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Machining vs. Casting Decision Depends on Volume

Posted On May 22, 2020 By China Metal Parts
The choice of machining vs. casting depends on the quantity of parts to be manufactured.
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Office Essentials to Get You Through the Day when Working from Home

Posted On May 8, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
With so many switching to remote work and home offices, we rounded up a list of office essentials to keep you productive during your time at home.
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Fortron 1140L4 PPS Offers High Strength, Resistance for Molded Parts

Posted On April 27, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
Fortron’s heat and chemical resistance, electrical properties, and rigidity make it an ideal plastic for the automotive or electronic industries.
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Medical-Grade Materials Play Vital Role in Product Development, Fight Against COVID-19

Posted On April 10, 2020 By China Metal Parts
Medical-grade materials play vital role in product development and fight against COVID-19
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3D Printing Industry Gets Creative to Combat COVID-19

Posted On April 7, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
Additive manufacturing companies create PPE, ventilator parts, and test swabs as stop gap measures while traditional manufacturing ramps up.
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Medical Manufacturing Speed, Agility Crucial During Pandemic

Posted On April 1, 2020 By Chris Stevens
As the medical industry faces unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers are stepping up to help with supply chain disruption and shortages.
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Lexan 940 Offers Good Looks and Strength for Molded Parts

Posted On March 27, 2020 By Steve Konick
Lexan 940 resin continues to be a staple polycarbonate (PC) used for injection molding.
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Tensile Testing for 3D Printing Materials

Posted On March 24, 2020 By Rachel Hunt
Tensile strength testing for 3D printing materials determines how a material will behave under load.
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The European Automotive Industry’s Race to Electrical Innovation

Posted On March 20, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
With legislative and consumer pushes for electric vehicles and customization, the historically traditional auto industry faces a push for rapid innovation.
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Welding vs. Riveting: Fusing Sheet Metal Parts

Posted On March 12, 2020 By Steve Konick
When fusing pieces of sheet metal together, consider using welding or riveting processes.
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