Search Results for: know your materials
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What factors contribute to injection mold tooling costs?
Many people aren’t aware of what actually goes into their injection mold tooling costs and, as a result, often under- or over-budget. By understanding the factors contributing to tooling costs, you can better understand how much you’ll need to spend.
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A case for cloud manufacturing
Custom manufacturing in an on-demand world Businesses face immense pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly and on a global scale. However, the manufacturers that are key to these efforts experience challenges — beyond supply chain issues — that slow innovation and decrease revenue. A widespread lack of visibility into manufacturing processes means companies no longer […]
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Can additive manufacturing solve supply chain issues?
Supply chain issues are common these days, but additive manufacturing may be the key to solving many of the current problems companies face.
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How CNC setups affect project costs
Many different elements factor into the overall cost of your CNC machining project, including the machining setups needed to bring your part to life. Here’s what you need to know.
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How injection molding is used in the medical industry
Companies worldwide rely on injection molding to create medical supplies and devices — and for good reasons.
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3D printing location hub
3D printing in the United States Select your state and upload your CAD file to receive an instant quote for 3D printing services. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey […]
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Tips for designing snap-fit joints
Snap-fit joints are a design feature that can help save time when manufacturing parts or act as a key component of a finished product — here’s how to achieve the best snap-fit joint design for your projects.
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What is durometer? Understanding and evaluating plastic and elastomer hardness
Here’s everything product teams should know about durometer, how it’s measured, and why it matters for their applications.
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Material considerations for sustainable manufacturing
Material selection is limited by commercial availability and product requirements, but you still have options. Here are some things to consider when choosing your part’s material.
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3D Printing Quote
Placing a 3D printing quote Placing your 3D printing quote request is simple. We’ll guide you through the process step-by-step, and give you insights on materials and manufacturing technologies along the way. Upload your design Create a Fast Radius account, upload your CAD file and choose the 3D printing service you desire. Integrate DFAM insight […]