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Basic Design Articles

Latest Design Articles

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9 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D Printing

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8 min
CNC machined parts

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

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8 min
Injection molded black headlight panel with a snap-fit joint

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

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4 min
A person using a digital caliper to measure the thickness of a black 3D-printed part, with the caliper

Impact of Post-Processing on Dimensional Accuracy of Parts

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Threaded Inserts for Plastics: Types, Comparison and Selection Tips

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3D Printing File Formats Compared: STL, AMF, 3MF and OBJ

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