What Is G Code? CNC Programming and How It Works
Learn what G code is, how your CAD model becomes CNC machine instructions, and where good design fits into the process
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Mitigating Production Risk with Prototypes
Editor's Note: The Engineerist is a three‑part blog series written by Michael Corr, founder of Los Angeles‑based manufacturing consulti...
The Characteristics of High-Temperature Thermoplastics
We offer two high‑temperature thermoplastics: PEEK and PEI . Both high‑performance materials can be machined and injection moulded, and...
Design Validation with SOLIDWORKS: CNC Machining
In part one of our three‑part blog series, we looked at the rules of design for manufacturing (DFM) for the injection moulding process—...
CNC Machining: 3-Axis vs. 5-Axis Indexed vs. 5-Axis Continuous
Conventional CNC machining consists of 3‑dimensional processing controlled by side‑side (X), front‑back (Y), and up‑down (Z) movements ...
Adding Colour to 3D-Printed Parts with Painting and Dyeing
Once a 3D printing build is complete, there are a few steps we can take to improve the cosmetics and performance of the part. Our stand...
Precision Machining with DMG MORI & MAZAK
Welcome to the first in a planned series we are calling Executive Outlook , in which we will explore the current and future s...
Why Your Parts Supplier Should be ISO 9001 Certified
Choosing a contract manufacturing supplier for your company is a critical decision. Certainly from a production standpoint, making sure...
Less is More for Stanford Students Developing Liquid Rocket Engine
Project Helios is the first project of the Stanford Student Space Initiative to develop and build a liquid rocket engine. The name Heli...
Remove Before Flight: How Aerospace Companies Mitigate Risk
You may not have seen the little red tags in various places on an aircraft or launch vehicle before takeoff, but rest assured they are ...