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Stop Over-Engineering: Converting Metal Parts to Plastic

Previously published on fastradius.com on January 28, 2020 Engineers often rely on metals to create robust products because they are strong, typically corrosion

Comparing Different Types of Polishing Surface Finishes

Originally published on fastradius.com on November 18, 2021 Traditional metal surface finishing is the process of using an abrasive paste, wool berets, and polishing sponges

Understanding Insert Molding vs. Overmolding

Originally published on fastradius.com on July 6, 2022 Injection molding involves injecting molten plastic into a mold, cooling it, and ejecting it. Manufacturers can repeat

Your Guide to Additive Post-Processing Inserts

Previously published on fastradius.com on November 23, 2022 Many 3D printed parts aren’t 100% ready straight out of the printer, which is where additive

2024 Trends in Cosmetic Packaging

Imagine a world where your product stands out on crowded shelves, not just visually, but in overall user experience. This is the reality for brands embracing the cutting-edge

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

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

Five Surprising Benefits of Urethane Casting

Originally published on fastradius.com on March 22, 2021 Urethane casting is a useful manufacturing method that involves creating a silicone mold from a master pattern, which

Should You Modify Your Injection Mold or Build a New Mold?

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 31, 2022 Injection molding is the most popular mass production method when creating large volumes of identical plastic parts —

Understanding 3D Printed Lattices

Previously published on fastradius.com on September 27, 2018 Additive manufacturing (AM) processes allow engineers to unlock the capabilities of lattice structures to

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

A Breakdown of Common Urethane Casting Materials: Silicones, Elastomers, and Rigid Urethanes

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 5, 2021 Urethane casting is a rapid and cost-effective method for producing end-use plastic parts in low to medium volumes. The

A Brief History of Plastic Injection Molding

Originally published on fastradius.com on July 13, 2021 Injection molding is a popular manufacturing process that makes it possible for product teams to quickly create large

Know Your Materials: PA 12 (Nylon 12)

Previously published on fastradius.com on September 26, 2018 Nylons are a common class of plastics that have been around since the 1930s. They are a polyamide polymer

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

5 Design Tips for Injection-Molded Parts With Complex Features

Originally published on fastradius.com on February 18, 2021 Design for manufacturability (DFM) is the general practice of designing parts so that they are also efficient to

When to Use Low-Volume Injection Molding

Originally published on fastradius.com on August 26, 2020 Injection molding is a useful method of production that gives manufacturers the ability to create identical parts in

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.

Decoding the Aluminum Alloy Numbering System

Originally published on fastradius.com on June 1, 2021 Aluminum is a lightweight yet incredibly strong metal, making it an excellent choice for many applications in

What You Need To Know About Material Compatibility For Multi-Material Injection Molding

Originally published on fastradius.com on November 24, 2021 Multi-material injection molding is an umbrella term referring to any injection molding process in which