5 Great Methods to Make Rapid Prototyping 3D Printing

The means to create a prototype and manufacturing techniques have evolved by leaps and bounds in the last 30 years of industrial development. Materials have also changed since new technology has emerged to cast out these prototypes. The means to create a prototype and manufacturing techniques have evolved by leaps and bounds in the last […]

Top Considerations for Plastic Injection Molding in the Medical Industry

Top Considerations for Plastic Injection Molding in the Medical Industry  Plastic injection molding is a diverse manufacturing process catering for a wide array of industries. The versatility, design flexibility and ruggedness of plastic parts make them suitable applicants for numerous end use, and the medical industry is one of those industries. Medical-grade plastics must meet some certain […]

CHOOSING THE BEST FASTENER OPTION FOR YOUR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PARTS

CHOOSING THE BEST FASTENER OPTION FOR YOUR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PARTS  When 3D printed components are not manufactured as a composite part, they will need to be put together one way or another. You may need a fastener for many reasons; perhaps, you’re manufacturing a part too big to be printed by a 3D printer, or […]

Understanding Wall Thickness in 3D Printing

Understanding Wall Thickness in 3D Printing  If you are familiar with 3D printing processes, you will understand and appreciate the importance of getting it right. When 3D printing parts, achieving tight tolerances and thin walls is affected by material, design and even dimension.  All forms of manufacturing, including 3D printing and CNC machining have an extent to […]

Designing Snap Fit Components

Designing Snap Fit Components – Common Problems and Solutions  Snap-fit components present a quick and easy way of connecting two or more parts together. With the aid of an interlocking “snap and fit” mechanism, designing parts with these components can help you save time, cost and reduce the number of parts in an assembly.  In […]

How Rapid Die Casting Produces Parts In A Short Time

Rapid die casting with special tools is a method used by foundries for decades of die-casting prototypes. The advent of stereolithography and computer-aided design modeling has made people interested in the applications provided by this software. You can use secondary machining to add more geometries. The advantage of this method is that it can provide die-cast […]

Top Prototyping Methods When Die Casting

Metal Die-casting is not exactly the first process that comes to mind when product development and prototyping is mentioned. This is because of the versatility and wide availability of options like 3D printing, CNC machining and urethane casting. That being said, metal die-casting solutions can be used in product prototyping across many industries using numerous alloys […]

Working Principle Of Aluminium Die Casting

Advantages of aluminium die castingComplex parts are usually created by making different parts and welding them together, but casting can avoid this situation and enables you to create a part without welding and subsequent post-processing of the joint. — Aluminium die castings have excellent surface finish and precision, which can greatly reduce the amount of processing— […]

7 Common Sheet Metal Welding Problems And How To Fix Them

7 Common Sheet Metal Welding Problems and How to Fix Them Sheet metal parts are coveted for their simplicity, affordability and aesthetically pleasing build from thin plates of metals. The process efficiency, ease of modification, malleability and lightweight also make them ideal for a wide array of applications. Sheet metal fabrication services in china will almost […]