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The holes, slots, and depressions in plastic parts are crucial features for proper assembly, ventilation, and even providing aesthetic value in some products. These features are formed by the core, the protruding part, of the mold. Here’re eight design tips for injection molded holes to enhance the part quality and reduce the potential deformation.
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Need a material that bends but doesn't break? Discover how ductility shapes design and performance
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Nylon parts are used widely, but when standard nylon is not tough enough, glass filled nylon is a good candidate. This polyamide engineering plastic offers higher strength, stiffness and heat resistance by adding powdered glass to nylon resin or compounding nylon with glass fibres.
MJF 3D printing is a polymer powder-bed fusion process engineered for high throughput and mechanical consistency. Unlike legacy methods, it delivers functional, end-use parts with near-isotropic properties, making it a highly viable alternative to injection molding for low-to-mid volume production.
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When you are manufacturing components for mining, power stations, and heavy industry, getting the dimensions right is only part of the job. The bigger question is whether a new component will actually fit where it needs to go.
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The holes, slots, and depressions in plastic parts are crucial features for proper assembly, ventilation, and even providing aesthetic value in some products. These features are formed by the core, the protruding part, of the mold. Here’re eight design tips for injection molded holes to enhance the part quality and reduce the potential deformation.
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Half-duplex links take turns, while full-duplex links talk in both directions at once. This guide explains how each mode is built on real hardware, from Ethernet and RS-485 to Wi-Fi and 5G, what each costs you in throughput and latency, and how to choose between them.
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Gantry systems are industrial robots with a mechanical framework that uses a movable trolley over a linear bridge. They have become an indispensable part of various industries due to their unmatched precision, speed, and flexibility.
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Global online manufacturing platform Hubs has just published its 3D Printing Trend Report 2023, sharing an overview of the current state of the 3D printing industry as well as highlighting the trends that are shaping its future. Here is a summary of the report and a brief look at its key takeaways. For all the insights, download the full report below.
In this article, we look at how three of the most commonly used filaments—PLA, ABS, and PETG—compare in terms of printability, properties, and availability.
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With a relatively low melting point (between 150°C and 180°C), PLA is one of the easiest thermoplastics to 3D print. Here’s how PLA melting point factors into choosing the optimal print settings, such as nozzle temperature and print bed temperature.
