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Checking the Boxes on Your Approved Vendor List

Posted On July 10, 2020 By China Metal Parts
11 reasons why China Metal Parts should be on your Approved Vendor List (AVL).
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Key Sheet Metal Fabrication Costs to Consider

Posted On July 8, 2020 By Matt Garrett
Carefully consider sheet metal fabrication cost issues when creating sheet metal parts.
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Product Innovations in the Face of a Pandemic

Posted On July 8, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
Throughout history innovators have flourished during crises, solving needs and shortages, and the current coronavirus pandemic is no different.
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Anodizing and Plating Provide Corrosion Protection for Parts

Posted On July 1, 2020 By China Metal Parts
Anodizing, chromate plating are great ways to protect machined or sheet metal parts from corrosion.
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VALOX 357 Boasts Strong Chemical, Heat Resistance for Plastic Parts

Posted On June 24, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
The Polybutylene Terephthalate’s strong resistance, stability, and processability make it a versatile plastic useful in a variety industries.
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Minimizing Creep and Stress Relaxation in Elastomeric Parts

Posted On June 15, 2020 By China Metal Parts
Minimizing creep and stress relaxation is a key consideration when designing elastomeric parts.
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Metal 3D Printing Solves Supply Chain Issues for U.S. Military

Posted On June 5, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
Major additive manufacturers like GE and HP prove metal 3D printing as manufacturing solution for custom parts and keeping older fleets up-to-date.
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Industry 4.0 Makes Supply Chains More Agile

Posted On June 4, 2020 By Lora Osborn
The emergence of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing is making supply chains more agile.
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Evaluating Sheet Metal Capabilities for Custom Parts

Posted On May 27, 2020 By Jamie White
Evaluating sheet metal capabilities such as materials, assembly options, and more for custom parts.
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Behind the Mask: Breathe99 Founder Max Bock-Aronson’s Next-gen Mask Protects Against COVID-19

Posted On May 26, 2020 By China Metal Parts
On our first episode of The Digital Thread, Breathe99 founder Max Bock-Aronson discusses the history of the B2 mask and the challenges of manufacturing it.
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