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New Silicone Rubber Materials

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz
The new additions to our silicone rubber materials have distinct elastic and optical advantages.
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Design Complex Components with Insert Molding

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz
Learn how insert molding can add functionality, strength, and complexity to plastic parts.
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Optical Liquid Silicone Rubber: A New Fixture in Molding

Posted On April 14, 2017 By China Metal Parts
Read about the benefits of optical liquid silicone rubber in this detailed analysis of the material.
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Overmolding: Chemical and Mechanical Bonding

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz
A number of materials can be used to overmold components together, but without a chemical bond or mechanical interlock, some overmolded parts won’t stand the test of time.
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5 Common Rapid CNC Machining Questions

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz
These are a few of the most common questions we receive about our rapid CNC machining service.
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The Difference Between Jigs and Fixtures

Posted On April 7, 2017 By Tony Holtz
Understand the differences between two terms often confused with one another—jigs and fixtures.
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Machining Capabilities for High Performance Parts

Posted On April 4, 2017 By Tony Holtz
Improve a machined part's mechanical properties with advanced materials and key inserts.
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