Knowledge of manufacturing, such as the explanation of terminologies, know-how of different processes like injection molding, CNC machining and so forth.
When it comes to plastic toys, scale models, and some household items, a sculpture-style design is needed. This post is a brief description of how to do digital sculpting design for plastic products and their… Read More »How to get your digital sculpting design finished and ready for injection molding
DFM (Design for Manufacturing) is an effective communication tool between the customer and the mold maker. It visualizes the most basic information about the injection mold and the plastic parts it will produce, so it… Read More »An easy guide to DFM (Design for Manufacturing) in Plastic Injection Molding
Lead Screw: The Simple Mechanism that Demands Basic Knowledge What are the basic parameters for the lead screw and nut? What are the optional lead screw manufacturing processes? How to inspect the lead screw and… Read More »All you need to know about lead screw manufacturing and inspection methods
Understanding and Applying Tolerances for Sheet Metal Bending Processes Proper tolerancing for sheet metal bending jobs is important for making your designs ready for manufacturing. This post will briefly explain where the variations come from,… Read More »A preliminary guide for the sheet metal bending tolerances
All you need to know about clear plastic molding Due to the stiff-flowing material property and high aesthetic requirements, clear plastic molding is a more challenging job than normal plastic molding. This post is an… Read More »An all-around introduction of clear plastic molding
Plastic injection molding requires a great deal of experience and knowledge to handle. Many factors related to the mold, machine, molding process, and material properties come into play in the process, and if not handled… Read More »Common Injection Molding Defects that Customers Should Know About
It is not easy to find a high-quality anodized aluminum extrusions manufacturer. As a sourcing company, we have tried several different manufacturers until we have found one that we feel comfortable with. In this post,… Read More »High-quality anodized aluminum extrusions
You have to choose the right mold manufacturer from the beginning For any plastic injection molding project, the mold building is the most expensive and time-consuming part of it. It does not allow you to… Read More »How to find a good plastic mold manufacturer in China
This is a simpler version of gear terminology and teeth calculation formulas This post is to explain the gear terminologies and teeth calculation formulas in an easier way for beginners, and also for those who… Read More »Gear terminology and teeth calculation formulas easy guide
Plastic gears are widely used in household appliances, toys, autobobiles and robots. As transmission components, plastic gears are precision components that require tighter tolerances than most other plastic parts. At the same time, they are… Read More »How to work with your plastic manufacturer on plastic gears