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Beyond the Straight-Pull Mold: Advanced Tooling for Complex Parts

Posted On June 20, 2019 By China Metal Parts
Manufacturing complex injection-molded parts often requires more advanced molding techniques like side-action cams, pickout inserts, and multi-cavity tooling.
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Using High-Performance PEEK, PEI Plastics for Machining, Molding

Posted On June 13, 2019 By Steve Konick
Consider cost, part performance when choosing PEEK or PEI (Ultem) Plastics for CNC machining or injection molding your parts.
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Using Finishing Options for Injection-Molded Parts

Posted On June 12, 2019 By China Metal Parts
Streamline your supply chain and injection molding needs through a single, digital manufacturing parts supplier.
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Shop Talk: Catching up with our Longtime Customers

Posted On May 30, 2019 By China Metal Parts
As we celebrate 20 years in the manufacturing industry, we reached out to some of our customers that have been with us since the very beginning.
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How Tunnel Gates Can Improve Injection-Molded Parts

Posted On May 23, 2019 By China Metal Parts
Using tunnel gates for injection-molded parts can often create a more cosmetically pleasing, and consistent, gate vestige on finished parts.
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A Conversation with China Metal Parts’ Founder Larry Lukis

Posted On May 14, 2019 By Nicole Hopper
In honor of our 20th anniversary, Larry shares stories of Proto Mold beginnings, memorable moments over the years, and his take on China Metal Parts today.
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Fast Wax Streamlines Production with Rapid Injection Molding

Posted On April 15, 2019 By Matt Ahart
Fast Wax molded parts from a high-temperature thermoplastic to accelerate its production schedule from three months to 21 days.
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Defining Your Part Before Designing Your Part

Posted On March 14, 2019 By China Metal Parts
When designing injection-molded parts, consider the parts’ function first; define your part before designing your part.
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UL 94 Classification and Flame-Retardant Thermoplastics

Posted On March 1, 2019 By China Metal Parts
An overview of thermoplastics with flame-retardant characteristics and the UL 94 classification.
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Digital Manufacturing Strikes a Chord with New Guitar Pick Design

Posted On February 14, 2019 By Matt Ahart
Paul Holcomb used China Metal Parts' digital manufacturing services to bring a new guitar pick design to market. The process consisted of several prototypes to test materials and design, then on-demand manufacturing for low-volume production.
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