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What Is a Desktop 3D Printer?
3D printing is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. Research shows that prototyping, proof concept creation and production are the three most common uses, respectively, for 3D printers. Manufacturing companies use 3D printers to perform these essential processes. The size of a … Read More
An Introduction to Grommets and How They Work
From jeans and boots to cable housings and computers, grommets are found in many everyday products. Also known as eyelets, they are designed to fit inside of a precut hole. While you’ve probably used products containing a grommet, though, you … Read More
What Are Dowel Pins Made Of?
Consisting of straight and narrow solid rods, dowel pins are used in a plethora of manufacturing applications. They offer a simple and effective way to join two workpieces together. One end of the dowel pin is inserted into one of … Read More
What Is VAT Polymerization in 3D Printing?
3D printing processes have evolved over the years. While some of them simply allow the deposited material to air-dry, others use faster and more advanced curing methods. VAT polymerization is one such 3D printing technology that uses an alternative curing … Read More
Home applications for abrasives
You need various materials and fastening systems, including abrasives, to successfully complete your DIY home improvement project. Abrasives are materials, often minerals, used to finish or shape a workpiece through rubbing. They can be used to remove rust, strip paint, … Read More
How to Protect Aluminum From Corrosion
How to Protect Aluminum From Corrosion Updated September 14, 2020 Accounting for about 8% of all elements in the Earth’s crust, aluminum is a common metal that’s used to make a variety of products. You can find aluminum in automobiles, … Read More
What Is the 3D Manufacturing Format?
3D printers rely on files to build objects using raw material. There are many different types of 3D printers, including fused filament fabrication (FFF), selective laser melting, selective laser sintering and electron beam melting. Regardless of the type, though, they … Read More