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Polystyrene Injection Molding
Jan,17 2024
Polystyrene (PS) is a commodity thermoplastic with an amorphous structure. It has excellent resistance to gamma rays and, therefore, supports sterilization by radiation. Polystyrene plastics can be……
Top 10 Design Tips for Reducing CNC Lead Times
Jan,17 2024
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a manufacturing process that uses computer-controlled machines to create precision parts from raw materials. CNC machining is widely used in industries……
Parts of a CNC Machine Explained
Jan,17 2024
Producing complex parts with tight tolerances requires extensive experience, and even the best operators spend years fine-tuning their skills. CNC machines are the gold standard for high-quality an……
Guide to Picking the Best CNC Materials for Machining
Jan,17 2024
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a modern manufacturing process that involves the use of computer software and machinery to create complex and precise parts and components. One of the ……
How Laser Cutting Is Used in Different Industries
Jan,17 2024
Laser cutting is a popular technology used in a range of different industries. It is used to cheaply and quickly produce flat, precisely cut components. The most common laser cutters are based on C……
4 Things to do Next When Your Prototype Doesn’t Work
Jan,16 2024
A bringing an idea from the design stage to the prototype process means that it must undergo a great deal of work. From tweaking numbers and moving components to changing materials and adding featu……
5 common mistakes to avoid when injection molding
Jan,16 2024
Like any manufacturing process, injection molding has its advantages and disadvantages. Some parts are easier to mold than others, and things can quickly go wrong if you don’t know what you’re doin……
How to make transparent and translucent parts
Jan,16 2024
Clear parts and prototypes have a huge variety of applications. Fortunately, they’re also fairly easy to make, with a wide range of materials and prototyping technologies at your disposal.This arti……
Top 11 Advantages of 5-axis CNC Machining You can Expect
Jan,16 2024
The benefits of 5 axis machining may not be obvious to non-experts. After all, your CNC machined parts are three-dimensional, not five-dimensional, right? Intuitively, you might think that a 3 axis……
Which are the best manufacturing options for electronics enclosures?
Jan,16 2024
For developers of electronic products, a robust and aesthetically pleasing enclosure can turn a scrapheap-bound piece of junk into a market-conquering phenomenon.Both prototypes and end-use parts r……
Our Guide to Nickel Plating
Jan,16 2024
Nickel plating dates back several centuries and has been used for a variety of purposes over that period. There are two types of nickel plating, electroless and electrolytic. Electrolytic nickel pl……
Easy Guide to Hard Anodizing
Jan,16 2024
Anodizing is an electrochemical process that deposits an oxide layer on a metallic surface to provide corrosion protection — and anodized coatings may be dyed in various colors. Hard anodizing, whe……