Check out these injection molding FAQs to learn more about tooling options and volumes offered. Q: What is the difference between hard and soft tooling? A: Soft tooling is typically considered prototype tooling and uses aluminum tools. This is used t

Use these CNC machining FAQs to learn more about processes as well as prototyping and production options. Q: What is a 5-axis CNC machine? A: 5-axis machining involves using a CNC to move a cutting tool or part on five different axes simultaneously.

Here are some urethane casting FAQs to help you learn more about the process, uses, and finishes. Q: What kind of molds are used in urethane casting? A: Our typical molds are made from silicone and made in two parts, a core and cavity, just like inje

When designing a part to be injection molded, you do not need to be an expert. Most molding issues we encounter could have been avoided by following four general guidelines.

When you are ready to move your product to production, one of the last things you want is to have unexpected costs suddenly emerge.

When printing Fuse Deposition Models (FDM) models, we can adjust the build density of the parts. This is very beneficial for you because the parts can be better tailored to your needs. Below are the three different densities that can be printed, and how they will be effective.

We are often asked what options one has in SLA resolution. The answer is simple, normal resolution and high resolution. And deciding which option is best for you is simple as well. Normal resolution prints parts at .005” layers, and high resolution prints parts at .002” layers.

As the old saying goes, Its hard to teach an old dog new tricks-Like converting metal parts to plastic. We discussed in our last blog, when done properly, parts converted from metal-to-plastic benefit from: Cost reduction Improve functionality Design

When you need to 3D print parts, you can either invest and utilize your own equipment, or order parts through a 3D printing bureau. But, how do you know when it is best to leverage the 3D printing processes of a service provider compared to in-house capabilities? Below are the top 3 reasons why customers have utilized a service bureau, like us.

Urethane molding is used mainly for prototype, bridge, and lower volume production runs. The process by which urethane—or, polyurethane—molding is done is similar to other types of manufacturing such as injection molding. The big differences come in the overall cost and cycle time as urethane molding is a type of soft tooling manufacturing method rather than hard tooling.

Material Properties. Part Design. Part Finish. Economics. Lead Time. Pick Two. That is how most projects go in Additive Manufacturing. It is very rare in the AM world where you can have your cake and eat it too. That is why the University of Adelaide Project is so special.

As an engineer, you’re always looking for new and better solutions for your design projects. You’ve likely experimented with traditional additive or 3D printing to produce models and prototypes. Besides being slow, the surface finish and mechanical properties are often suspect. But have you tried the newest innovation in 3D printing? Digital Light Synthesis (DLS)!