Key Guidelines for Plastic CNC Machining

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Originally published on fastradius.com on June 16, 2021 Plastic CNC machining is a subtractive manufacturing process in which a solid…

Know Your Materials: Acetal vs. Nylon

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Previously published on fastradius.com on June 15, 2021 Engineering plastics, a group of plastics that have better mechanical and thermal…

Tips for Designing Threaded Parts for CNC Machining

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Originally published on fastradius.com on June 14, 2021 A thread is a small ridge wrapped around the length of a…

When to Use CNC Turning Over CNC Milling: Everything You Need to Know

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Originally published on fastradius.com on CNC Machining Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is a traditional manufacturing method that creates parts…

A Guide to UL 94 Flammability Standards Rating

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Originally published on fastradius.com on June 9, 2021 There are many different factors, including ease of ignition and flame spread…

Know Your Materials: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

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Previously published on fastradius.com on June 7, 2021 Polyethylene terephthalate, more commonly known as PET, is a lightweight clear plastic…

The Ultimate Guide to CNC Machining Acrylic Parts

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Previously published on fastradius.com on June 1, 2021 Acrylic, also known as Polymethyl Methacrylate, or PMMA, is a naturally clear,…

Decoding the Aluminum Alloy Numbering System

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Originally published on fastradius.com on June 1, 2021 Aluminum is a lightweight yet incredibly strong metal, making it an excellent…

Know Your Materials: Low-Density Polyethylene vs High-Density Polyethylene

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Previously published on fastradius.com on May 27, 2021 Polyethylene (PE) was discovered just before the turn of the 20th century…