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Considerations for designing living hinges in 3D-printed parts while maintaining part integrity.

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.

A look at the key differences between Multi Jet Fusion and selective laser sintering and how to determine the optimal process for your application.

These design guidelines will help you create durable living hinges that add functionality to your injection-molded parts and reduce manufacturing costs.

Secondary operations on 3D-printed parts can improve performance and enhance cosmetics.

A comparison between aluminum and steel tooling for injection-molded parts.

To decrease weight and potentially cost, you can replace metal with plastic on certain parts.

High-performance materials can be molded to produce parts that can withstand extreme temperatures.

Machined prototypes can help ready your design for an eventual move to injection molding.

Four stereolithography finishing options available at China Metal Parts, and when to use each.