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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
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 ...
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)
October 31, 2022
Direct metal laser sintering is an AM technique that involves melting and fusing layers of metallic powder to create a 3D object.
Additive Manufacturing
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
Laser cutting
October 24, 2023
Laser cutting is a process that uses a focused laser beam to precisely cut, machine, or engrave materials such as metal, plastic, or wood.
Conceptual Design
October 23, 2023
Conceptual Design is an early phase of the design process, in which the broad outlines of the function and form of something are articulated.
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