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  • Skilled worker performing sheet metal welding — manual MIG and TIG welding process for high-precision custom metal fabrication.

    Avoid When Designing Sheet Metal Parts

    Sheet metal components are widely used in industries such as electronics, automotive, machinery manufacturing, and household appliances. Although they may seem simple, designing sheet metal parts that are both reliable and cost-effective is far from easy. A small oversight can lead to deformation during processing, assembly difficulties,

    October 15, 2025

  • FDM 3D printer creating high-precision plastic parts — fused deposition modeling printing process for custom prototypes and functional components.

    Common 3D Printing Design Mistakes and Solutions

    As 3D printing technology continues to mature, more and more engineers and designers are using additive manufacturing processes to create high-quality prototypes and end-use parts. Whether it’s SLA, SLS, FDM, SLM, or MJF, the variety of processes and material options brings rich possibilities to design. However, in

    October 15, 2025

  • High-precision thread turning process on CNC lathe machines — accurate internal and external thread cutting for custom metal and plastic components.

    Thread Basics Guide

    From assembling a bicycle with dozens of components to building a car with hundreds of thousands of parts, how are all these components securely fastened together? Threads play a crucial role—they are an indispensable method of connection in mechanical design. Whether it’s plastic parts, sheet metal components,

    October 15, 2025

  • Choosing manufacturing process decision matrix

    A Complete Guide to Sheet Metal Materials: How to Choose the Right One

    With the continuous advancement of innovation in manufacturing and breakthroughs in CNC machining technology, the components faced by the machining industry are becoming increasingly complex. This trend places higher demands on machining capabilities. In the context of increasingly intense market competition, effectively controlling machining costs while ensuring

    October 14, 2025

  • Laser cutting sheet metal part in fabrication shop

    What is Sheet Metal Fabrication: Processes, Advantages, Applications and Techniques

    With the continuous advancement of innovation in manufacturing and breakthroughs in CNC machining technology, the components faced by the machining industry are becoming increasingly complex. This trend places higher demands on machining capabilities. In the context of increasingly intense market competition, effectively controlling machining costs while ensuring

    October 14, 2025

  • Comparison chart of 3D printing processes including FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF

    How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Process: An Analysis of Pros and Cons

    The Origins of 3D Printing The initial contact might feel a bit confusing, but you must know that adding bricks layer by layer to build a building is quite similar to the principle behind 3D printing. The origin of 3D printing can be traced back to

    October 13, 2025