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CNC Machining
Threaded Inserts for Plastics: Types, Comparison and Selection Tips
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- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Injection Molding
- Design
Threaded inserts for plastics are materials or components embedded or integrated into plastics to serve various purposes, such as providing additional strength, improving functionality, or enabling assembly with other parts.
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CNC Machining Size Limitations: Everything You Need to Know
CNC Machining and Injection Molding to Produce Mechanical Parts for the Electronics Industry
Flame Retardant Plastics & UL 94 Flammability Standards In Parts Manufacturing
Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Rapid Prototyping in Modern Manufacturing
Basic CNC Machining Articles
Latest CNC Machining Articles
Cutting Fluids for CNC Machining Processes
Choosing Right File Formats for Manufacturing
CNC Machining Material Selection
Polymer CNC Machining vs. 3D Printing: Checklist To Choose the Right One
Steel Hardening Explained
Surface Finishes for CNC Machining
All CNC Machining Articles
3D Printing
Threaded Inserts for Plastics: Types, Comparison and Selection Tips
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- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Injection Molding
- Design
Threaded inserts for plastics are materials or components embedded or integrated into plastics to serve various purposes, such as providing additional strength, improving functionality, or enabling assembly with other parts.
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3D Printing File Formats Compared: STL, AMF, 3MF and OBJ
MJF vs SLS: 3D Printing Technologies Compared
Will It Break? A Live Experiment With 3D Printed Guitar Picks
Flame Retardant Plastics & UL 94 Flammability Standards In Parts Manufacturing
Basic 3D Printing Articles
Latest 3D Printing Articles
PA11 vs. PA12: What Are the Differences?
Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Rapid Prototyping in Modern Manufacturing
HP MJF 3D Printing Design Guidelines
Choosing Right File Formats for Manufacturing
Infographic: Design Rules for 3D Printing
Infographic: 3D Printing Process and Material Decision Guide
All 3D Printing Articles
Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Finishes: Plating And Polishing Options
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- Sheet Metal
- Post-Processing
This article is aimed at providing an overview of the options for sheet metal finishes available at Xometry.
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Choosing Right File Formats for Manufacturing
Sheet Metal Materials Selection Guide
Minimum Bend Radius Reference Table For Sheet Metal
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Basic Sheet Metal Articles
Latest Sheet Metal Articles
Design Tips for Sheet Metal Bending
Introduction to Sheet Metal Fabrication
An Overview of Waterjet Cutting
An Overview of Plasma Cutting
Nesting Files for Sheet Metal Cutting: Tips & Best Practices
All Sheet Metal Articles
Injection Molding
Threaded Inserts for Plastics: Types, Comparison and Selection Tips
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- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Injection Molding
- Design
Threaded inserts for plastics are materials or components embedded or integrated into plastics to serve various purposes, such as providing additional strength, improving functionality, or enabling assembly with other parts.
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Injection Molding Molds: Types, Lifespan and Design Tips
Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide
CNC Machining and Injection Molding to Produce Mechanical Parts for the Electronics Industry
Vacuum Casting vs. Injection Molding – What’s the Difference?
Basic Injection Molding Articles
Latest Injection Molding Articles
Flame Retardant Plastics & UL 94 Flammability Standards In Parts Manufacturing
Injection Molding Materials Selection Guide
Design Tips for Injection Molding
Injection Molding vs 3D Printing: Which One To Choose?
Tolerances in Injection Molding
Injection Molding Surface Finishes: SPI and VDI
All Injection Molding Articles
Die Casting
Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide
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- Injection Molding
- Die Casting
- Urethane Casting
- Compression Molding
Explore our detailed guide on 7 formative manufacturing technologies, highlighting their key aspects. This infographic offers a concise comparison to help you select the best process for your manufacturing needs.
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Die Casting Material Selection Guide
Design Tips for Die Casting
Die Casting General Overview: Process, Materials & Applications
Basic Die Casting Articles
Urethane Casting
Vacuum Casting vs. Injection Molding – What’s the Difference?
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- Injection Molding
- Urethane Casting
This article will describe the similarities and differences between vacuum casting and injection moulding to help you determine which process is best for your project.
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Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide
Design Tips for Vacuum Casting
Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Rapid Prototyping in Modern Manufacturing
Vacuum Casting Material Selection
Basic Vacuum Casting Articles
Latest Vacuum Casting Articles
Vacuum Casting: Technology Overview
All Vacuum Casting Articles
Compression Molding
Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide
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- Injection Molding
- Die Casting
- Urethane Casting
- Compression Molding
Explore our detailed guide on 7 formative manufacturing technologies, highlighting their key aspects. This infographic offers a concise comparison to help you select the best process for your manufacturing needs.
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Compression Molding Design Tips
Injection Molding vs. Compression Molding: Differences and Comparison
Compression Molding: Technology Overview
Basic Compression Molding Articles
Plastic Extrusion
Plastic Extrusion Technology Overview
This article will unravel the intricate aspects of the plastic extrusion process, from its foundational principles to its widespread applications.
Basic Plastic Extrusion Articles
Thermoforming
Thermoforming Technology Overview
This article will give you some insights into plastic thermoforming, from delving deep into the technical aspects of the process and understanding its pros and cons to its applications across industries.
Materials
Flame Retardant Plastics & UL 94 Flammability Standards In Parts Manufacturing
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- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Injection Molding
- Materials
This article delves into flame-retardant plastics typically used to produce parts through 3D printing, CNC machining, and formative manufacturing technologies. It also covers the complexities of flame retardancy and industry standards, such as the UL 94 rating.
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Shore Hardness for Plastics and Rubbers: Shore A and Shore D
Hardness Testing of Metals: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop, and Leeb Tests
PA11 vs. PA12: What Are the Differences?
3D Printing Materials Selection Guide
Latest Materials Articles
CNC Machining Material Selection
Die Casting Material Selection Guide
Injection Molding Materials Selection Guide
Sheet Metal Materials Selection Guide
Steel Hardening Explained
Vacuum Casting Material Selection
All Materials Articles
Design
Threaded Inserts for Plastics: Types, Comparison and Selection Tips
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- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Injection Molding
- Design
Threaded inserts for plastics are materials or components embedded or integrated into plastics to serve various purposes, such as providing additional strength, improving functionality, or enabling assembly with other parts.
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Impact of Post-Processing on Dimensional Accuracy of Parts
3D Printing File Formats Compared: STL, AMF, 3MF and OBJ
Compression Molding Design Tips
Design Tips for Vacuum Casting
Latest Design Articles
HP MJF 3D Printing Design Guidelines
Infographic: Design Rules for 3D Printing
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing Design Tips
Design Tips for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing
Design Tips for Direct Metal Laser Sintering 3D Printing
Design Tips for Carbon DLS™ 3D Printing
All Design Articles
Post-Processing
Sheet Metal Finishes: Plating And Polishing Options
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- Sheet Metal
- Post-Processing
This article is aimed at providing an overview of the options for sheet metal finishes available at Xometry.
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Impact of Post-Processing on Dimensional Accuracy of Parts
Post-processing for MJF and SLS 3D Printed Parts
Surface Finishes for 3D Printing
Surface Finishes for CNC Machining
Latest Post-Processing Articles
Everything You Need to Know About Black Anodizing
Color 3D Printing Options Overview
Powder Coating vs. Anodizing for Aluminium
Injection Molding Surface Finishes: SPI and VDI
Anodizing Aluminum: An Effective Finishing for Corrosion Resistance
Vapor Smoothing: An Effective Surface Finish Process in 3D Printing
All Post-Processing Articles
Manufacturing Insights
How Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Improves Prototyping
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- Manufacturing Insights
- Manufacturing Insights
This blog will unpack the essentials of DFM, offering insights into its application in modern prototyping. You will learn how to integrate it effectively, grasp its benefits, and ensure your prototyping journey is innovative and feasible.
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Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Rapid Prototyping in Modern Manufacturing
On-Demand Manufacturing: What it is and How it Works
Cloud Manufacturing: Past, Present, and Future – an Academic Review
Analysis of the Largest Early Adopter in the Cloud Manufacturing Market: Xometry
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