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Manufacturing processes
Compression Moulding
October 3, 2023
Compression moulding is a manufacturing process which uses heat and pressure to mould plastic resins and thermosets into a desired shape
Surface finish
March 26, 2023
Surface finish is the nature of a surface as defined by the three characteristics of lay, surface roughness, and waviness.
Injection Moulding
February 2, 2023
Plastic Injection moulding is a widely used manufacturing process to produce plastic components due to its affordability, effectiveness, and high reliability.
Design Guides
Self-tapping screws for plastics
November 19, 2021
Self-tapping screws for plastic form or tap its threads when screwed into plastic and are installed into pre-drilled or moulded pilot holes
Shaft key selection & shaft keyway design guide
February 13, 2021
Direct metal extrusion design guide – DFM
November 29, 2020
Mechanical Design
O-ring compression force
December 19, 2022
The force necessary to compress an O-ring to maintain an acceptable sealing line of contact is referred to as the O-ring compression force
3D Printing
December 2, 2022
Rapid prototyping
February 18, 2022
Additive Manufacturing
Stereolithography (SLA)
October 5, 2023
Stereolithography is an additive manufacturing technology that builds three dimensional models layer-by-layer using a laser to cure liquid resin.
Selective Laser Sintering
April 6, 2023
Selective laser sintering uses a laser to melt and fuse fine polymer particles of material to create 3D objects.
3D Printing
December 2, 2022
The fundamental principle of 3D printing is that it fabricates a 3d object directly from a 3D model by adding layer by layer of material ...
Additive Manufacturing
Top 6 brainstorming techniques to use during concept generation
December 8, 2023
Discover 6 powerful brainstorming methods for innovative product ideas. Unlock creativity and drive concept generation in new product development.
What is Anodising – DFM guide to Anodising
November 29, 2023
Ultimate guide to anodising, its types, pros and cons, and DFM guide on how to design for the anodising process
Plasma cutting
October 29, 2023
Plasma cutting is a manufacturing method to process conductive materials that is usually applied to cut parts out of metal sheets
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Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
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