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ISO 9001:2015 Recertification

ISO9001:2015 Recertification- At Replex we strive to produce the highest quality parts for our customers. One way we continue to achieve this is through the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. This past March Replex completed its yearly ISO audit. Led by the...

Not All Clear Plastics Are The Same! Know Your Different Types

Many people assume that plastic is plastic, but saying all plastic is the same is much like saying all wood is the same or that all metal is the same. Replex primarily uses two different types of transparent polymers (clear...

First vs Second Surface Mirrors

Mirrors may come in a range of shapes, curvatures and sizes and they are furthermore distinguished as either first-surface or second-surface mirrors. Knowing the difference between the two, and understanding their different applications, is vital to choosing the right...

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Why I’m Not Sure “Why” Is The Best Place To Start

Why I’m Not Sure “Why” Is The Best Place To Start

Simon Sinek’s Start with Why is a book whose central premise is that intense focus on your individual purpose, cause, or goal — your “why” — can actualize hopes or ideas in real life. If you’re looking for an inspirational book, “Start with Why” is as good as any...

Are Polycarbonate Mirrors Really “Unbreakable?”

Polycarbonate "Impact Strength" The material property most related to cracking is called "Impact Strength". Calling that property "impact strength" is a bit of a misnomer because the unit of measure is actually a measure of energy per unit of material thickness. This...

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Meeting the Sky-High Mirror Demands of the Airline Industry

Meeting the Sky-High Mirror Demands of the Airline Industry

When we make mirrors for the aircraft industry, these manufacturers obsess over three things: the weight of the mirror, its ability to withstand impact, and its resistance to fire. There is only one mirror material that can meet the highest standards for all three of...

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Man And Machine Working Together To Achieve CNC Precision

Man And Machine Working Together To Achieve CNC Precision

Every time a CNC machine cuts a piece of plastic, it is the result of a deep unification of man, machine and computer. Sure, the end result is just a tool drilling into material, and what’s so special about that, right? Well, long before any cutting or drilling takes...

CNC Machine Operation: The Complicated Path To Perfect Plastics

CNC Machine Operation: The Complicated Path To Perfect Plastics

Cutting the perfect shape with the cleanest edge without raising cost is only possible if no mistakes are made, no labor is squandered, and no material is wasted during the manufacturing process. In order to provide the best quality product with the best value to...

Ordering Plastics Internationally: The Five-Step Plan for Success

Ordering Plastics Internationally: The Five-Step Plan for Success

As a manufacturer that does business across the world, we’ve learned that only a reliable, step-by-step process can ease the risk and anxiety that both parties undertake when engaging in an overseas purchase order with a new partner for the first time. From testing...

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