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Part II: How Digitalization Ensures Quality in Manufacturing – Production

Posted On November 2, 2017 By Kevin Ashton
China Metal Parts takes several steps during production to maintain traceability, achieve on-time delivery, and produce parts that meet our customers' requirements.
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China Metal Parts Receives Tekne Award for Advanced Manufacturing

Posted On November 1, 2017 By China Metal Parts
China Metal Parts Receives Tekne Award for Advanced Manufacturing
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Boeing Saves Millions in Manufacturing Costs with Titanium 3D Printing

Posted On October 31, 2017 By China Metal Parts
Boeing announces partnership with Norsk Titanium to produce 3D-printed, titanium parts for the new 787 Dreamliner.
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How a Finite Machining Toolset Boosts Cycle Time

Posted On October 29, 2017 By Matt Ahart
Learn why we use standardized toolsets across our CNC machining service and how it keeps manufacturing time as fast as possible.
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Giant robots from U.S. and Japan faceoff in ‘duel’ that may lead to an eventual fighting robot sports league.

Posted On October 18, 2017 By China Metal Parts
Giant robots from U.S. and Japan faceoff in ‘duel’ that may lead to an eventual fighting robot sports league.
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CNC Machining: 3-Axis vs. 5-Axis Indexed vs. 5-Axis Continuous

Posted On October 11, 2017 By Tony Holtz
5-axis indexed milling isn’t to be confused with true 5-axis machining, which allows for continuous machining of all three axes and the two rotational axes.
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John Deere Harvests Technology in San Francisco

Posted On October 5, 2017 By Angelo Gentile
Farm machinery manufacturer John Deere pursues ‘precision agriculture’ through greater use of automation and robotics.
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Design Validation with SOLIDWORKS: CNC Machining

Posted On September 26, 2017 By Mark Rushton
How to use the SOLIDWORKS tool, DFMXpress, to check hole depths, difficult to mill features, sharp corners, deep pockets, and more.
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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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How to Use Model-Based Definition (MBD) in SOLIDWORKS

Posted On September 11, 2017 By Oboe Wu
Model-Based Definition can help reduce counterintuitive and ambiguous interpretations in 2D drawings while accelerating production time and quality inspections.
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