.
| Your features | Bores, narrow slots and mounting datums |
|---|---|
| Your route | Tooling, resin handling and sample approval |
| Your finish | Visible faces, edge condition and mating lands |
Keep ULTEM 2300 Traceable to Your Part
For your PEI stock shape material traceability or resin review, retain manufacturer identity, full product name, color and lot. A family label alone does not establish brand origin or regulatory approval.
| Your identity | Source records for the actual delivered material |
|---|---|
| Your acceptance | Dimensions, appearance and agreed tests |
| Your shipment | Packing, lot and requested receiving evidence |
Compare Stock Stiffness — Not a Universal Ranking
2 Duratron PEI stock products from the same manufacturer. These are not SABIC molding-resin values.
Tensile Modulus · ISO 527-1/-2
MPa · 1 mm/min · type 1B specimens · dry material at 23°C
0 ─── 2,000 ─── 4,000 ─── 6,000 MPa
U1000: unfilled stock
Review your full product and finished geometry.
U2300: 30% glass fiber
Review direction, edge quality and mating surfaces.
Your operating conditions
Temperature, duration, mechanical load and exposure matter together.
Source: MCG Advanced Materials September 2026 product sheets. Indicative comparison values for dry stock specimens, not guaranteed specification limits or design allowables. Do not transfer them to TECAPEI, ULTEM resin or your finished part. U1000 data → · U2300 data →
Other PEI Products for Your Drawing
8 additional products. Stock and resin names are separate purchasing specifications; availability is reviewed for your drawing.
Duratron U1000 PEI
Unfilled · CNC stock
Duratron U2100 PEI
10% GF · CNC stock
Duratron U2200 PEI
20% GF · CNC stock
Duratron U2300 PEI
30% GF · CNC stock
ULTEM 1010
Improved flow · unfilled resin
ULTEM 2100
10% GF · molding resin
ULTEM 2200
20% GF · molding resin
ULTEM 2400
40% GF · molding resin
FDM use needs a separate specification.
ULTEM printing products require their own material, orientation and process records. Printed prototypes do not establish molded or machined-part performance.
Read the Complete PEI Material Callout
| Polymer identity | PEI · polyetherimide, an amorphous thermoplastic. ULTEM is a SABIC trademark, not the generic name of every PEI stock product. |
|---|---|
| Formulation | Unfilled or specified glass-fiber reinforcement. Grade-specific additives differ; there is no universal fixed elemental wt.% table for all PEI. |
| European purchasing names | TECAPEI and Duratron PEI stock products; ULTEM resin products. Retain the full manufacturer product, reinforcement, color, form and lot. |
| Reference is not equivalence | Do not substitute based on the family name. No blanket EN metal-style equivalent number is assigned here. |
Resolve 6 Questions Before Production
Review your part and actual service conditions before choosing a filled or unfilled product.
Agree Temperature Under Load
Define the conditions your finished part must withstand. Do not use glass transition temperature, Tg, as the operating limit.
Plan Removal Around Your Blank
For your PEI annealing review, assess stock condition, removal volume, geometry and the application. Do not apply a generic heat-treatment recipe.
Protect Your Edges and Mating Faces
Glass reinforcement can affect directional behavior, edge quality and visible finish. Review the actual product and accepted surfaces.
Define the Narrow Slot Before Cutting
For micro slot milling in ULTEM parts, provide slot width, depth, access and measurement method. Your ULTEM machining tolerances are reviewed on the drawing.
Review Your Actual Cleaning Route
For your ULTEM stress cracking review, identify chemicals, concentration, temperature, contact time and installed stress before bonding or cleaning.
Protect Your Complete Finish Route
For nickel plated ULTEM finish machining, review coating thickness, protected faces and a sample before approving any cut through a coating. Suitability and capability require project review.
From Your Material to Your Finished Part
Your specification determines the stock, manufacturing route and acceptance plan.
CNC Machining
Your ULTEM CNC machining review connects stock, geometry, critical fits and accepted finish.
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Injection Molding
For your approved PEI resin, review tooling, handling and sample requirements.
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Appearance & Fit
Agree surface marks, visible faces and final dimensions after your complete route.
Explore appearance & fit →Agree 3 Checks for Your Receiving Team
01 / Material identity
Full product, manufacturer, color and lot.
02 / Finished dimensions
Datums, inspection state and agreed methods.
03 / Function & records
Applicable documents, tests and sample approval.
6 Inputs for Your PEI Quote
- 01CAD + controlled drawing
- 02Full product name + color
- 03CNC stock or molding resin route
- 04Heat, load + chemical exposure
- 05Critical fits + order quantities
- 06Inspection records + delivery needs
Compare the same material, drawing and acceptance scope.
Answers Before You Specify
Can ULTEM 2300 replace 1000?
Not automatically. Your ULTEM 1000 vs 2300 review must distinguish unfilled and glass-filled material, the actual stock or resin product, direction, appearance and final requirements. Approve alternatives before manufacture.
Does resin data identify my CNC stock?
No. For your ULTEM material review, request the stock manufacturer, full product and lot evidence. Brand identity, polymer family and finished-part acceptance are separate records.
Is Tg a service-temperature limit?
No. Review temperature with duration, mechanical load, chemical exposure and the full product data. A glass-transition number is not a guaranteed operating limit for your assembly.
Are printed and molded parts equivalent?
No. Confirm the material, reinforcement, process and orientation. PEI prototypes require their own acceptance plan; a printing grade does not identify your stock or injection-molding resin.
Does certification apply to every color and grade?
No. Review the exact product, color, thickness and current recognition scope. A material listing is not approval of your finished device or assembly.
What changes my PEI machining cost?
For your ULTEM machining services or ULTEM machining quote, provide CAD, controlled drawing, product identity, order quantities, critical fits, finish and inspection scope. Stock, setup, removal volume, coating and reports affect the comparison.
Engineering Plastics → · PEEK → · Quality Assurance →
ULTEM is a SABIC trademark. PEI is the polymer family. Product availability and manufacturing scope require confirmation. Generated component and inspection concepts are not actual customer parts, documentary factory photographs or material certification.
