Intro Injection molding is one of the most common forms of manufacturing products in bulk. The medical device industry adopted injection molding as their gold standard for mass-produced parts, and there are a lot of reasons why. In this guide, we’ll give an introduction to…
Intro A lot of people who call us don’t know which manufacturing style is right for their project. Luckily our team is filled with expert machinists, so we know what options you have pretty immediately. However, we think it might help you to understand one…
Intro 3D printing has made a lot of progress in the past few decades. It used to be a hobbyist’s technology to make fun parts, but it’s quickly becoming a critical part of industries across the globe. One reason why 3D printing is so impressive…
Intro When you design a manufactured part, the priorities are often to make it long-lasting, strong, and prepared for outdoor use. This has led to a whole host of different finishing steps and material selections to achieve the perfect characteristics. One of the finishing options…
Intro When it comes to prototyping, there are a few different options to choose from; CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding. When it comes to medium-batch or short-run production runs that are affordable and fast, then quick turn injection molding becomes the best option.…
Intro A lot of customers have approached us in the past looking for advice when it comes to prototyping their ideas or servicing their initial demand quantities. Most people will immediately suggest 3D printers or CNC machining, but die casting is typically the best option…
Intro When you’re designing a part, you have to consider which machine will run the part. This entails learning about the different CNC machines on the market. If you’ve done some research, you’ve probably heard machines referred to by how many axes they have. Commonly,…
Collins Aerospace has recognized Rapid Axis as an Outstanding Supplier. A statement provided by Collins highlights why they selected Rapid Axis as one of nine suppliers receiving recognition for Outstanding Supplier Performance 2022: “Rapid Axis has been critical to Collins Aerospace Avionics Supply Chain due…
Intro Injection molding is a commonly used style of manufacturing. It’s a great way to create low-cost units at high throughputs. In a highly competitive environment, this method can help a lot. This leads us to the topic of today’s posts: injection molding machines in…
Intro If you’re in the market for a fabricated part that uses steel, there are a few things you need to understand. For starters, there are different types of steels, and they’re very different from one another. In this guide, we’ll explain the different types…