Designing for Liquid Silicone Rubber
Designing Liquid Silicone Rubber Prototypes and Components
Learn how to optimise LSR parts with 6 simple design considerations
Conten...
CNC Turning
How to Design for CNC Turning
A practical guide to optimising cylindrical parts for lathe machining
Designing parts specifically for ...
Lightweight Yet Durable Titanium Great Option for Aerospace Parts
Lightweight Yet Durable: Titanium – An Excellent Choice for Aerospace Parts
A technical guide to Titanium Grade 5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V) for CNC ...
1018 vs 4140 Steel
1018 vs. 4140 Steel: Choosing Between Two Great Metals
A practical comparison of low‑carbon and alloy steels for CNC machining
Select...
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...