Intro We noticed that a lot of people use the terms “jig” and “fixture” interchangeably. These two terms are very different and describe separate parts. In this guide, we’ll explain what a jig is, what a fixture is, and when you might use either option…
From all of us at Rapid Axis, we want to wish you a happy holiday season! The holidays are a time for giving back, and as we reflect on the year and all that has happened, we want to take this opportunity to recognize a…
Intro Once you make an injection-molded part, you might have some extra steps you want to perform. A lot of people want to brand their products, change the aesthetics, and boost the performance of their parts. This is where post-processing comes in. However, post-processing plastic…
Intro In a lot of cases, plastic is the hardest-working material. In almost any industry, there’s at least one application where plastic does a much better job than metal or wood. Still, people don’t understand how plastic can be machined or used. In this guide,…
Intro Heat-treating a piece of metal can result in a range of different benefits. A lot of people will use heat-treated metals to improve their operation and gain an advantage over their competitors. If you want to make the most out of your metal parts,…
Intro Injection molding and 3D printing are the reigning champions of fabricating parts out of plastic. Plenty of machine shops offer one or both of these, but how are you supposed to know which one to use? More specifically, which one is more affordable? The…
Intro When you have a high-heat application, you need to make sure that your parts can withstand the temperatures. With 3D printing, that can be tricky. Standard PLA material will start melting at 50°C, which makes it useless in high-temperature applications. However, there are other…
Intro Die casting is a great way to get a number of nearly identical parts made out of metal. The process is faster than most traditional machining options, and the final part is typically less expensive. The biggest driving decision in die casting is the…
Intro When it comes to injection molding, the biggest expense is the upfront tooling costs. You might spend $100,000 on a complicated tool, but then it only costs $0.10 per part afterwards. In an effort to save money and time, a lot of people turn…
Intro Heat treatment is a critical finishing step that can fully transform how a part works. It’s a process that makes parts harder, stronger, and more resistant. In this guide, we’ll explain how you can use heat treatment to improve a CNC-machined part. What Is…
We're proud to announce that we'll be featured on Season 7 of Battle Bots. That's right, Rapid Axis is sponsoring Berkley's Combat Robotics & Team Horizon on their latest projects. In early 2023, the Glitch Bot and Team Horizon will return to the Battle Bots…
Intro Urethane casting is one of the best options for medium-volume production runs. It creates production-quality plastic parts in a fraction of the time that traditional machining would take. The finished parts are high-quality, highly repeatable, and low-cost. If you want to learn more about…