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Local vs. Export Molds: Mitigate Production Risk Before Choosing

Posted On February 4, 2020 By Lora Osborn
When choosing between local or export molds, mitigate production risk before deciding.
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Titanium vs Aluminum: Workhorse Metals for Machining and 3D Printing

Posted On October 4, 2019 By Steve Konick
Light weight and strength help aluminum and titanium excel for 3D-printed and machined parts.
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PEEK, PEI, LSR, and Other Material Options for Medical Prototyping

Posted On September 6, 2019 By Nicole Hopper
Consider materials along with manufacturing processes for medical device development.
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Use Color Matching to Customize Molded Parts

Posted On June 24, 2019 By China Metal Parts
Using custom colorant methods can help product developers design molded parts that are Pantone color-matched to their company’s specifications
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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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DUCK! Redesigned to Quack Again on New Season of BattleBots

Posted On June 17, 2019 By China Metal Parts
We recently chatted with Hal Rucker about DUCK!, his redesigned BattleBot.
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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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Types of 3D Printing Technology

Posted On June 3, 2019 By Matt Ahart
Learn about the various types of 3D printing technologies available for rapid prototyping and production parts and how to choose the best one for you.
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Innovation is Personal: Cleveland Clinic Alliance Spurs Med Advances

Posted On April 23, 2019 By Annie Cashman
A family story shows how medtech innovation can be personal, making China Metal Parts’ new alliance with Cleveland Clinic Innovations especially gratifying.
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