Comparing Aluminum Alloys
Comparing Aluminium Alloys: Find the Right Material for Your Part
A practical guide to selecting aluminium alloys for CNC machining, s...
6 Ways to Optimize Part Design for CNC Machining
Consider hole depths, threading, wall thickness, and other machining capabilities to reduce production time and cost
Efficient CNC mac...
Plating and Other Finishing Considerations for CNC Machining and Sheet Metal
Electrochemical & chemical conversion coatings, plating, and organic finishes: mechanisms, performance data, limitations, and selec...
Anodizing and Plating Provide Corrosion Protection for Parts
Technical guide to anodising and chromate conversion coatings for aluminium, titanium, and other alloys
Anodising and chromate plating...
Titanium vs Aluminum: Workhorse Metals for Machining and 3D Printing
A technical comparison of properties, processing, and performance for CNC machining and DMLS
When considering lightweight, high‑streng...
Nylon vs Delrin
Nylon vs. Delrin: In‑Depth Technical Comparison for High‑Wear Applications
Molecular structure, mechanical behaviour, environmental re...
Designing for Jigs and Fixtures
Additive manufacturing is an excellent complement or alternative to machining when irregular, intricate, or smaller tooling is required...
Optimizing for Higher-Volume Machining
Get reduced costs, quick-turn lead times, and finishing options from a single-source supplier
You already know that CNC machining at K...
Using High-Performance PEEK, PEI Plastics for Machining, Molding
How engineering-grade thermoplastics replace metals in demanding applications
Plastics have evolved over the last 50+ years – from hou...
Thermoplastic Versus Thermoset Materials
Why thermoplastic and thermoset materials in injection moulding perform differently from each other
Cooking an omelette is an apt anal...