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Understanding Back Spot Facing: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction: In the realm of machining and metalworking, various techniques and processes are used to achieve precise and functional components. One such technique that plays a vital role in achieving accurate and reliable results is back spot facing. If you're curious about what back spot…

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A hand holding a pen points at a computer screen displaying medical device development drawings, including detailed blueprints and 3D models with measurements.

8 Stages of Medical Device Development

Intro Bringing a new medical device to the market can be an exciting prospect. You have the potential to help countless people across the globe and make enough money to fund future projects. However, the full process is more difficult than you might think. In…

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A laser cutting machine in operation, precisely cutting through a metal sheet, emitting bright orange sparks on a factory floor.

Laser Cutting Aluminum: The Beginner’s Guide

Intro A lot of people choose to laser cut their aluminum pieces so they can get reliable results, fast turnarounds, and inexpensive parts. However, laser cutting isn’t as easy as just hitting a button on your laser cutting machine — there are limitations and best…

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A plastic model kit frame containing various unassembled, metallic gray engine parts laid out on a grey background, produced using multi-cavity molds.

Multi-Cavity Molds vs Family Molds: What is the Difference?

Intro Understanding the different mold options for your injection molder is a quick way to save time and money during each production run. Two of the more popular ways to create multiple parts at once are family molds and multi-cavity molds. In this guide, we’ll…

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Stack of zinc-colored metal ingots, neatly arranged in rows, showing textured surfaces with patterns resembling a wet, metallic finish.

Zinc vs Aluminum Die Casting: Which Is Better?

Intro Picking the right material for your die-casting project can make or break the final product. The wrong metal will be too expensive, take too long to cast, and can break once you use it. In an effort to help you pick the perfect material…

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A stack of shiny, metallic steel tubes, with varying sizes visible in cross-section, neatly organized in a warehouse setting, illuminated by soft light and showing signs of die casting defects.

Stainless Steel Types: How Is it Stainless?

Intro Understanding the differences between different metal options is the first step in picking the right metal for your upcoming project. A part made out of stainless steel supposedly prevents stains and rust, but is this true? This guide will explain how stainless steel can…

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