Manufacturing

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3D printed vs injection molded snap-fits durability
Hi everyone, I want to use snap-fit joints for a 3D-printed enclosure that will be opened relatively frequently for battery replacement. I will be using ABS or PETG as I have read that they... read more
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Mechanical Technician Student
Hello, I am a mechanical technician student at the professional school of technology in Bochum. If you have anything interesting for the school program or for my future independence, I would be very interested.I... read more
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Oct 03
3D printing in silicone
Hi everyone,  I am looking at developing a silicone product, specifically an armband for a certain sports watch brand. The design is quite complex and it seems as if 3D printing is the best... read more
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CNC machining vs 3D printing parts
Hey everyone, I am trying to decide which of my parts should be machined and which 3D printed. I am leaning towards 3D printing primarily because it will be cheaper. But there is one... read more
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There are customer requirement for proto parts, How I can produce with low cost, shorter lead time.
Plastic resin- PA6/6T The resin has high melting temperature around 380deg C. Do we have any other options like silicon molding, Hand molds, Aluminium molding? to manufacture proto samples with low cost, short lead time?  read more
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Sep 05
Is it possible to print waterproof parts with SLS?
Hello, I am looking at printing a complex waterproof part using SLS technology, primarily due to the complexity of the part. This part will be used in a water system and it will be... read more
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Materials to Avoid When Laser Cutting
Hi, I have to do a lot of laser cuts for custom cases and parts. I know that some materials are bad for laser cutting, but I'm not sure which ones I should avoid.... read more
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Upgrade from Renault Master 4×2 to 4×4
Hello, I need urgent information on how I can get support regarding the upgrade of the 9 Renault Master vehicles we currently have from 4x2 to 4x4. The supply of all 4 X 4... read more
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Choosing laser, plasma or waterjet cutting for stainless steel components
Hi, what are the key factors to consider when choosing between laser, plasma and waterjet cutting for producing custom stainless steel components (1mm to 20mm thick) with a ±0.1mm precision requirement? Specifically, how do... read more
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SLA Printing: Is manufacturing a large soft robot possible?
Hello! I'm planning to manufacture a soft robot from flexible material, either silicone or Formlabs Flexible 50A Resin, with dimensions of approximately 45 cm in width, 30 cm in depth, and 30 cm in... read more
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