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How Should I Prototype? Machined Parts, Print 3D Parts, or Fabricate a Prototype Mold
How should I prototype? Machined parts, print 3D parts, or fabricate a prototype mold Introduction Once a design engineer completes the first draft of their product design, the next step is to create a plan for how it will be fabricated, tested, and developed. There are three basic methods of prototype fabrication: 1) CNC machining, 2)
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Plastic Part Manufacturing Costs
Plastics are a very good fit for manufacturing and their use becomes, even more, cost-effective as volume increases. Plastics are used to fabricate products in every major industry such as medical, automotive, electronics, housewares, etc due to their cost advantages. Besides cost, plastics are often used in high-volume manufacturing due ...
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10 Key Features to Look for in a Prototype Molder
If you are looking to hire a prototype molder there are several key features that you should look for as you compare molding partners that are critical to the success of your project.
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Which Factors Determine Molded Part Accuracy?
You may have wondered which factors determine molded part accuracy and therefore the tolerances of the injection molded parts from both prototype and production molders. It’s a complex question that I will try to explain. Some factors that are within the molder’s control and some are not. The following factors determine molded part accuracy during mold fabrication and molding
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