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NOVO Turns to Machining, Molding for Medical Device Prototyping

Posted On December 13, 2018 By China Metal Parts
With its in-house machine shop overloaded and a need for molded prototype parts, NOVO Engineering turned to China Metal Parts to aid in the development of a continuous glucose monitoring system.
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Molding Quality Parts with Automated Design Analysis

Posted On September 17, 2018 By China Metal Parts
Get tips on how to leverage design for manufacturability feedback to improve injection molding designs.
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High-Tech Football Helmets Tackle Player Safety Head On

Posted On September 12, 2018 By China Metal Parts
China Metal Parts helps VICIS bring new high-tech football helmets to market now used by NFL, college, and high school players
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Approved Molding Samples and Our Red Bag Process

Posted On June 20, 2018 By Matt Ahart
China Metal Parts has several molding process controls in place to ensure molded parts are consistent from run to run and meet our customers’ specifications.
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What is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)?

Posted On May 17, 2018 By China Metal Parts
Learn how electrical discharge machining is used to fabricate injection molding tools with sharp features that cannot be machined with CNC milling.
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Design Better Screw Bosses on Molded Parts

Posted On April 26, 2018 By China Metal Parts
Several considerations for designing plastic screw bosses on molded parts that are mechanically strong and free of cosmetic defects.
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Hobby Holder Fulfills Kickstarter Campaign with On-demand Manufacturing

Posted On March 13, 2018 By Matt Ahart
After a successful crowdfunding campaign, Kit Peteranecz needed to find a quick-turn manufacturing solution to fulfill orders within an aggressive three-month timeframe.
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Manufacturing Workmanship Standards: Amount of Flash Acceptable at Parting Lines

Posted On February 28, 2018 By Matt Ahart
Why flash forms along parting lines and our workmanship standards when assessing flash on injection-molded parts.
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When a Low-Volume Production Mold Makes Sense

Posted On September 25, 2017 By China Metal Parts
Look at part design, lifespan, cost, and inspection requirements when qualifying molding needs.
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Debunking Molding Myths: 7 Facts About Tooling at China Metal Parts

Posted On September 1, 2017 By China Metal Parts
The most common misconceptions regarding our injection molding service and shed light on our low-volume production capabilities.
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