Fundamentally, you need precision machines. If your machine tolerance is +/- 0.05mm, but you try to make some parts with +/-0.01mm tolerance, that’s not going to happen for sure. An ant won’t be able to lift an elephant. Once you have precision machines ready, does that m

Prototypes are of critical importance in the development and production of a wide range of medical devices, including anatomical models, hand-held appliances and larger pieces of equipment. Here are the five most utilized rapid prototyping methods commonly used to quickly

While the outsourcing of mass production to China is now standard practice for many companies, the outsourcing of prototypes — preliminary versions of products that will be mass produced at a later time — is less common. Like all business decisions, outsourcing prototypes

CNC milling is one of the most popular options for manufacturing prototypes and parts that entail cutting or drilling. The technology utilizes a rotating cylindrical cutting tool to cut or drill a design from metal or plastic material. Compared to traditional manufacturing

When it comes to CNC machining manufacturing, fractions of inches can make the difference between a successful product and losing a customer. There are several ways to promote quality control (QC) in CNC production. This post will explore some of these. What is CNC Machini

ISO is the acronym for International Standards Organization. ISO 9001 is a common standard that many manufacturers seek certification for. ISO 9001 certification shows the world that your manufacturing concern takes quality seriously, and is important in every phase of bus

The Use of Laser Cutting in Sheet Metal Prototyping   Though there are a number of ways that sheet metal can be shaped and cut, few are as precise, reliable and cost effective as laser cutting. The technology involved in laser cutting is so effective that a continuation an

Aluminum is an essential element that is behind only silicon and oxygen in terms of its abundance in the earth’s crust. While materials like steel and copper have a longer use history, today aluminum is found in numerous applications across a wide swath of diverse in

Much like the Industrial Revolution forever changed the way that the manufacturing world operates; the evolution of technology continues to disrupt all manner of today’s decisions. Rather than simply being something that the business or manufacturing sector harnesses

CNC i.e. computer numerical control refers to the automation of machine equipment by mechanisms of computers executing pre- programmed cycle of machine lever commands. Basically, CNC is in contradistinction to devices which are controlled manually by levers or hand wheels,

Moving a product from the design phase to its market introduction is a process that has specific steps. Knowing what to do to make it as quick, accurate and valuable as possible is the key to its success. Once a design has been completed, what are the next steps? It’

If you look at the tail light of your car, you might notice that, instead of making the whole lamp in red, it usually contains a clear, transparent area. That’s because red color is needed for brake indicator lights, while the transparent area gives enough l

A bringing an idea from the design stage to the prototype process means that it must undergo a great deal of work. From tweaking numbers and moving components to changing materials and adding features, once a design makes it to the stage where it’s ready for a protot

Rapid Prototyping: From Obscure Tech to a Mainstream Service Not that long ago, both rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing seemed like science fiction terms. Nowadays, they are both highly utilized and present a standard way of producing parts in a fast and cost-effect

Impressing Investors With Rapid Prototyping Of New Product Ideas EXCERPT Presenting new designs to investors is a big job that companies rely on to grow. An expert engineer can take advantage of rapid prototyping services to bring any blueprint to life for investors to eva

How Rapid Manufacturing Beats Typical Industrial Wait Periods EXCERPT Do you want to be the first to market for your products? Of course you do, because then you will lead the industry. Learn how rapid manufacturing beats typical industrial wait periods. ARTICLE Speed kill

Types of Materials To Use In The Diverse Method Of Vacuum Casting EXCERPT Vacuum Casting is a very diverse method of replicating objects. It can be used for both the casting or prototypes or mass production of distributable products. ARTICLE Vacuum Casting may be used with

Name:Type 99 Main Battle Tank Model Scale: 1:24 Process: #4axis, #5axis #CNCmachining Material: Stainless steel 304 Components: 767                

Irrespective of the machine shop you choose to work with, the pricing of the CNC machining parts will vary depending on various factors. These factors include: Material selection The choice of material to be used for the machine components influences cost in two ways: raw

Opportunities coexists with risks -Advice on how to outsource prototype manufacturing to China We wanted to share some thoughts on how overseas companies can benefit from outsourcing prototype manufacturing to China. Manufacturing and importing from China can seem daunting