The Use of Laser Cutting in Sheet Metal Prototyping  
The Use of Laser Cutting in Sheet Metal Prototyping  
Jan,17 2024
Though there are a number of ways that sheet metal can be shaped and cut, few are as precise, reliable and cost effective as laser cutting. The technology involved in laser cutting is so effective ……
Tight Tolerance Machining: 8 Tips to Achieve It
Tight Tolerance Machining: 8 Tips to Achieve It
Jan,17 2024
With more than 10 years in the rapid manufacturing business,Proto MFG has built up rich experience in CNC machining parts for both prototyping and mass production.In any form of manufacturing, mach……
Polypropylene Injection Molding
Polypropylene Injection Molding
Jan,17 2024
Polypropylene is a commodity thermoplastic with a semi-crystalline structure, excellent resistance to moisture and also resists bases and some acids. In addition, polypropylene has good fatigue str……
Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate: Comparing the Transparent Plastics
Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate: Comparing the Transparent Plastics
Jan,17 2024
Maybe you're designing an optically clear plastic cover for a drone camera. Or perhaps your next project is a biocontainment chamber for a medical lab or an LED light diffuser that will be part of ……
Polystyrene Injection Molding
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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……
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