CREDIT: QUICKPARTS
Quickparts, developer of advanced manufacturing solutions that scale from prototype to production, announced the launch of DuraKor and ThermaKor, two high-performance plastic materials, along with the addition of vapor smoothing as a core surface-finishing capability. Together, these offerings strengthen Quickparts’ ability to support customers across multiple stages of product development – empowering customers to innovate with confidence and scale without switching partners, from a single prototype to production runs in the millions.
As products move from design to market, engineering teams often face discontinuities between materials, processes, and suppliers that introduce risk and delay. The introduction of DuraKor, ThermaKor, and vapor smoothing provides new options to help teams validate designs in performance-capable materials, refine surface quality, and transition more smoothly between manufacturing methods as volumes increase.
“The biggest challenge in manufacturing isn’t making a part – it’s moving from validation to production without losing performance, quality, or time,” says Avi Reichental, CEO of Quickparts. “With these launches, we’re giving engineers more continuity across that journey, using materials and finishing options designed to perform in real-world production environments.”
DuraKor: Production-capable performance for demanding environments
DuraKor is a high-performance engineering plastic mechanically similar to polypropylene, and superior for applications where toughness, chemical resistance, and environmental durability are critical. Its properties include:
- High impact resistance and damage tolerance
- Strong resistance to fuels, oils, solvents, and industrial fluids
- Naturally watertight, low-permeability behavior
- Suitability for functional, end-use, and production-oriented applications
DuraKor can be used for direct digital production as well as for validating designs that may later transition to molded resins. Additionally, DuraKor allows users to scale to high-volume production with confidence, knowing the material properties are mirrored in production resins.
When paired with vapor smoothing, DuraKor parts achieve improved sealing performance and a refined surface finish, supporting applications such as fluid-handling components, enclosures, and ruggedized housings across automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense, medical, robotics, and electronics markets.
ThermaKor: High-temperature stability for tooling and manufacturing aids
ThermaKor is a high-temperature nanocomposite material engineered for applications requiring dimensional stability, stiffness, and thermal resistance. It is well suited for:
- Wind tunnel models and aerodynamic testing components
- Composite layup tools and curing fixtures
- High-temperature test fixtures and manufacturing aids
- Mold inserts, gauges, and checking fixtures
- Robust, heat-resistant tooling for urethane and silicone
- Rapid iteration of mold designs before committing to high-volume tooling
ThermaKor supports rapid tooling and bridge production workflows, enabling faster iteration of tools and fixtures before committing to long-lead production tooling.
Vapor smoothing: Enabling production-quality surface performance
To complement these material launches, Quickparts is introducing vapor smoothing as a standard finishing option for additively manufactured and cast plastic parts. Vapor smoothing enhances both functional and aesthetic performance by:
- Reducing surface porosity and improving sealing
- Enhancing fit and finish for assemblies and housings
- Delivering a consistent, production-quality appearance
This finishing capability helps close the gap between early functional parts and end-use-ready components, supporting applications where surface quality, cleanliness, and consistency are critical.
“Our customers don’t have the luxury of prototyping with one partner, piloting with another, and finding a high-volume supplier fast,” adds Reichental. “They need continuity. Solutions like DuraKor and ThermaKor enhance the Quickparts innovation engine OEMs rely on for the first part and the industrial engine for the millionth."
Availability
DuraKor, ThermaKor, and vapor smoothing are available globally through Quickparts. Engineers and product teams can request samples, assess application suitability, or work with Quickparts’ engineering team to determine the optimal combination of material, process, and finishing for their needs.