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Minimum letter size for raised text on SLS nylon parts
Manufacturing
I’m working on a medical device enclosure that needs raised lettering (product name and serial number) on the lid, printed in SLS nylon. The letters are around 2 mm high with a stroke width... read more
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Oct 30
2 mm stainless sheet bend radius
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I’d like some help with a project. I’m designing a stainless steel 304 enclosure with multiple 90° flanges (sheet thickness ~2 mm). For strength and edge alignment, I want the inside bend radius to... read more
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Oct 24
Urethane casting for sensor housings
Manufacturing
Hello all, I’m looking for some advice. I’m working on a prototype of a handheld casing for an outdoor sensor (approx. 20×10×5 cm) that needs to be rigid, weather-resistant, and have fine surface details.... read more
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Oct 17
Will a threaded hub and locknut hold up in a conveyor roller assembly?
Manufacturing
hi! my project is a small conveyor assembly where the rollers need to be swapped out fairly often, depending on the material we’re running. I’m considering using an M14 threaded connection between the aluminum... read more
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Oct 22
Printed aluminum parts in pressure applications
Manufacturing
Hi! Questioning about prototyping a hydraulic valve housing (normally CNC’d in 6061) - considering aluminum 3D printing instead, mainly to speed up design iterations. The part would see ~150 bar during bench tests, with... read more
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Sep 29
High-temperature chemical pump housing in PEEK, tips on avoiding warpage?
Manufacturing
Hi everyone, I'm working on a small pump housing for a chemical metering application. The part will be injection molded in PEEK, exposed to roughly 180 °C fluid and aggressive solvents. It's a compact... read more
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Sep 30
Issues with polyurethane bonded rollers under load
Manufacturing
Hi! Currently working on a small batch of U-groove guide rollers for a linear transfer system, and I'm using a soft polyurethane tread (around 85A Shore) bonded to aluminum hubs. The supplier estimates each... read more
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Aug 19
Best fixture setup for milling and drilling mid-size batches of aluminum brackets?
Manufacturing
Hi, I've got a batch of aluminum brackets that need to be drilled and milled on all sides with high repeatability. Has anyone designed a modular fixture system for parts like this to reduce... read more
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Vacuum casting for snap-fits
Manufacturing
I’m planning to use vacuum casting to produce about 50 housing units with integrated snap-fit features for an electronics prototype. The parts need to survive multiple assembly/disassembly cycles during testing. I’ve seen mixed opinions... read more
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Choosing the Right Material for Injection Molding – What’s Your Go-To?
Manufacturing
Hey everyone! I’m working on a few small-batch parts and weighing my options when it comes to materials for injection molding. I've used ABS and polypropylene in the past, but I'm curious—what materials do... read more
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