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Materials
What Makes Stainless Steel Stainless?
Steel is one of the most common engineering and building materials in the world, found virtually everywhere in a million common everyday items. Of that steel, a significant proportion is stainless steel, considered to be rust-proof. But not all stainless...
How To Talk About Surface Texture Like A Pro
As a product designer you know that your choice of a surface texture goes a long way towards determining how your product looks, feels and performs. However, you may not realize that there’s a specialized vocabulary used by manufacturers when they make and...
Product Applications Help You Find the Plastic That’s Right for You
When developing a new product, there are so many different types of plastic available to use. Choosing the right one depends on application-specific criteria.In our experience, developers should consider if the plastic material is food safe, impact resistant,...
CNC Materials: How To Choose The Right Materials for CNC Machining
There are hundreds of metal alloys available for CNC milling and turning. Which one of these CNC materials for machinging is best for your next project depends on a number of factors, including price, workability, corrosion resistance, strength, weight and cosmetic...