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Which Prototype Manufacturing Method Should I Use?

Finding the right prototype manufacturing method is important to be sure your prototype provides the right critical attributes for verification. Pre-compliance testing of prototype parts may include checking geometric dimensions as well as form, fit, function, surface options and specific customer validation criteria. While some companies offer 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, to … Continue reading Which Prototype Manufacturing Method Should I Use? →

Machine Tolerability in Precision CNC Machining

Precision CNC machining complex parts within tight tolerance specifications requires many factors to seamlessly come together. Tolerance refers to the range allowed for your part measurements to deviate from design specifications. Precision machining often requires parts to be machined within one thousandths of an inch (+/-.001”) to meet design requirements. This is thinner than the … Continue reading Machine Tolerability in Precision CNC Machining →

How to Design a Part for Moldability & Manufacturability

Designing a part for moldability and manufacturability is a complex process with many factors to consider to obtain a finished, quality product. Designing for manufacturing, or DFM, is a common term used by many industrial engineers. Although, in the plastic injection molding industry, DFM can mean designing for moldability. While these two terms are sometimes … Continue reading How to Design a Part for Moldability & Manufacturability →

Machining Company for the Aerospace Industry

Manufacturing for the aerospace industry requires a machining company to stay on top of industry trends to provide high-quality components at a competitive price. The aerospace industry is expected to experience growth over the next five years, putting pressure on tier 1 suppliers to maintain close relationships with their supply base and consolidate vendors to … Continue reading Machining Company for the Aerospace Industry →

Fiber Optic Industry Keeps Machining Companies on Their Toes

As technology in the fiber optic industry continues to advance, it’s important for machining companies to not only manufacture high-quality, precise components, but also keep costs down. The fiber optic industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last couple of years, and that’s not slowing down any time soon. As a result, it will be … Continue reading Fiber Optic Industry Keeps Machining Companies on Their Toes →

How to Avoid Common Plastic Injection Molding Pitfalls

Plastic injection molding process technicians have many things to consider when avoiding the most common injection molding pitfalls. They have to understand the entire injection molding process and analyze the quality of each process input to end up with a quality finished product. To understand how to avoid the most common pitfalls, consider the injection … Continue reading How to Avoid Common Plastic Injection Molding Pitfalls →

QT Manufacturing Now Offers Cryogenic Deflashing of Plastic Parts

We all know quality parts are dependent upon a quality injection mold, but even for experienced precision injection molders there are those certain projects that require re-working molded product. In some cases, molds are sent to us from customers who are moving tools for various reasons, which may include dissatisfaction with the current molder over … Continue reading QT Manufacturing Now Offers Cryogenic Deflashing of Plastic Parts →

The Difference Between 3D Printing and CNC Machining

Manufacturers must continually analyze and choose between production technologies with the increased demand for complex, engineered products and faster production lead times. When comparing methods for part production, it is beneficial to recognize the differences between 3D printing, also called Additive Manufacturing, and CNC Machining from a precision CNC machine shop. Each method has benefits, … Continue reading The Difference Between 3D Printing and CNC Machining →

Surface Finish Considerations in Custom Plastic Injection Molding

There are many surface finish considerations during custom plastic injection molding which are important to address prior to developing part and tool design. The surface finish may be critical for parts that require a secondary operation, such as painting, or for parts visibly seen by the consumer. The functionality of the part must be a … Continue reading Surface Finish Considerations in Custom Plastic Injection Molding →

Top 5 Advantages of CNC Production Machining

CNC production machining provides computer numerically controlled production as opposed to manual operation of machinery and equipment. CNC machines have replaced traditional lathes, mills, grinders, routers and other manufacturing equipment requiring manual labor for operation. Precision CNC machine shops provide many advantages to both the machine shop and the customer with production operations, which are … Continue reading Top 5 Advantages of CNC Production Machining →