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Fuel-resistant material for 3D printing
Hi! I'm restoring an older two-stroke motorcycle and need to replace a worn-out venturi nozzle that draws in fuel-air mix. I’m considering having it 3D printed, but I’m unsure which material would best hold... read more
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How to call out helicoils or inserts on a drawing?
Hey,My aluminum part needs reinforced threads, so I’m looking at using Helicoils or possibly another type of insert if the machinist has a better suggestion (I’ll have my part produced by an external manufacturer).... read more
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Mar 31
ISO 2768 fine or medium?
Hi, I'm trying to decide between ISO 2768 Fine and Medium tolerances for CNC machined aluminium parts. What are the practical implications of this choice in terms of achievable precision, manufacturing cost, and lead... read more
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Oct 28
Comparison of Nylon 12 (PA 12) SLS with PA6 GF30
Question about Nylon 12 (PA 12) glass fiber reinforced (SLS) - is the aforementioned method and material best comparable to the material PA6 GF30?
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Selection of Bending Method in Sheet Metal Bends and Sheet Metal Unfolding
I want to design and manufacture a bent sheet metal part in the most accurate way possible. Once the design of the part is finished, I flatten the sheet, get a DXF file, and... read more
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May 22
Teeth shearing off, what is the best material?
Hello, we have this small tool used to loosen/tighten a metal slotted ferrule. The teeth of the tool engage with the slots in the ends of the ferrule and torque is applied to tighten... read more
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Welding
Good afternoon,Does Xometry perform welding work such as sealing the folds of a box-shaped design?Can Xometry weld a nut, for example an aluminum DIN934, onto an aluminum sheet?Best regards read more
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