Manufacturing
SLA, SLS or FDM for your prototype?
A visual model, an assembly check and a functional test require different evidence. State what the sample must demonstrate before selecting the process.
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Manufacturing
Sheet metal bend planning design tips
Start from the finished envelope, mating parts, fasteners and access. A flat blank alone does not describe all of the finished component requirements.
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Manufacturing
Design for injection mold readiness
The part geometry, selected resin and tooling approach form one project scope. Review them together before confirming sample and production requirements.
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Design guides
Wall thickness design guidelines for CNC machining
Explain what a wall or rib needs to support and which faces must remain aligned. A universal thickness number cannot describe every material, shape and setup.
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Materials
Choosing the right aluminum alloy for your part
List the operating environment, load, weight and the interfaces that control fit. These help define which material questions the quotation needs to resolve.
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Design Guide
Laser Cutting or CNC Machining? Start With the Finished Feature
Compare the geometry, edge requirements and downstream operations before choosing a manufacturing route for a metal component.
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