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Machined Aluminium Aerospace and Automotive Parts

Aluminium Machining: Data Sheet, Benefits, and Cost Per kg

What the top aluminium alloys for machining, is it difficult to machine and how much does it cost per kg?
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VDI 3400 Surface Texture Chart - Injection Molding Finish

VDI Surface Finish Guide

Discover which is the best VDI 3400 surface finish for your injection moulded part
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What is thermoplastic injection moulding?

Thermoplastic Injection Moulding: Process Overview, Benefits & Limitations

What is thermoplastic injection moulding and how to choose a material?
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ABS plastic injection molding material

ABS Injection Moulding Material

Familiarize yourself with the properties of ABS resins, its pros and cons and material alternatives.
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thread types for bolts and prototypes CNC machining

Thread Types to Use for CNC Designs and Manufacturing

M, UNC, UNF, NPT, BSP, ACME – what's the difference and which to use?
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Choosing the right size for cnc - metric screw thread

Metric (M) Thread Chart: Choosing the Right Bolt Thread Size for Your CNC Design

M6, M8, M10, M12 up to M68. Check out the full metric (M) thread table and size guide.
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what's a draft angle in injection molding?

Design Guide: Adding Drafts—Best Practices for Better Mould Release

Learn how to design draft angles for better mould release in injection molding.
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Applications of HDPE injection molding

HDPE Injection Moulding Material

Familiarize yourself with the properties of HDPE, its pros and cons and material alternatives.
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designing bosses in injection molding

How to Design Bosses for Plastic Parts: Injection Moulding Design Guide

Complete boss design guide for better part alignment, fastening and stronger injection mould parts.
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Sheet Metal Bending Design Guide

Learn how to design hems, curls, flanges, holes and other features for sheet metal bending.
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Overmould injection moulding component

Overmoulding: Complete Overview and Guide

Learn how overmoulding works, how it compares to other techniques, and when to use it.
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Designing ribs for plastic injection moulding

Design Guide: How to Design Ribs for Plastic Parts

Follow these guidelines when designing rib features for plastic injection moulding.
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What is the difference between 3D printing and rapid prototyping?

Rapid Prototyping: Definition, Techniques, Benefits, Applications

Here's everything you need to know about rapid prototyping.
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metal injection moulding overview and applications

Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) Process Guide

Understand Metal Injection Moulding, how it works, considerations of the process and materials used.
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brass threaded inserts used in insert molding

Insert Moulding: A Complete Overview

Insert moulding, a precise injection moulding process, designed to seamlessly integrate components like threaded inserts and bearings into plastic parts.
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rapid tooling and injection moulding for automotive applications

Automotive Injection Moulding: Everything You Need to Know

From interior to exterior, under-the-hood to lighting, automotive injection moulding plays a pivotal role in shaping the modern vehicle.
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