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How Advanced Mold and Tooling Enhance Product Development Cycles

No matter what your industry, the speed and efficiency of your product development cycle can make or break your success. One of the key factors in accelerating this cycle is the use of advanced mold and tooling technologies. These technologies not only streamline production but…

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Urethane Casting vs. Injection Molding: Which is Best for Your Needs?

When it comes to fabricating parts and prototypes, choosing the right manufacturing method can make a significant difference in terms of cost, quality, and production speed. Two popular methods in the industry are urethane casting and plastic injection molding. Understanding the differences between these processes,…

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8 Applications of CNC-Machined Parts in the Medical Industry

Intro You’ll notice that every major industry has plenty of opportunities to use CNC-machined parts. These parts are highly customizable, can be made to be very high-quality, offer great cost, and can boast quick turnaround times. In the medical and healthcare industry, it’s the same…

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What Rapid Axis Can Do for the Energy Sector

Intro The energy sector tends to prioritize quality, affordability, and turnaround times when it comes to manufacturing. Still, your energy company probably needs a dozen different parts manufactured, and you don’t have any time to waste. The good news? Rapid Axis can turn your manufacturing…

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The Top 3 Uses for Sheet Metal Design in The Electronics Industry

Intro So many people turn to sheet metal design for their electronics parts that they want to be fabricated quickly, affordably, and with the quality that your applications demand. At Rapid Axis, we’ve fabricated countless sheet metal parts over our decades in business, and we’ve…

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5 Innovative Solutions Transforming Sheet Metal Fabrication Techniques

Intro Every high-quality machine shop should spend countless hours looking through their operational workflows and adding optimization wherever they can. For cutting-edge machine shops, like ours at Rapid Axis, this means utilizing brand-new sheet metal fabrication techniques that speed up our operations, reduce potential mistakes,…

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Exploring the Role of CNC in Aerospace Manufacturing

Intro Most aerospace companies need hard-working parts that are lightweight, cost-effective, and can be repeatably made. For many, CNC manufacturing is the go-to option for parts like this. Partnering with a machine shop that can handle high-quality CNC manufacturing is a great option for any…

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Resin vs FDM Printing: Which Is Right for You?

Intro 3D printing is a great way to get quick prototypes without paying too much. As you’re shopping for the right FDM printing service, you might have stumbled across companies also offering resin or SLA 3D printing. The difference between the two can be confusing,…

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8 Ways Using Sheet Metal Fabricators Reduce Project Expenses

Intro Who doesn’t like saving money? With every project, there are always ways to reduce project expenses, but they might not always be obvious. Whenever you have the option, it’s a good idea to consider sheet metal fabrication for your parts. In this guide, you’ll…

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