FAQs

Injection molding is one of three main manufacturing technologies used to create parts. (The others are machining and additive manufacturing.) Injection molding offers a predictable and scalable process for rapidly prototyping and/or producing … [Read more...]

Stereolithography and selective laser sintering are two very different forms of 3D printing/additive manufacturing technology. They have little in common other than building parts a layer at a time. First, these two systems build with different … [Read more...]

Vendors and companies involved in 3D printing/Additive manufacturing continuously introduce new materials suitable for these machines. These materials offer a range of characteristics fitting to a design.  We’re going to examine a material’s … [Read more...]

Additive manufacturing offers a new way to make objects. First, let’s distinguish the dominant manufacturing technologies. Machining, in the form of milling, cutting, drilling, stamping, and so on makes objects by removing material off of a block of … [Read more...]

It can be, but it depends on several factors. The number of units to be produced The number of times a design could or will change Time Part finish needs 3D printing is not as fast at making products as injection molding. Thus, when … [Read more...]

It seems as though additive technology comes out with a breakthrough almost every week. Such developments can make it difficult to determine how additive manufacturing can add value to a business.  But there are six key areas to examine to see what … [Read more...]

Overmolding is an injection molding process typically used for high-volume production. It is a way to add an additional layer of resin to a part that has already been injection molded. The main reason to overmold is to develop characteristics … [Read more...]

Whether prototyping or producing final parts, the ability of a part to bend or hold firm depends on the chosen material’s tensile strength. A fundamental property of many materials, tensile strength, is an indicator of what a material might do … [Read more...]

The number of additive technologies continues to grow. But each one requires attention to different details and nuances to make sure you get the most out of your chosen additive technology. Here are specific tips on designing for the HP Multi Jet … [Read more...]