Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Wheels for Fingerboards
Manufacturing
Hello,I am writing because I am developing fingerboard wheels as a new product within my own brand. I professionally manufacture fingerboard decks and concrete obstacles, and now I am expanding my catalogue with cast... read more
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Jan 09
X-ring performance on a curved face seal in a poppet valve
Manufacturing
I’m reverse-engineering a small hydraulic shutoff valve used in an industrial test stand, and I’m trying to understand whether the face-sealing setup for the poppet is causing a recurring internal leak. The poppet uses... read more
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Dec 22
Laser Cutting/Die Cutting for PP Parts
Manufacturing
Hello, I have a small PP part with a thickness of 1.2mm. My initial idea was to manufacture these parts using laser cutting or die cutting, but I haven't seen these manufacturing methods among... read more
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Dec 11
Shrink-fitting a thin stainless sleeve into a thick steel housing
Manufacturing
Hi! I’m working on a shrink-fit joint where a thin-walled 304 stainless sleeve is installed into a bored pocket in a much larger 4140 steel housing. The sleeve carries only light axial loads, but... read more
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Dec 29
Feasibility of using DMLS aluminum parts for pressure-test prototypes
Manufacturing
I’m testing the idea of using DMLS Aluminum parts as pre-production prototypes for a high-pressure fluid system. These would be static housings only, not moving parts. Has anyone validated 3D-printed aluminum components under realistic... read more
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Dec 30
Process for a low-volume stainless steel pump impeller
Manufacturing
Hi all, I’m designing a stainless steel impeller for a small pump (diameter around 80 mm). Would you go for metal additive manufacturing or casting if you need tight tolerances on the blades and... read more
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Nov 24
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
Manufacturing
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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Nov 13
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

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