Flow line is generally related to injection parameters, mold and injection material, it can be defined as linear grooving, or circular ripples, on the surface of an injection molded part that indicate the direction of material flow within the cavity of the mold. In this guide, we cover analysis and solution of flow lines in injection molding.  Common Injection Mold Flow Lines ......

Machining is generally carried out in two steps with different cutting parameters and provides varying results. Roughing is usually the first process, which followed by finishing. Go through all the stages, the desired CNC products can be obtained from blanks. In this article, we put the focus on what is roughing in machining, the difference between roughing and finishing. ......

PLA and ABS are common materials in manufacturing, we get asked that PLA vs ABS, what’s the difference? From the definition to properties to application, we’ll explain the PLA and ABS in detail, also compare ABS and PLA filaments in printing. What is PLA? ......

Stiffness and strength are crucial properties when determining the application of materials, they would be often confused, but these two terms are not interchangeable. What’s the difference between strength and stiffness of a material? Let’s get into the distinguish between stiffness and strength. What is Strength? Streng......

A lathe machine can be used for CNC turning, drilling, reaming and more operations. The development of lathe design minimizes human labor and improves working efficiency. To fit various needs and simplify the procedure, such a metalworking lathe – turret lathe is created. In this article, we’ll learn about what is a turret lathe and its working principle, as well as the comparison between turret lathe and engine lathe, turret lathe and capstan lathe. ......

Milling is a versatile process for meeting various manufacturing needs, the machine tool designed for CNC milling is called a milling machine or mill. To produce different features and parts, multiple types of milling machines can be selected. In this article, we’ll introduce a common choice – column and knee type milling machine, and get into its definition, types, parts, diagram, and more. What is Column and......

There are two primary techniques used in 3D printing services: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) and Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA), respectively utilizes filaments and resins to build the 3D models. Filament 3D printer vs resin, which one to choose? In this post, we are going to focus on the difference between FDM and SLA 3D Printing, so that you can determine it rightly. ......

The best way to understand 3D printing is to start from how it is done, which needs a 3D printer for the actual motion. In this article, we’ll learn about the basics of 3D printers, including the definition of a 3D printer, how it works and the main parts of a 3D printer. What is a 3D Printer? ......