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

Alloy steel offers strength for heavy-duty applications, while stainless steel resists corrosion, making it ideal for clean, durable finishes. Choose wisely!
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The complete guide to Overmolding: From materials to applications

Overmolding enhances product design by combining materials for better durability, functionality, and aesthetics, offering solutions for various applications.
Free-spinning drive pulley composed of half Delrin and half nylon.

Delrin vs Nylon: What sets them apart?

Delrin vs Nylon: Delrin offers strength and stability, while Nylon provides flexibility and wear resistance. Which material will give your project the best performance?
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

Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA-VE) focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving product design, and enhancing functionality without compromising quality.
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Snap Fit Joints: A comprehensive guide

Explore cantilever, annular, torsional, and ball-and-socket snap fit joints in our comprehensive guide. Learn design best practices for efficient assembly.
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PCB DFM Engineering: Key strategies for optimal design

For optimal PCB design DFM, focus on minimizing layer count, using common component footprints, enhancing thermal management, and conducting early prototype testing.
Integrated heat-sink enclosure with complex tooling and simplified post-machining.

Die Casting DFM: Streamlined design and manufacturing practices

For Die Casting DFM, best practices include designing for easy mold access, minimizing wall thickness, standardizing components, and optimizing cooling channels. These strategies enhance manufacturability and reduce production costs.
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

In forging DFM, focus on gradual transitions, avoid sharp edges, use draft angles, select suitable materials, and simplify part geometry for better manufacturability.
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

For effective metal plating DFM, maintain even wall thickness, use rounded edges to prevent excess plating, and standardize hole sizes for smoother plating distribution.
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

In forging DFM, focus on gradual transitions, avoid sharp edges, use draft angles, select suitable materials, and simplify part geometry for better manufacturability.
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

Key design guidelines for extrusion: choose suitable materials, ensure uniform wall thickness, use simple profiles, integrate features, and set realistic tolerances.
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Powder Coat vs Paint: A comprehensive comparison

Powder coating and paint are two common finishing options, each with its own advantages. This guide dives into their differences, helping you decide which finish is best for your project's
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Design for Manufacturing: A comprehensive guide

Explore Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to enhance product development. This guide covers strategies for reducing production costs, improving quality, and shortening time-to-market. Learn how to apply DFMA
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Alodining vs Anodizing: Guide to choosing the best finish for your part

Alodining and anodizing offer unique benefits for metal finishing. Learn the differences between these coatings and how to choose the right one based on corrosion resistance, conductivity, and cost.
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Choose the best fastener: A guide to Self-tapping, Thread-forming and Self-drilling Screws

Explore the key differences between self-tapping, self-drilling, and thread-forming screws. Learn how to select the optimal fastener based on material properties, installation requirements, and performance needs. Essential guide for engineers
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Which metal is better for your parts: Titanium or Stainless Steel?

In the titanium vs stainless steel debate, titanium offers superior strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for aerospace and medical applications. Stainless steel provides cost-effective, durable solutions for
Brass and bronze bushings, showcasing solid/cast and powder sintered designs for oil penetration and corrosion resistance.

Brass vs Bronze: Which metal is better for your parts?

Engineers often work with brass and bronze when selecting materials for components, but each alloy has unique properties that impact performance, durability, and cost. This article breaks down the differences
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Laser Cutting DFM: Principles & advantages for efficient manufacturing

Laser cutting delivers precise results across various materials. Applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles optimizes geometry, material choice, and cutting strategies, improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing product quality. Explore
Injection molded enclosure highlighting strong screw pillars, overmolded seal for reduced assembly, and receptacles for thread-forming screws to mount internal PCBs.

Injection Molding: DFM Principles & Advantages for Efficient Manufacturing

By embedding DFM strategies for Injection Molding early on, you’re not just optimizing efficiency—you’re turning potential production pitfalls into stepping stones for success. This article will show you how to
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Xometry vs Protolabs: Comparison of the 7 Biggest Differences

Torn between Xometry and Protolabs? This guide breaks down their key differences to help you decide. But don't settle just yet—explore how Jiga's transparent approach and direct supplier communication can
Complex aerospace component designed for 4+ axis machining, featuring optimized toolpaths, minimal tool changes, easy fixture mounting, and high strength with low weight.

CNC Machining: DFM Principles & Advantages for Efficient Manufacturing

Discover how Design for Manufacturing (DFM) techniques—like strategic material selection and advanced toolpath design—ensure cost-effectiveness and scalability. Learn how to apply these principles for a smooth transition from prototype to
A PAR bracket displaying complex features with appropriate bend reliefs and consistent bend radii, highlighting simple manufacturing processes.

Sheet Metal Design: DFM Principles & Advantages for Efficient Manufacturing

What if you could catapult your sheet metal designs into a new dimension of efficiency and precision? DFM principles are not just refining production—they're unlocking a new era of possibilities.
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A comprehensive guide to 3D printing Elastic Resin

Ever wondered how prototypes could transform into dynamic, shape-shifting designs? Elastic 3D printing resins are turning this vision into reality, expanding the limits of design. Discover how these revolutionary materials
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How To Pick the Right Custom Parts Manufacturing Company

Selecting the perfect custom parts manufacturing company can make or break your project. Discover key strategies and expert tips to ensure you choose a partner that meets your fabrication needs
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What you need to know about Injection Molded Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)

Creating flawless parts that combine unparalleled flexibility with lightning-fast production is a game-changer in the industry. LSR injection molding is revolutionizing manufacturing by delivering unmatched precision and efficiency. Discover how
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Design for Manufacturing and Assembly: Intro

Think DFMA sounds like a daunting task? Think again. Integrating DFMA from the start makes design efficient, reducing costs and simplifying production. This guide reveals how to embrace DFMA to

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