An Introduction to Eye Screws and How They Work

Screws are one of the world’s most popular and commonly used types of fasteners. Not to be confused with bolts, they feature a pointed tip with external threading. Screws are designed to fasten two or more surfaces through the removal … Read More

Can 3D Printing Replace Injection Molding?

With origins dating back to the late 1800s, injection molding is a time-tested manufacturing process. It’s been used for over a century to produce objects in custom shapes and sizes. While many manufacturing companies still use injection molding, there’s talk … Read More

What Is Cold Welding?

Welding is a common fabrication process that involves the use of heat to fuse two or more metal parts. When melted is heated, it turns to liquid. The opposite surfaces of the metal parts will then mix together, resulting in … Read More

A Crash Course on Binder Jet 3D Printing

Have you heard of binder jet 3D printing? Also known as drop-on powder 3D printing, it’s a popular alternative to traditional 3D printing processes, including fused filament fabrication (FFF). Binder jet 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that’s used … Read More

The 4 Primary Approaches to Permanent Mold Casting

Permanent mold casting is a casting process that, as the name suggests, involves the use of a permanent mold. Unlike with casting processes, the mold can be reused for multiple casting applications. During permanent mold casting, molten metal is forced … Read More

Liquid Additive Manufacturing: Building 3D Objects WIth Liquid

It’s a common assumption that all additive manufacturing processes require the use of solid material. A subset of 3D printing, additive manufacturing involves the construction of an object from a computer-generated file by depositing or “adding” material onto a bed … Read More

What is Vulcanized Rubber?

Rubber is often processed with heat and sulfur during production to improve its physical properties. A process known as vulcanization, it makes the rubber stronger as well as more elastic. From tires and footwear to keypads and gaskets, countless products … Read More