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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!
Thermal Imaging and Sensor Applications and Their Custom Manufacturing
Infrared thermal imaging technology detects objects with thermal sensors in the military, medical, and smart cities. Read their uses and manufacturing.
What is Die Casting: Process, Materials, and Types
Metal die casting is one of the methods to create metal parts. Learn the process in detail, including the steps involved, benefits, limitations, considerations, and helpful tips.
Insert Molding Explained: Process and Design Considerations
Insert molding is a plastic injection molding process for making plastic products with embedded metal or other material. Read on to learn more!
Differences Between Press Fit and Slip Fit in Manufacturing
Press fits and slip fits are two of the commonly utilized assembly fits in the engineer tolerance. Read on to understand their differences and uses.
Custom Shaft Manufacturing: Process Techniques and Tips
Machined shafts are critical in transmitting rotational force and torque within machinery. Learn its manufacturing techniques, types, and machining process.
Surgical Robot Part Manufacturing and Its Machining Solutions (with Case)
Surgical robots are useful to aid surgeons and medics in surgical procedures. This article is about how precision machining helps to manufacture surgery robotic parts and gives some practical cases.
What is CNC Milling: Complete Explained on Milling Process
Here is what you need to know about the CNC milling process, including its machines, operations types, milling cutting tools, cost, and more.
Aluminum Finishing Types: Know Their Benefits and Surface Styles
Aluminum finishes have different types, each offering unique benefits for specific applications. Read on to know the right finish for your aluminum project!
Glass-Filled Nylon(PA GF): Its Machining Properties and Grades
Glass-filled nylon is a popular plastic in the machining industry. Learn all about its processing properties, grades, benefits, and challenges here.
Underwater ROV: Design Considerations and Customization for Subsea Tool Components
Machining ROV parts demands precision, durability, and customization to meet the unique challenges of subsea environments.
Injection Molding Cost: Know All Factors and How to Reduce it?
Injection molding cost is a vital factor to examine when adopting this technique for manufacturing parts. Read its effect factors and how to save it.
Custom Machined Exoskeletons in Rehabilitation Robotics (with Case)
Medical exoskeletons are growing used for rehabilitation. WayKen is here to share a case about the parts production of an upper-limb exoskeleton robot.
