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WayKen’s blog aims to share our hard-earned knowledge on prototype manufacturing. We hope these articles help you to optimize your product design and better understand the world of rapid prototyping. Enjoy!
Die Casting Parts: How Aluminum Die Casting Works
Aluminum die casting is the process of injecting molten aluminum into a mold or die to create a variety of parts and products.
How To Create A Prototype With Steps & Tips
Creating a prototype for your product can be a great way to validate your idea with potential customers and get feedback on your concept.
Anodizing Aluminum 101: How to Anodize Aluminum Parts
Anodizing is a great way to make a durable and aesthetic surface finish on your aluminum parts. There are some features you need to know before anodizing though.
Understanding Process of Product Development & Role of Prototyping
The product development process is the set of steps that a company takes to bring a new product to market and prototyping is an important part of it.
Metal Prototype: Exploring Four Metal Rapid Prototyping Methods
Metal prototype is an important manufacturing process of productdevelopment. It’s helpful to choose the right method to make your metal prototypes.
Difference Between Jigs and Fixtures & Their Design Consideration
Jigs and Fixtures can be used to improve manufacturing quality, reduce production costs and automate work. There are many benefits to designing and making them in the machining.
What Affects the Cost of CNC Machining & How to Save It
What factors are affecting the cost of CNC parts? To minimize the CNC machining cost, what should you consider? This article will explain for you.
Understanding Types of Threads and Geometric Parameters
Different types of threads have different applications. Understanding the geometric parameters and types of threads helps to select the right thread.
Mild Steel: Definition, Properties and Use Cases
Mild steel is a synonym for low carbon steel. Mild steel’s low price and great qualities make it the most common metal around.
A Complete Guide to PEEK Material & Properties
PEEK material offers mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical properties that make it a material of choice across multiple domains of engineering applications.
Translucent and Transparent Parts: Choosing the Right Method for Your Projects
Transparent and translucent parts are available for different needs to meet the designer’s purpose. It is important to choose a right way to make them.
Understanding Vacuum Metalizing Process and Applications
Vacuum metalizing is the process of physically plating a metal material onto a plastic part in a vacuum chamber. This process is used in various areas.