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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!
What is Vacuum Casting or Urethane Casting: A Process Guide
Vacuum casting facilitates the affordable production of plastic prototypes and small-batch parts. Here are the urethane casting process, materials, and applications.
Design For Manufacturing: Principles, Objectives, and Uses
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) enables efficient and economical manufacturing of products. There are various DFM processes in rapid prototyping. Read more.
Plastic Manufacturing Guide: Types of Plastics and its Processes
The plastic manufacturing process involves several techniques. Discover the key steps, and types of plastic for this production process.
Counterbore vs. Spotface Holes: What’re the Differences?
Counterbores and spotface holes are important hole making techniques in machining. It is common to confuse them. Read about their differences.
Tooling in Manufacturing: What it is and its Types
Manufacturing tooling is a crucial step in product development. Explore types of tooling, its materials, and fundamentals for tooling design.
Custom Manufacturing: Processes, Benefits, and Applications
Custom manufacturing is an efficient process that allows manufacturers to create fewer products according to specific requirements.
What is Flatness in GD&T and How to Measure it?
Flatness is an important concept in GD&T used for controlling flat surfaces. Read on how the flatness callout is used in your engineering drawings.
CNC Machining Tolerances Explained: All You Need to Know
CNC machining tolerances are critical in manufacturing precision parts and components, especially those that must fit perfectly in an assembly. Read more!
CNC Machining in the Agricultural Industry: Benefits and Applications
Know the benefits and applications of CNC machining for the agricultural industry and processes used to make high-quality agricultural parts.
Automotive Sheet Metal Fabrication: Different Techniques and Materials
How much do you know about using sheet metal fabrication for auto parts? This article talks about the techniques and their use in the automotive industry.
Imaging Devices Manufacturing in Security Monitoring with Its Case
Thermal imaging devices are important tools in security monitoring. Read on its design considerations and manufacturing case.
What is Straightness in GD&T and How to Measure it?
Straightness is an important concept in GD&T. Learn about its usage, types, symbols, measurement techniques, and expert tips on using straightness.
