Bending and Reliefs One important element to keep consistent is the bend radius. Pick up any bent metal bracket or mount and look at the inside cornerssee that little radius there? Its created by a punch and die set on a press brake. Ideal Gruop can make
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SLA uses a thermoset liquid, not a thermoplastic, which is UV-cured in layers to form final parts. Because of this major difference in fabrication methods, material properties like tensile strength, heat deflection, and flexural modulus may differ from SL
A bumpoffis a small undercut in a part design that can be safely removed from a straight-pull mold without the use of side actions. It works like the snaps on the wind flap of a parka or the snaps on a western style shirtpush to close, pull to open. If yo
While injection molding may seem costly compared to processes like CNC machining and 3D printing, the ability to scale and manufacture thousands of parts makes it a cost-effective solution for mass production.Determining the cost of injection molding is a
There are many of ways prototypes can be made. As prototype processes continue to evolve, product designers are constantly trying to determinewhich method or technology is best for their unique application. This white paper explores the advantages and sho
To achieve uniform wall thickness in the plastic injection molding , lets start with thebasics: Proper wall thickness will reduce the risk of cosmetic defects in plastic parts. Walls in any plastic-molded part should be no less than 40 to 60 percent that
Plastic injection moding Finishes Plastic Injection molding offers hundreds of thermoplastic resins that are flexible, strong, and can have fine cosmetic finishes. At Ideal Group, aluminum molds can be quickly produced by three-axis milling and easily han
1,Avoid Tall, Thin Walls Wall features on part designs are generally tricky. Cutting tools used in the CNC machines are made of hard, rigid materials such as tungsten carbide and high-speed steel. Nonetheless the tools deflect or bend slightly at machinin
This design tip explores three important points of overmolding: Bonding Materials Principles What is Rapid Overmolding? This process uses a mechanical or chemical bond (and oftentimes both) to permanently marry two parts together. This sidesteps assembly
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