Finding the Right Tools for Machining on a Budget
19
Sep
Process

Finding the Right Tools for Machining on a Budget

Finding the Right Tools for Machining on a Budget For machinists and metalworking hobbyists alike, acquiring quality tools is essential yet can also be cost-prohibitive. Brand-name end mills, drill bits, cutting inserts, tool holders, and more can be expensive to purchase upfront given the investment required by tooling manufacturers. However, with the right guidance, it's possible to equip a machine shop with competent tooling without breaking the bank. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll explore smart strategies for sourcing, selecting, and caring for budget machining tools to save money without completely sacrificing performance. Evaluate Your Needs Before buying anything, consider…
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Acrylic CNC Machining
19
Sep
Process

Acrylic CNC Machining

Acrylic CNC Machining Acrylic also referred to as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), has become one of the most commonly used materials for CNC machining across a broad range of industries. With its optical clarity, UV resistance, reasonably high strength-to-weight ratio, and ease of fabrication, acrylic sheeting has proven to be a versatile thermoplastic for producing precision machined parts. In this comprehensive blog, we’ll provide an in-depth look at acrylic CNC machining and discuss key applications, advantages, considerations, and tips when working with this plastic. Introduction to Acrylic Acrylic is a transparent thermoplastic often used as a lightweight alternative to glass. Some…
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X1 Metal 420i
17
Jul
Metal Binder Jetting Materials

X1 Metal 420i

X1 Metal 420i for Binder Jet 3D Printing Get an instant online quote on 3D printed X1 Metal 420i parts. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485 and AS9100D. GET QUOTE About X1 Metal 420i for Binder Jet 3D Printing X1 Metal 420i is a high-density metal composite made of 420 stainless steel reinforced with 40% bronze for enhanced wear resistance. This innovative material combines the strength and corrosion resistance of 420 stainless with the lubricity and anti-galling properties of bronze. The result is a durable alloy with over 95% density that exhibits improved mechanical performance and abrasion protection compared to…
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316L Stainless Steel
17
Jul
Metal Binder Jetting Materials

316L Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel for Binder Jet 3D Printing 316L stainless is a high purity alloy with over 98% density, composed of a single stainless steel metal. It delivers superior corrosion resistance along with excellent resolution of fine features and details. The 316L stainless composition enables precise additive manufacturing of durable components with the corrosion protection and functionality inherent to stainless steel. GET QUOTE Applications for 316L Stainless Steel Metal 3D Printing 316L stainless steel is a popular material for metal 3D printing due to its excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical properties.  The "L" denotes low carbon content, which reduces carbide…
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Quick Turn Molding Plastics and Elastomers
17
Jul
Injection Molded Plastics

Quick Turn Molding Plastics and Elastomers

Quick Turn Molding Plastics and Elastomers Get rapid prototypes and production-grade parts in just 5 days with our expedited injection molding. Choose from a wide range of materials for your fast turnaround molds and components. See below for available options through our accelerated service. GET QUOTE Rigid plastic materials Rapid prototyping refers to technologies used to quickly fabricate prototype parts and models for design evaluation and testing.  Two major material categories used in rapid prototyping are plastics and elastomers.Plastics like ABS, PLA, and PC are commonly used in additive manufacturing processes like fused deposition modeling (FDM) and stereolithography (SLA).  These…
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Injection Molded Plastics and Elastomers
17
Jul
Injection Molded Plastics

Injection Molded Plastics and Elastomers

Injection Molded Plastics and Elastomers Get a fast quote for your injection, liquid silicone, or compression molding project.  Choose from our range of standard materials or select "Custom" for help engineering a formulation perfectly suited to your needs.  Just specify your design features, tolerances, inspection requirements, and production quantities.  Our experts will review and recommend the ideal material and process to meet your specifications.  We offer comprehensive custom molding capabilities including insert and over-molding.  See our website for details on our full range of injection molding services and materials. GET QUOTE Rigid plastic materials Hard plastics are a versatile category…
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Polypropylene 3D Printing
14
Jul
3D Printing Plastics

Polypropylene 3D Printing

Polypropylene 3D Printing Get instant online quotes with polypropylene 3D printing. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485 and AS9100D. GET QUOTE About Polycarbonate 3D Printing Polypropylene (PP) is an engineering plastic that has excellent chemical and moisture resistance and can be used for long-term exposure to corrosive environments. After it is printed by multi-nozzle jet polymerization technology, the isotropic mechanical properties are comparable to injection parts, and the product development cycle is greatly shortened. Due to its corrosion and moisture resistance characteristics, polypropylene is widely used in automotive, petrochemical, medical and other fields of pipelines, containers, industrial components, seals, etc.,…
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Polycarbonate 3D Printing
14
Jul
3D Printing Plastics

Polycarbonate 3D Printing

Polycarbonate 3D Printing Get instant online quotes for custom 3D printed polycarbonate parts. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485 and AS9100D. GET QUOTE About Polycarbonate 3D Printing Polycarbonate (PC) is a kind of engineering plastic with high strength, high impact resistance and excellent high temperature resistance, and its insulation performance is good, which can be used as electronic and electrical parts. Its glass transition temperature is up to 150°C or more, and the printing difficulty is higher than that of PLA and ABS, requiring higher printing temperatures. Some grades of PC can withstand high temperature autoclave and are ideal for…
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Resin (DLS) 3D Printing
14
Jul
3D Printing Plastics

Resin (DLS) 3D Printing

Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS™) 3D Printing Service High-Performing Prototypes and Serialized Production Parts GET QUOTE Production-Grade Parts Without Tooling Carbon uses digital light projection printing technology that uses custom programmable liquid resins to print parts with end-product level durability and surface quality. This technology has high printing precision and can reproduce the details of complex structures. Carbon's customized liquid resin enables completely new product design and mass custom production that was not possible before. In short, the Carbon printing platform breaks the design and production constraints by matching digital light projection technology with custom resins, enabling a variety of…
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CNC Machined Metals
10
Jul
CNC Composite Materials

CNC Machined Metals

Garolite CNC Machining Get a quote for titanium parts. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485 and AS9100D. It depends. Findtop does not guarantee that we will be able to provide this service at any given time. GET QUOTE About Garolite CNC Machining Garolite is a phenolic epoxy resin composite reinforced by glass fibre. Due to its thermosetting properties,Garolite cannot be melted and re-formed, and chemical degradation occurs at high temperatures. Therefore, Garolite is not suitable for injection molding, and complex parts can only be produced by CNC machining methods.Garolite is a high strength, corrosion resistant, insulating epoxy composite material. It…
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