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Key Differences for Acrylic and Polycarbonate Machining

Previously published on fastradius.com on November 16, 2022 Acrylic, also known as plexiglass or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and polycarbonate are both

Key Considerations for Making Jigs and Fixtures

Originally published on fastradius.com on June 12, 2020 Jigs are tools that hold a manufacturing tool in place as it performs a repetitive task like drilling or tapping holes.

Apprenticeship Program Serves Students and the Tooling Community

From left to right: Brayden Janak (apprentice); Logan Vifaquain (CNC machining, Programming and CMM); Ron Maillet (GM); Jakob Rickan (CNC machining, CNC lathe, Programming and

Know Your Materials: Delrin (Polyoxymethylene)

Previously published on fastradius.com on July 22, 2021 Polyoxymethylene (POM), more commonly known as acetal or its branded name Delrin®, is an engineering plastic offering

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

Previously published on fastradius.com on May 27, 2021 Polyethylene (PE) was discovered just before the turn of the 20th century and instantly became an industry favorite.

The Top Challenges in Additive Manufacturing and How to Overcome Them

Originally published on fastradius.com on October 26, 2022 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a relatively new technology, but it has already come a long

Know Your Materials: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Previously published on fastradius.com on April 15, 2021 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is an impact-resistant engineering thermoplastic created from acrylonitrile,

Know Your Materials: EPX 82

Previously published on fastradius.com on October 14, 2019 Epoxy 82 (EPX 82) is an additive material developed by Carbon® for its digital light synthesis

Know Your Materials: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Originally published on fastradius.com on June 21, 2021 PEEK was first conceived in 1978 — relatively recently by manufacturing standards — as a high-temperature resistant

Know Your Materials: Acetal vs. Nylon

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

Top 5 Heat-Resistant Plastics

Previously published on fastradius.com on August 28, 2020 Manufacturers tend to use metals like nickel and stainless steel for high-performance applications because they are

4 Best Practices for Optimizing Injection Molding Tolerances

Originally published on fastradius.com on December 14, 2020 Injection molding is a versatile manufacturing method ideal for mass production. The process involves injecting

Urethane Casting in the Robotics Industry

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 12, 2021 If you look closely at the innovations coming out of the top industries today — automotive, medical, aerospace —

Examining the UV Resistance Qualities of Polypropylene and Nylon

Originally published on fastradius.com on September 21, 2022 There are countless thermoplastics on the market today, from acrylic to polyetherimide.

Guide to Elastomer Prototyping

Originally published on fastradius.com on July 17, 2020 Prototyping is a key phase of the manufacturing lifecycle that typically links the end of the design stage with the

Medical Device Manufacturing and Biocompatible Materials

Modern medicine relies on a variety of different tools and instruments. Ranging from flexible tubing to gauze to durable metal clamps and prosthetic limbs, these devices take

Urethane Casting vs. Injection Molding — A DFM Guide

Originally published on fastradius.com on January 10, 2022 Design for manufacturability (DFM) involves optimizing part design so manufacturers can fabricate high-quality parts

Know Your Materials: Nylon

Previously published on fastradius.com on August 10, 2020 Nylons are a family of strong engineering plastics. Nylons are low-friction plastics, which makes them ideal for

Know Your Materials: Polyethylene (PE)

Originally published on fastradius.com on April 7, 2021 Polyethylene (PE) is a variable crystalline thermoplastic well known for its versatility. German chemist Hans

Beyond Prototyping: Scaling Up to Additive Manufacturing for Production

Most are well-acquainted with additive manufacturing (AM) — as a rapid prototyping tool, at least. And while many companies believe and perpetuate the myth that AM is only a