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Is Plastic Injection Molding Right for My Project?

Posted on June 8, 2022October 20, 2022 by admin

Injection molding has gained popularity in recent years due to its ability to achieve high levels of repeatability when mass-producing plastic parts. Whether plastic injection molding is right for your project will depend on several factors, including your budget, schedule,...

Why You Should Use a Manufacturing Sourcing Agent

Posted on May 2, 2022October 20, 2022 by admin

A sourcing agent’s number one goal is to help companies save time and money on production. They do this by locating sources for high quality materials and products at the lowest price. With their connections and expertise, a sourcing specialist...

Die Cast Components for the Renewable Energy Industry

Posted on April 25, 2022November 29, 2022 by admin

Solar energy. Wind turbines. Electronic vehicles. Alternative energy sources have become more mainstream as manufacturers make a concerted effort to produce sustainable renewable energy solutions. Offering versatility with exceptional strength and lightweight properties, precision die cast components provide the necessary...

How to Choose the Right Sheet Metal for Your Custom Parts and Components

Posted on June 18, 2021November 29, 2022 by admin

All metals are not created equal. The right sheet metal for your machined parts will depend on your component’s design, functionality, as well as fabrication process you choose to use. Regardless of the sheet metal you choose, sheet metal fabrication...

Medical Metal Stamping

Posted on June 4, 2021January 4, 2022 by admin

Medical advances continue pushing medical components and devices into new technological territories. Not only must medical components comply with industry guidelines and standards, but they must also meet performance and durability requirements in addition to safety standards. With a variety...

Aluminum Extrusions for Healthcare Applications

Posted on May 21, 2021January 7, 2022 by admin

Known for its high strength and lightweight properties, aluminum extrusions are coveted for a wide range of healthcare applications. From hospital room equipment to diagnostic tools, aluminum extrusions can be customized to meet your application requirements. While thermoplastics and stainless...

Common Aluminum LED Profiles

Posted on May 7, 2021January 7, 2022 by admin

To protect your LED strip lights from the weather as well as environmental factors such as dust and debris, aluminum LED extrusions offer you a professional option for lighting installation. While LED extrusions offer you lighting design aesthetics, the extrusions...

Benefits of LED Extrusions

Posted on April 23, 2021January 7, 2022 by admin

With increased energy efficiency and an eco-friendly design, LED lights offer you the functionality and reliability that make them suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Due to the brightness and longevity of LED lights, you can find LED extrusions...

Metal Stamping for Aerospace

Posted on April 9, 2021January 4, 2022 by admin

Mission-critical applications for aerospace must meet exacting performance requirements as well as industry and regulatory safety standards. Aerospace applications also require tight tolerances and high-strength materials that can withstand extreme temperatures and volatile work environments. As a versatile manufacturing process,...

Common Metal Stamping Materials

Posted on April 2, 2021January 4, 2022 by admin

For high-volume production runs with a wide range of material options, metal stamping offers you the versatility needed to manufacture complex metal components and parts. While non-metal materials can be used for stamping, metal is most often used due to...