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If you’ve ever seen a CNC machine operate, you know it’s loud, hot, and fast — I remember the first time I saw one in action and felt the vibrations through the floor next to the machine. Achieving accurate and high-quality results without overheating or damaging the equipment requires advanced machinery and proper cooling methods. […]
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Creo and SolidWorks® are considered powerful CAD packages that can generate 3D models, shop drawings, and G-code for CNC machining. Both programs can simulate designs to ensure they can handle the applied loads. Each is available in various tiers of functionality and price with different features. SolidWorks® has more flexible licensing options when compared to […]
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When technologies converge, innovation can occur at a staggeringly fast pace. Advancements in additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence are now poised to combine to achieve greater results than ever before, in far less time. That’s because AI can enhance and improve every aspect of the 3D printing process, from ideation to quality control. Read on […]
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Plastic products have gained widespread popularity because of their versatility, durability, and ease of manufacturing. Like plastic injection molding, plastic extrusion stands out as one of the most widely used processes for high-volume parts production — it’s particularly suitable for creating continuous profiles such as pipes and tubes. Industrial applications for plastic extrusion have a […]
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CNC machining is a subtractive manufacturing technique that uses computer-controlled machines to turn raw materials into finished products. It’s a detailed and efficient process used across industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. The process starts by using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create a 2D drawing, 3D solid model, or both. This design […]
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Injection molding has made plastic parts a staple in our daily lives. Odds are, you’re reading this article on an injection-molded monitor while using an injection-molded mouse and keyboard. And if you’re using a smartphone instead, well, you still have som (less visible) injection molded plastic parts in your hands. As pervasive as injection molding […]
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Engineering projects are a complex and often evolving thing that require changes throughout a product’s lifecycle. Whether because of design improvements, shifting client requirements, or supply chain issues, engineering changes must be well-managed to ensure project success. Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) provide a systematic way to execute these changes. In this article, we’ll examine ECOs […]
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3D printing has revolutionized the way we bring ideas to life by offering unprecedented freedom of design and manufacturing possibilities. But with every great invention comes new challenges, and every 3D printing enthusiast has encountered the phenomenon known as “heat creep.” Heat creep can severely influence the quality of your prints, leading to filament jams, […]
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Stereolithography (SLA), the technology used to produce them, supports the creation of plastic parts with tight tolerances, intricate geometries, and smooth surface finishes. And parts printed using SLA stand out because of their exceptional accuracy, resolution, and level of detail. One key advantage of SLA is its ability to achieve finishes that are both highly […]
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Plastic materials for injection molding range from commonly used polymers to specialty plastics and polymer blends. There are hundreds of different plastic resins available, and they each have different end-use properties and processing requirements. Plus, there are different grades of the same plastic material, including resin types with fillers such as glass fibers or carbon […]
