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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!
Knurling Process: Understanding its Types, Tools, and Finishes
Knurling is an effective post-production technique used to enhance a product’s surface. Read on to learn the various types of knurling and their properties.
Engineer’s Guide to Machining Sharp Internal Corners
Machining sharp inside corners requires planning and a good design sense. Read more to learn all about the issue and its solutions.
Types of Metal Polishing Techniques and Their Polished Step
Metal polishing is a reliable post-treatment process that helps to enhance the surface quality of machined metal parts. Read on more about details.
CNC Fixture Types: How to Choose the Right Workholding?
CNC fixtures are an important aspect of CNC machining operation. This article discusses their types and design guidelines. Read on more!
Black Anodizing: A Guide Finish on Black Anodized Aluminum
Black anodizing is a popular process for surface finishing aluminum, offering a durable and beautiful black matte finish. Get more detailed information.
How to Make A Countersink Hole in Metal Workpieces?
Countersinking helps prevent screw heads from protruding out of parts. Here is a step-by-step of how to make a countersink hole in the metal workpiece.
Machining Polycarbonate (PC) vs. Acrylic (PMMA): What’re Differences?
Machining polycarbonate vs. acrylic offer unique features and surfaces that make them suitable for different applications. Read on to learn more!
CNC Machining Stainless Steel: Challenges and Tips
Precise machining processes ensure high quality for stainless steel parts. Here are the benefits, challenges, and tips for CNC machining stainless steel.
Parts of an Injection Mold: Exploring Their Components and Design
Mold design for injection molding is a complicated process that requires a deep understanding of the process. Read all about injection mold components.
How to Polish Polycarbonate: Methods and Steps
For polycarbonate to achieve a flawless finish, it needs to be polished to improve its clarity and gloss. Read more about its polishing methods and steps.
Galvanneal vs. Galvanized Steel: Comparing Their Differences
Galvanneal vs. galvanized steel is different sheet metal with varying production processes and properties. Read on to find out more!
How Tighter CNC Part Tolerances Affect Design and Production?
Tighter tolerances require great precision, and these have a way of impacting the lead time and cost. Here is how tighter CNC part tolerances affect design and production.