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Surface Finishing

What is Hard Anodizing?

You might be wondering why we’re talking about hard anodizing. It sounds like a process that’s as exciting as watching paint dry. Well, not quite.

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CNC Machining

What is Prototype CNC Machining?

Prototype machining is crafting a working model of a product or part using specific machining techniques. It’s critical because it allows testing design, fit, form,

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Resources

Tapped VS Threaded Holes

Threaded and tapped holes are found in everything from the electronics we use daily, the vehicles we drive, and even the buildings we live and

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Resources

Threaded and Tapped Holes

In DIY, construction, and engineering, terms like ‘threaded,’ ‘tapped,’ and ‘drilled hole’ are frequently used. But what do they mean? And how do they apply

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Sheet Metal Fabrication

What is Sheet Metal Prototyping?

Sheet metal prototyping is a pivotal stage in the sheet metal fabrication process. It involves the creation of a preliminary model or “prototype” of the

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CNC Machining

5-Axis CNC Machining

5-Axis CNC Machining is a way to make complex parts with high precision. It uses special machines that have up to five directions of motion

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Sheet Metal Fabrication

Air Bending: a quick check

Air bending is a technique widely used in sheet metal fabrication. It involves the precise movement of sheet metal around a punch and dies to

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material guideline

What is a non-ferrous metal?

Non-ferrous metals, as the name suggests, are metals that do not contain iron. This category includes various materials, each with unique properties and applications. Unlike

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