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CNC Machining

Basic CNC Machining Articles

The Ultimate CNC Machining Guide

CNC Milling Technology Overview

CNC Turning Technology Overview

CNC Machining Material Selection

Standard Tolerances in Manufacturing: ISO 2768, ISO 286, and GD&T

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CNC Machining Materials: 6 Expert Tips for Making the Right Choice

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16.07.2025

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CNC Machining Surface Roughness: Main Indicators and Different Roughness Levels

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05.02.2025

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CNC Machining vs 3D Printing: Select the Best Plastic Manufacturing Method for Your Project

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06.12.2024

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Complex CNC Parts? Here’s How to Get Them Right

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20.11.2024

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Jigs and Fixtures: Design, Production, Applications

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24.10.2024

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Standard Tolerances in Manufacturing: ISO 2768, ISO 286, and GD&T

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23.09.2024

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3D Printing

Basic 3D Printing Articles

Carbon DLS 3D printing Technology Overview

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D printing: Technology overview

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing Technology Overview

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing Technology Overview

Polyjet 3D Printing Technology Overview

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing Technology Overview

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How To Create 3D-Printed Fixtures Using fixturemate?

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29.07.2025

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PolyJet 3D Printing: 8 Key Design Tips for Better Prints

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08.07.2025

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Why Choose 3D Printing for Serial Manufacturing?

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02.07.2025

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SLA 3D Printing Design Guidelines: 8 Essential Tips

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10.06.2025

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MJF 3D Printing Design Tips: 9 Best Practices

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05.05.2025

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3D Printing Tolerances: What to Expect from Each Process

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15.04.2025

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Sheet Metal Fabrication

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An Overview of Plasma Cutting

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Introduction to Sheet Metal Fabrication

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Sheet Metal Materials Selection Guide

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Sheet Metal Thickness Standards & Gauge Charts

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14.03.2025

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Minimum Bend Radius For Sheet Metal: Reference Table & Calculator

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28.11.2024

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Sheet Metal Materials Selection Guide

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11.12.2023

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Introduction to Laser Cutting

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12.09.2023

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Design Tips for Sheet Metal Bending

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11.09.2023

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Introduction to Sheet Metal Fabrication

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08.09.2023

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Injection Molding

Basic Injection Molding Articles

Injection Molding Technology Overview

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How to Choose and Design for High-Performance Plastics in Injection Molding

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07.08.2025

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16 Common Injection Molding Defects: Types, Causes, and Solutions

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28.04.2025

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Infographic: Injection Molding Material Selection Guide

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18.12.2024

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Overmolding TPEs and Rigid Plastics for Improved Product Performance

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14.11.2024

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Snap-fit Joints for Plastics: Types, Design, Selection

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18.09.2024

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Injection Molding Molds: Types, Lifespan and Design Tips

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31.07.2024

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Die Casting

Basic Die Casting Articles

Die Casting General Overview: Process, Materials & Applications

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Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide

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16.07.2024

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Die Casting Material Selection Guide

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11.12.2023

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Design Tips for Die Casting

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11.09.2023

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Die Casting General Overview: Process, Materials & Applications

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08.09.2023

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Vacuum Casting

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Vacuum Casting Material Selection

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Vacuum Casting: Process, Applications & How It Compares

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Vacuum Casting: Process, Applications & How It Compares

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19.05.2025

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Overmolding TPEs and Rigid Plastics for Improved Product Performance

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14.11.2024

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Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide

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16.07.2024

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Design Tips for Vacuum Casting

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09.02.2024

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Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Rapid Prototyping in Modern Manufacturing

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08.02.2024

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Vacuum Casting Material Selection

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11.12.2023

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Compression Molding

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Compression Molding: Technology Overview

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16.07.2024

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Compression Molding Design Tips

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21.02.2024

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Injection Molding vs. Compression Molding: Differences and Comparison

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04.09.2023

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Compression Molding: Technology Overview

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26.07.2023

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Plastic Extrusion

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Plastic Extrusion Technology Overview

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Plastic Extrusion Technology Overview

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11.12.2023

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Thermoforming

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Thermoforming Technology Overview

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Foam Molding

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Foam Injection Molding: Lightweight, Strong Parts with Less Material

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Foam Injection Molding: Lightweight, Strong Parts with Less Material

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26.06.2025

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Materials

Basic Materials Articles

Vacuum Casting Material Selection

Sheet Metal Materials Selection Guide

CNC Machining Material Selection

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How to Choose and Design for High-Performance Plastics in Injection Molding

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07.08.2025

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CNC Machining Materials: 6 Expert Tips for Making the Right Choice

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16.07.2025

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UV Resistance of Plastics: Best Materials for 3D Printing, CNC Machining, and Injection Molding

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20.12.2024

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Infographic: Injection Molding Material Selection Guide

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18.12.2024

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Shore Hardness for Plastics and Rubbers: Shore A and Shore D

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03.09.2024

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Hardness Testing of Metals: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop, and Leeb Tests

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29.08.2024

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Design

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Design Tips for Vacuum Casting

Standard Tolerances in Manufacturing: ISO 2768, ISO 286, and GD&T

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How to Choose and Design for High-Performance Plastics in Injection Molding

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07.08.2025

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PolyJet 3D Printing: 8 Key Design Tips for Better Prints

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08.07.2025

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SLA 3D Printing Design Guidelines: 8 Essential Tips

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10.06.2025

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MJF 3D Printing Design Tips: 9 Best Practices

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05.05.2025

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16 Common Injection Molding Defects: Types, Causes, and Solutions

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28.04.2025

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Choosing the Right CAD File Format for Manufacturing

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18.04.2025

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Post-Processing

Latest Post-Processing Articles

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Alodine Coating Finish for Corrosion-Resistant & Conductive Aluminium Parts

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04.08.2025

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Powder Coating—Choosing Color, Gloss and Texture

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02.12.2024

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Impact of Post-Processing on Dimensional Accuracy of Parts

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11.07.2024

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Post-processing for MJF and SLS 3D Printed Parts

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11.12.2023

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Surface Finishes for 3D Printing

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11.12.2023

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Surface Finishes for CNC Machining

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11.12.2023

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Manufacturing Insights

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How Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Improves Prototyping

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25.03.2024

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Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Rapid Prototyping in Modern Manufacturing

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08.02.2024

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On-Demand Manufacturing: What it is and How it Works

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08.12.2023

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Cloud Manufacturing: Past, Present, and Future – an Academic Review

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08.12.2023

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Analysis of the Largest Early Adopter in the Cloud Manufacturing Market: Xometry

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06.12.2023

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