Which is better for heat sinks: aluminum or copper?

An average person might not know what heat sinks are or their function. It’s not as popular as terms like “computer” or “tech”. More people should know about heat sinks and how they work. If you don’t know what a heat sink is, it’s mainly a cooling device. Electronic devices produce a lot of heat, […]

The components of the sand casting process

Sand casting is one old casting technique, where non-reusable molds made of sand are used to make metal castings. It is a complex yet straightforward production method used to make metal components of varying sizes. The technique can be used for making complex products with intriguing details. Sand casting parts are a significant part of the […]

Custom CNC Machining Parts and Their Applications

In history, metals have been tailored for various parts of production. A few years ago, plastic became an alternative for different metal types in various industries. Therefore, there has been a rise in the demand for CNC Machining plastic and its use. Computer numerical control, also known as custom CNC Machining, uses various computer programs […]

How can I pick the right CNC milling machine?

Are you looking to expand your business? Perhaps you simply want to make things easier for everyone who works in your company. If you are in the manufacturing industry, then you probably know getting a CNC milling machine is one way to do that. The problem though is not in funding the purchase. It’s in picking […]

A guide for fiber optical PLC splitters

A fiber optic splitter is a tool used to enable an optical fiber signal to be distributed across two or more fibers. On the other hand, PLC splitters are also referred to as Planar Waveguide Circuit Splitters. These devices do help in dividing light beams (1 or 2) into several beams uniformly. Sometimes, the same device […]

An Explanation Of The Process Of 3D Printing

3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing technology. It is the most common of all types of manufacturing in this category. The popularity of 3D printing can be attributed to the fact that it is cost-efficient, produces high-quality products, produces several products with the same features, and can be used for limitless applications. For […]

CNC machining vs. rapid prototyping

Both CNC machining services and rapid prototyping have experienced a lot of advancements in the past few years. Not only have they become more effective, but they’ve also become more efficient. Many operators will have their respective opinions about which one of these technological tools works better for them. Most of the time, it is based […]

The Inner Workings Of The Gravure Printing Process

The Gravure printing process is a type of intaglio printing process. It makes use of gravure printing cylinders, which rotate while printing. The cylinders are etched to create a picture or image that is printable on a surface. Thus, to make etching easier, copper-plated cylinders are used. The entire process takes a short amount of time […]

The Most Popular Types Of Silver Melting Furnaces

Today, many people like to wear jewelry crafted from various precious metals, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings. The most popular metal choices for crafting desirable jewelry include platinum, silver, and gold. Once you understand the most basic underlying principles of different metals’ melting points, then melting silver is a simple proc

What is CNC Press Brake Forming?

In most manufacturing machine shops, press brakes play an important role in the metal forming process, these devices use force application to shape different solid metal objects, and they are commonly used to bend sheet metals at a particular angle. Over the past several years, the cnc press brake forming has changed to suit new manufacturing […]