Intro People often reach out to our expert machinists and ask what manufacturing process would be right for their upcoming project. To help everyone out, we started our series of blog posts about different manufacturing options, how they work, and when you should pick them…
Intro The success of your part largely revolves around what machining operation you use to make the part. For big production orders of metal parts, plenty of people use die casting. It’s a fast, low-cost way to make solid parts out of metal. We’ll teach…
Pros and Cons of Die Casting: Is it Right for You? A lot of people reach out to us and want to learn more about die casting. We offer full-service die casting, and we know this process inside and out. In fact, there are some…
Intro Using the right draft angle in your injection molding design can help with the final quality, improve your cycle time, and save you money. How is that possible? It all revolves around picking the perfect draft angle and applying it to the right surfaces…
Intro Adding a draft angle could make or break your designed aluminum box. However, a lot of people don’t know how important this factor is, and they don’t know where to start. In this quick guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about draft…
Intro Using a CNC milling machine to fabricate a part is very common today. Even though modern 3-axis CNC machines are very advanced, they still require certain design considerations. In this intro guide, we’ll explain some common design considerations. By the end, you’ll have a…
Intro A well-made prototype can save you a lot of time and money in the future. If you perfect the design before going to full-scale production, you’ll see the best results. For most people, that means choosing the right option for making a prototype. In…
Intro The surface finish of your part should be specified on every drawing you submit to a machine shop. It can determine how well your part works and how expensive it is to make. In this quick guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know…
Intro When you’re designing a part, there are a lot of things to consider: what material will you use, how will you design the features, and what fit will you specify? If you didn’t consider the final question, then you came to the right place…
Intro A lot of people have heard the terms “fillet” and “chamfer”, and they might use them interchangeably. The truth is that these features are very different, and they can dramatically change the function of your parts. In this guide, we’ll explain the real difference…
Intro When you’re looking to make a new product, you’ll probably start with a prototyping phase. This includes creating physical versions of your product and trying them out. When it comes to prototyping, people typically choose between 3D printing and CNC machining. In a lot…
Intro A lot of people can benefit from powder coating their metal parts. In almost every industry, there are plenty of applications where powder coating makes sense. It can save you money, boost the performance of your parts, and leave your parts with a smooth…