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Custom parts manufacturing, from rapid prototyping to mass production.
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This article delves into flame-retardant plastics typically used to produce parts through 3D printing, CNC machining, and formative manufacturing technologies. It also covers the complexities of flame retardancy and industry standards, such as the UL 94 rating.
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This article overviews CNC machining and injection molding as popular manufacturing technologies to produce mechanical parts, such as connectors, heat sinks and housings, for end-customer electronics devices.
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How DFM guidelines save money, reduce lead times, and deliver better products.
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Discover how APSX Machines are transforming the manufacturing landscape and what IMTS 2024 attendees can look forward to.
Your masterclass in product design and development
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When designing for rapid injection moulding, one of the main goals is producing quick and clean parts. We’ll discuss considerations such as designing for holes, tabs or strips sticking up from the part or spanning an internal hole and surface texturing.
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In this article, we'll explore what draft angle in injection molded parts is, its benefits, and five key strategies for effectively incorporating it into your designs.
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Colour uniformity in plastic injection moulding is more than just an aesthetic concern; it is a vital part of product quality. In this article, we'll unravel the complexities of different colour systems used in injection moulding and the importance of specifying colour tones numerically.
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A Deep Dive into the Advanced Capabilities of Precision Injection Molding and Swiss CNC Machining
How can you differentiate your products? Whether it's the melodious tones of a musical instrument, the precision of sports equipment, or the elegance of high-end furniture fixtures, customization and uniqueness are key to standing out.
Injection molding part tolerances are crucial, defining the design intent in dimensional accuracy and functionality.
As with any manufacturing process, injection moulding comes with its own set of design guidelines, and design engineers who understand these best practices will increase their chances of developing structurally sound and cosmetically appealing parts and products.
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Prototyping is the engineering process of building preliminary and evaluation models or samples of a product to evaluate design, functional performance and cost-manufacturability issues before commencing mass production.
This article summaries all the factors to take into account when choosing between Injection Molding and 3D Printing, from design complexity to surface finish.
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Explore the intricate technical details of overmolding and insert molding, the manufacturing processes that are revolutionizing the production of composite materials. This article unpacks the complexities and engineering expertise required to master these techniques.
