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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…

3 years ago

These are the Fastest On-Demand Manufacturing Methods

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 6, 2021 In an age that demands not only greater customization but also faster…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

5 of the Highest-Performing Industrial FDM Plastics

Originally published on fastradius.com on May 3, 2021 Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a simple and versatile 3D printing technology that uses molten…

3 years ago

Five Design Tips for Urethane Casting

Originally published on fastradius.com on April 29, 2021 Urethane casting is a versatile traditional manufacturing process that uses a 3D-printed master…

3 years ago

Large vs. Small Part CNC Machining: How to Overcome Common Challenges

Originally published on fastradius.com on April 28, 2021 CNC machining is a traditional manufacturing process that uses high-speed computer-controlled cutting tools…

3 years ago

Best Practices for Managing CAD Models and 3D Files

Originally published on fastradius.com on April 26, 2021 Computer-aided design (CAD) modeling is the process of using 3D models to…

3 years ago

Know Your Materials: PC-ABS

Previously published on fastradius.com on April 22, 2021 The manufacturing industry is vast, and it goes without saying that the…

3 years ago

Top 5 Chemical-Resistant Plastics

Originally published on fastradius.com on April 21, 2021 When engineering a plastic component that will come into contact with harsh…

3 years ago

Polypropylene vs. Nylon (Polyamide): Benefits and Drawbacks for Various Applications

Originally published on fastradius.com on April 19, 2021 Polypropylene and polyamide — commonly known as nylon — are two common plastics for…

3 years ago