Bead blasting drives fine media at high speed to strip scale, blend machining marks, or create a satin surface on metal, plastic, or glass. Because the beads round over sharp peaks without cutting deep valleys, the process leaves parts uniformly…
Acetal (POM) and nylon (PA) are two go-to engineering plastics for gears, bushings, and structural housings. They look similar as white rods or black pellets, yet their behavior in water, heat, and machining differs. This guide compares acetal and nylon…
Fiberglass weaves silica glass strands into cloth, mat, or rovings. Unlike metals that melt at one point, fiberglass starts to soften, then slump, then fully melt over a wide temperature band. Pick the wrong resin or underestimate this range and…
Our CNC Machining Cost Calculator is an essential tool for engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals seeking quick cost insights. This intuitive calculator provides instant preliminary estimates for CNC machining projects by analyzing key parameters: Simply enter your part dimensions, select…
An STL file is a triangle-mesh description of a solid that many CAM systems translate directly into toolpaths. While designers often link STL with 3D printers, machinists can also exploit the format to mill molds, carve organic surfaces, and probe…
Laser cutting slices carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum with light focused sharper than a knife edge. Because the beam never dulls, edges stay crisp from the first part to the 10,000-th. This guide shows you, step by step, how to…
Silicon molds play a pivotal role in modern manufacturing processes, particularly in industries requiring precision and high-temperature resistance. Understanding the melting point of silicon molds is essential for optimizing their performance, ensuring durability, and maintaining safety during operations. This article…
Bend radius is the inside arc a material can tolerate without cracking, kinking, or losing strength. Set the radius too tight and you waste parts; set it too generous and you add weight and cost. This guide explains how to…
Spot welding fuses sheet metal by squeezing two copper electrodes on each side of an overlap and pushing high electric current through the stack. The metal softens, a “nugget” of molten steel grows, and pressure forges the spot solid again—all…
Plastic coatings form a critical protective barrier for metal components across countless industries. These specialized polymer layers shield precision parts from environmental damage, chemical corrosion, and mechanical wear. In today’s demanding industrial environments, plastic coatings extend product lifespans significantly while…