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Question – corner warping in large HDPE parts
Manufacturing
Looking for advice on reducing warping in injection molded HDPE parts, especially for components measuring 800x600 mm, where we see significant warping at the corners. Despite adjusting mold temperatures between 220-240°C  and experimenting with... read more
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Apr 26
Any experiences with plastic CNC machining (POM)?
Manufacturing
Hello!I'm planning to use CNC machining for plastic parts (Delrin/POM) for the first time and have typically worked with metals before. I'm considering the 'as machined' finish with a standard 3.2 µm surface roughness.For... read more
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Apr 18
Draft angles in injection moulding question
Manufacturing
Hey everyone, I'm currently working on a project involving injection moulding of packaging items with ABS plastics and could use some advice. I'm trying to figure out the best practices for designing moulds with... read more
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Apr 09
Infill pattern choice in 3D printing
Manufacturing
Hello community, When choosing the right 3D printing infill pattern for PLA, what factors should I consider? And how do these choices impact the strength and weight of the final parts?
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Apr 12
Layer thickness for FDM and SLA
Manufacturing
Hi everyone, I'm a bit new to 3D printing and was wondering about the layer height for FDM and SLA printers. How does this affect the detail of the design? Looking for some insights!
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Mar 29
Vacuum casting or injection moulding for 20-30 pcs?
Manufacturing
Hey everyone, I'm an R&D engineer working through the prototyping phase for a piece of lab equipment/scientific device. Specifically, we're looking at producing functional prototypes of the housing component in the range of 20-30... read more
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Apr 09
Recommended wall-thickness for FDM
Manufacturing
Hello! what could be the optimal wall thickness for FDM 3d printing large-scale parts, considering material strength and without compromising structural integrity?
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Mar 28
Surface roughness in 3D printing
Manufacturing
What is the average surface roughness of different additive manufacturing processes? I'm mostly interested in SLS and MJF, is there is a big difference between these two? I couldn't find much on this topic... read more
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Mar 13
Gluing together SLS parts for larger builds?
Manufacturing
Hey, community, I’m working on a project that needs parts larger than what a regular SLS 3D printer can accommodate. My plan involves having smaller segments printed and then using adhesive to assemble them... read more
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Mar 12
Choosing CNC machine
Manufacturing
What factors do you consider when selecting a CNC machine for precision machining applications? Share your experiences and insights.
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