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Clear Plastic Injection Molding: Material Choice, Mold Finish, and Avoiding Haze

Clear parts fail differently than opaque ones — every flow line, sink mark, or scratch shows. This guide covers the PC-vs-acrylic trade-off, SPI mold polish grades, gate placement to hide weld lines, and the process controls that prevent haze, crazing, and stress marks.