Plasma, laser or water cutting? Nearly everyone involved with metal fabrication has come across this question. However, there’s no definitive answer. It all depends on what you value most. To solve this dilemma, here is a breakdown of the economic and technical aspects of the main metal cutting solutions.

Our rapid overmolding and insert molding processes produce custom prototypes and on-demand production parts in as fast as 15 days. We use aluminum molds that offer cost-efficient tooling, producing parts from a range of thermoplastic and liquid silicone rubber materials.

Vacuum casting is also called urethane casting, which is similar to injection molding. In general, will use silicon mold, and use CNC machining or 3D printing for the master pattern. Such soft mold has the advantage of short lead-time, more economy, and is available with rigid or flexible material. Besides, the material color can be adjusted, and t

If there is one thing that CNC machining is known for, its accuracy and precision. However, like any other process, there may also be variations in the dimensions of the parts being produced. Factors like material used, spindle alignment, tooling accuracy, work holding rigidity, coolant usage, and shape complexity significantly affect the dimension

The excellent quality and precise features we get on our CNC parts come with a price and, mind you, it is not that cheap. That is why when planning on fabricating your custom machined parts, you should learn one crucial element, and it is the economics behind CNC machining.

Many plastic manufacturers are dedicated to taking a proactive approach to meet the needs of our customers for the quick turnaround on molded plastic parts. Meanwhile, the advantages of low volume production play a great role in how to mold plastics.

Sheet metal components that include two or more components of sheet metal, or profiles and shapes that cannot be cut or formed from a single sheet of material and thereby are impossible to be manufactured as one, may well rely on welding to combine all individual sheet metal components into the final fabricated product.

Rapid manufacturing describes a variety of technologies used to produce parts much faster than traditional methods. Time savings are rooted in both reduced tooling times and faster production cycles.

How to define Anodizing? Anodizing is a method for changing the surface chemistry of metals and other substrates. It protects against corrosion, enhances aesthetic qualities, resists scratching and is one of the most durable surface finishes available.

Both steel (carbon steel) and stainless steel are the essential metal materials used in the majority of metal industries. To understand the various metalworking processes and parts, differentiating between the two is critical.

Thermoforming and vacuum forming work by drawing hot thermoplastic sheets around a mold. Next, any remaining air is sucked out to ensure consistent definition. The product is then taken off the mold and excess plastic is trimmed and recycled. Thermoforming is ideal for custom trays, packaging, panels and housings.

Low-volume or small-batch CNC machining involves manufacturing products or parts in small quantities, usually between 10-1000 pieces. It is one mechanism that helps manufacturers cut down on production costs. Asides from reducing cost, producing on a small scale also makes it easy to change designs without incurring a loss.