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DFM and materials notes for plastic parts and mold steel selection.

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Engineering 4 min read

P20 vs H13 Mold Steel for Injection Molds

P20 vs H13 mold steel comparison for injection molds: hardness, life, polishing, cost and when each grade fits OEM…

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Engineering 4 min read

Plastic Part DFM Checklist for Injection Molding

Practical plastic part DFM checklist: walls, ribs, draft, gates, sinks and tolerances before you RFQ China injection…

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Engineering 5 min read

Die Casting Defects: Porosity, Cold Shuts, Flash and How to Prevent Them

Die casting defects such as porosity, cold shuts, flash, soldering and cracks: causes, die and process fixes, design…

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Engineering 6 min read

CNC Machining Tolerances Explained: What Should You Actually Specify?

Learn standard CNC tolerances, ISO 2768 and ISO 286 fits, how tolerance affects cost, and how to specify only what…

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Engineering 6 min read

Injection Molding Defects: Causes and Fixes for Sink Marks, Warpage, Flash and More

Troubleshoot sink marks, warpage, flash, short shots, weld lines and more. See likely causes, process and tool…

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Engineering 6 min read

Design for CNC Machining: Ten Design Mistakes That Increase Cost

Ten common CNC design mistakes, from sharp inside corners to deep pockets and blanket tolerances, and how to fix…

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Engineering 6 min read

Plastic Material Selection for Injection Molding: ABS, PC, PP, PA, POM and More

Compare ABS, PC, PC/ABS, PP, PA, POM, PBT and PMMA for injection molding. Learn how to choose by strength, heat,…

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