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Injection molding gates are openings in molds that allow molten plastic to enter the cavity while controlling the direction and volume of flow. This molten plastic fills the cavity and then cools and hardens into a molded part. Gating can be large or small, but it’s usually tapered down to the orifice to avoid flow […]
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Industrial part marking is a critical, but often overlooked, component of new product development for CNC machined parts. Getting part marking right the first time is essential to traceability, configuration management, and ease of replacement for parts that wear. Part marking is even more critical for traceability and identification of custom or prototype CNC machined […]
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As one of the fastest and most precise manufacturing methods, it’s no wonder why injection molding is often chosen for mass producing plastic enclosures. Design for injection molding is therefore an important part of the enclosure design process, and following design for manufacturing (DFM) principles is a critical element of producing a successful product. Today, […]
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Are you ready to create the perfect plastic prototype? You’ll probably need more than one type of prototype during the design process, which means choosing between various plastic prototyping methods and materials. Some techniques don’t support certain plastics, however, and they each offer different prototyping speeds, part tolerances, resolution, and cost. So, where do you […]
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CNC machining is a complex and revolutionary subtractive manufacturing method whereby a metal or engineering plastic raw material is turned into a complex part. Whether components for aerospace, medical, automotive, consumer products, or robotics, CNC-machined parts are in high demand. Once a new product is designed a critical part of the new product development process […]
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Steel is an alloy composed primarily of iron and carbon that’s rigid and sturdy, so it’s used for heavy-duty applications like infrastructure, industrial equipment, and tooling for CNC machining. Unalloyed iron is soft and has limited uses, but the addition of carbon makes a much stronger and harder material. Stainless steel (SS) is an alloy […]
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If you’re involved in the operation and maintenance of a manufacturing facility, chances are that you need to procure Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Parts (MRO) from time to time. In the past, you may have spent hours measuring minute details to create a drawing or solid model of the component you are hoping to replace. […]
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Threaded fasteners, such as bolts and nuts, are used in many applications, ranging from plastic toys to massive bridges. And all threaded fastener connections need to stay together when we want them to, but also come apart when needed. For example, the valve covers on an engine must remain in place while driving, but we […]
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If you are to the point in the design process where you can begin conversations with potential suppliers, congratulations! Ideally, you will begin this conversation sooner rather than later so you can get critical design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback, and reduce the number of design iterations required. But finding a supplier who can turn your […]
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New paid annual membership program enables Fictiv customers to unify cross-functional sourcing activities, control access to information, optimize orders for target delivery dates, and access exclusive discounts. SAN FRANCISCO, October 4, 2022 – Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, announced today the commercial availability of Fictiv Premium, a first-of-its-kind paid annual membership program that […]
