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The world of part design can be complex, but it’s important not to lose sight of the fundamentals. This video will go back to basics and look at the essentials and core elements of designing parts for injection moulding, this includes; draft, radii, wall thickness and more.
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The Smiledge device sterilises dummies used by babies, and other oral devices.
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From cost through its ease of machineability to keep your budgets on track, to the material properties that you need for your part, we’ll explain why aluminum is worth looking at for your CNC machined parts.
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When it comes to materials, it can sometimes feel like you have too much choice, but there are certain characteristics that will help you narrow down the field. This video explores the headings on datasheets and their meanings, things like tensile strength, elasticity and elongation to break.
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Applications for electroforming are enabling innovation in everything from satellites to water filtration.
Aerojet Rocketdyne engineers optimized a key component of their Reaction Control System (RCS) quad thruster using additive manufacturing. Not only is the new space engine part 67% lighter, but it also contributes to the reduction of the overall production cost of the thruster by 66%
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How will No Code robotic programming fundamentally change manufacturing? Kel Guerin, PhD roboticist and CTO and Co-founder of READY Robotics, explores how No Code simplifies automation and enables more people on the factory floor to use and understand automation.
Nozzle diameter and layer height can both greatly affect the resolution, printing time, and appearance of 3D printed parts. They are also connected to each other in an important way.
CNC machining is a great option for many projects, but you need to be aware of what using the technology means for your design. In this video we explore CNC milling and lathing, features such as holes and threading, wall thickness, and how to test that your design is suitable for CNC machining.
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3D printers promise endless applications. However, sometimes reality gets in the way of that promise. One example of where that can happen is when trying to print something that needs to hold water, only to watch it leak like a sieve. Read on to find out to avoid such a tragic waste of liquid.
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Researchers at Texas A&M University are seeking to implement a new method of manufacturing 3D nanostructured surfaces consisting of multiple materials by using a high-throughput, high-precision technique.
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