Brake Rotor Measuring Probe RTP Company End-Use Case Study Stiffness and dimensional stability provided by carbon fiber filled PPA Consolidate parts and less expensive than metal designs Material and design evaluated by CAE When Advantage Plastic Products wanted to help OEM Pro-Cut International cut costs on the probe arms of its Discus Rotor Measuring System, it called on engineers at RTP Company. “Pro-Cut was originally going to use cast zinc, machined aluminum or other metals. When they discovered how costly it would be, they realized the best solution was injection moldingÑif the right material could be found,” said Joel Beaudette, Vice President of Sales for Advantage. Comprising a total of twelve molded components, the patented Discus System is used by mechanics and inspectors to sim

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