由 Michael Yu | 9 月 20, 2024 | 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Material Selection
In 2021, China shocked the world by publishing a set of figures about PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate): the industrial use of this material rose from 370,000 metric tons in 2015 to 530,000 metric tons in 2021. What kind of industrial material is this? Why is it getting...
由 Michael Yu | 9 月 19, 2024 | CNC Machining, Consumer Products, Material Selection
In industrial production, PVC is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic, after polyethylene and polypropylene, with an annual production of about 40 million metric tons. So what special properties does this material have? What are its...
由 Frank Lee | 9 月 14, 2024 | CNC Machining, Material Selection
What is 303 Stainless Steel? Some of the most well-known varieties of free-machining stainless steel are 303 and type 409. It is easy to work with and will not rust. In this scenario, austenitic stainless steel is precisely what it sounds like. It is composed of...
由 Michael Yu | 9 月 14, 2024 | 3D Printing, Injection Molding, Material Selection
TPU, known as thermoplastic polyurethane, is a versatile polymer that combines the properties of rubber and plastic, making it an excellent choice for various applications such as healthcare, electronics, and sports equipment, where durability and performance are...
由 Michael Yu | 9 月 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Design Guide
In 2024, drones have become an integral part of the military. Whether it is frontal combat, assassination, sabotage, reconnaissance, or surveillance, drones are playing an important role. Because military drones serve different purposes than civilian and...
由 Michael Yu | 9 月 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Case Study, Consumer Products, Industry Application, Robotics
Industrial drones play an important role in many fields, such as agricultural spraying, power inspection, emergency rescue, geological mapping, security patrol, logistics, and freight transport. It also has an immense potential that remains unexplored, and their use...
由 Michael Yu | 9 月 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Material Selection
Drone is a high-tech industrial product that is capable of a wide range of applications and features. Nevertheless, the production of drones is also extremely challenging, and manufacturers frequently encounter difficulties in selecting the appropriate materials for...
由 Michael Yu | 9 月 7, 2024 | Case Study, Industry Application, Material Selection
In a previous article (for more details, click here), we analyzed the physical properties, chemical properties, and manufacturing applications of metalloids. This article will focus on their origins, who discovered them, and where they got their names. We also...
由 Michael Yu | 9 月 6, 2024 | Industry Application, Material Selection
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG or PET-G) is manufactured preciously and widely used in modern 3D printers. PETG material is also being used to manufacture food containers and bottles. In a previous post (for details, click here) we discussed the physical and...
由 Michael Yu | 8 月 30, 2024 | Design Guide, Industry Application
Etching is a well-known art discipline, but artists might not have expected that it is also a well-known manufacturing discipline. This article will explore the differences between this process in the two worlds. What is Etching Technology? There is a reason...
