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Technical Drawings in Manufacturing: Here is What Every Product Designer Must Know
CNC machining has completely revolutionized the product development and manufacturing processes today. For instance, product designers can now create 3D CAD models and computer programs, which the CNC machine uses to automate manufacturing and fabricate parts....
Sheet Metal Bending: Basics, Types, and Tips for Product Designers
In the late 15th century, Leonardo Da Vinci sketched a simple rolling mill that demonstrated the possibility of bending sheet metals. However, it wasn’t until 1590 that this sketch became a reality as metal workers started using two heavy cylinders to press metals,...
Metal Strength Chart: Here is What Every Product Designer Must Know
What is the ideal metal (or metal alloy) for my project? Product designers commonly ask this question during the product development phase. And while many factors contribute to the success of a metal alloy for a product development project, the alloy’s mechanical...
How to Understand Surface Finish and the Surface Roughness Chart
Are you planning to bring a new product to market, or do you have different part designs you want to manufacture and assemble? Your parts’ surface roughness plays an important role in the durability and performance of your product. For instance, rough surfaces...
6 Types of Rivets That Design Engineers Need to Know About
Are you an engineer looking to turn your product design into a reality, or do you have parts you’re looking to assemble using fasteners? If so, you’d agree that rivets are among the most commonly used fasteners for assembly because of their supreme fastening...
5 Essential PEEK Machining Tips to Help You Get Great Results
Polyether ether ketone (also known as PEEK) is a popular thermoplastic polymer used in a broad range of industries, including medical, automotive, chemical, and energy industries. However, given that PEEK is one of the most utilized plastics in CNC part design, you...
How Do Top-Notch Shops Manage CNC Machine Maintenance?
“If it works, don’t touch it!” Manufacturers lived by this rule in the early days of CNC machining. In fact, CNC machine maintenance was purely reactive, and manufacturers were fine with using their machines till they broke down. However, everything changed after...
CNC CAD Design: An Overview for Product Designers
Computer numerical control (CNC) machinesㅡwhich utilize a rotating cylindrical tool to create cuts in a workpiece autonomouslyㅡhave completely revolutionized the manufacturing industry. This manufacturing technology eliminates the human error common in conventional...
What is Material Hardness? How to Compare Different Engineering Materials
The product development process encompasses several minor processes, and material selection is the most essential among them. Every material has different mechanical properties and capabilities. And to make the right material choice, you need to determine the type of...
How to Solve Your Product Design Challenges with Subtractive Manufacturing
Have you recently come up with a product design, or do you have a product idea that you believe will be the next big thing once it hits the market? If so, you’re likely looking for a manufacturing technology that will create your product accurately without you having...