When considering a surface finish for your part there are several things to factor in including the material you are using, the end-use of your part, and if your part is at the production or prototype stage. This video looks at these factors to help you determine the best finish for your part.
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Draft is a vital part of injection moulding design. If ignored you run the risk of poor cosmetic finish, warping and the chance that your part may not eject smoothly from the mould. This video talks about draft and how you can use it in your part design for a more mouldable part.
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Anodising produces aluminuim oxide on the surface of the metal, helping to protect your part against abrasion and corrosion. This video talks about anodising and why you may want to use the service for your metal parts.
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Everyone wants to save money on manufactured parts, so in this video we list ways in which injection moulding costs can be reduced, whether it be cutting unnecessary features or incorporating undercuts.
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Multi Jet Fusion makes it possible to produce functional nylon prototypes and end-use parts in as fast as 1 day. This video looks at the process and what it can offer you.
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In this video we look at different places to locate the gate and the best sort of gate to use, covering tab gates, hot tip gates, and pin gates.
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In this video we start with a recap on why you would choose MJF rather than other 3D printing technologies and explore TPU, looking at the advantages of the material and how it can be used.
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Overmoulding, the process of adding an extra layer of resin to an existing moulded part, is used for many reasons, most commonly to add grip, for aesthetics and can be used when wanting two different materials without having to deal with screws, glue and assembly. This insight video looks at things to consider when choosing a material for your overmoulded part, discussing important facts such as, thickness, melting temperatures and chemical/mechanical bonds.
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One of the great plus points of 3D printing is that you can design pretty much any shape or geometry that you want, and Nylon is a great general-purpose material to use. But there are some key considerations to keep in mind when designing nylon parts to make sure you get the parts you want.
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Stereolithography is an excellent choice for rapid prototyping and project designs that require the production of very accurate and finely detailed parts. It also offers a broad range of different materials with a range of tensile strengths, flexibility and elongation to break point.
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In this Insight video we look at two concepts that are closely intertwined – undercuts and bump offs.
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This is an insight interview style video. This week’s video looks at how you can design better parts. Covering topics such as; features, weight and strength of part, materials etc.
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Ejector pins are utterly vital to the process of creating injection moulded parts. If all goes well they barely leave a mark, but sometimes this is not the case. In this video we talk about how design and position can minimise this, considering shape and specific qualities of the part.
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Polyjet is a 3D printing technology that offers great accuracy and uniquely allows you to alter the part’s material properties in different places on the build. For the right part or prototype Polyjet is a great option, but understanding the capabilities and limitations is key.
This video will tackle the tricky topic of cooling rates in injection moulded parts. Looking in detail at important considerations when designing your part such as; avoiding narrow gaps leading to higher pressure, temperature uniformity, higher tolerances, multiple gates and upping cooling rates.
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