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A Guide to Metal Plating Techniques: Methods, applications, and best practices

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Press Fit Tolerances: A comprehensive guide to design, calculations, and applications

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glass bead blasting

Glass Bead Blasting: A complete guide to surface finishing

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chamfer vs fillet

Chamfer vs. Fillet in Engineering: An in-depth comparison

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A guide to fasteners

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light metals

Light Metals: Derivatives and applications

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tariff increase

4 smart supply chain plays to handle the 2025 tariff hike

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va-ve

Delivering the Potential in the VA-VE Process

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datum reference frame

A simple guide to Datum Reference Frames (DRFs) in GD&T

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scotch yoke

The Scotch Yoke Mechanism: An ancient innovation for modern applications

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lightweight parts design

Lightweight Parts Design: A comprehensive guide

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A 3D-rendered gray respiratory mask with an overmolded, round vented filter attachment on the front.

Overmolding vs. Insert Molding: A strategic review

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Bottle cap diagram showcasing overmolding vs. insert molding, with an overmolded rubber seal on the outer rim and a metal insert at the center

Overmolding and Insert Molding: An introduction

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A diagram of a simple bend: the outer material stretches and thins, the inner material compresses and thickens, with a neutral axis in between.

Sheet Metal Bending – A comprehensive guide

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oshcut vs sendcutsend

OshCut vs SendCutSend: 7 differences explained

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Split crankshaft showing carbon on one side and alloy on the other, highlighting material contrast.

Alloy Steel vs Carbon Steel: What’s the difference?

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3D visual of a hip stem shown side by side: one made of alloy steel and the other of stainless steel, highlighting their distinct applications and properties.

Alloy Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which one should you choose?

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Illustration of freshly molded materials with unsatisfied chemical bonds, highlighting the need for overmolding on warm parts

The complete guide to Overmolding: From materials to applications

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Free-spinning drive pulley composed of half Delrin and half nylon.

Delrin vs Nylon: What sets them apart?

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Side-by-side comparison of two product designs: the left side features a detailed and complex design with intricate elements, while the right side presents a simplified and streamlined version with fewer details and a cleaner aesthetic.

Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA-VE): An introduction

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Snap Fit Joints: A comprehensive guide

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Close-up of an SMT PCB with cut-away solder mask, revealing intricate copper planes on an FR4 board. The image highlights the balance of automated design and expert manual adjustments in small-scale circuitry.

PCB DFM Engineering: Key strategies for optimal design

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Integrated heat-sink enclosure with complex tooling and simplified post-machining.

Die Casting DFM: Streamlined design and manufacturing practices

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A circular saw blade made of medium carbon steel, heat-treated for toughness and flatness, featuring insert tips for high abrasion resistance.

Heat Treatment DFM: Best practices for improving Metal performance

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RJ45 connector with hard-gold plated contact springs for durability and low-resistance connections; PCB pins with thin gold plating improve solderability and reliability."

Metal Plating DFM: Essential tips for precision and efficiency

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A forged cat Merlin part refined from a cast blank, with heat treatment for strength and machining for precise bearing surfaces. The simple design allows efficient material flow and minimizes waste.

Forging DFM: Best practices on designing parts for manufacturability

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A side by side comparison of two extrusion parts: one with a basic design, the other with double wall diagonals for increased stiffness using the same material.

Extrusion DFM: Principles & advantages for Metals, Plastics, and Composites

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powder coated sheet metal welded part

Powder Coat vs Paint: A comprehensive comparison

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