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Hair Removal Laser Machine
CNC Machining
Michael

Laser Hair Removal Device Prototypes

— Medical Device · Rapid Prototyping 50 Units. 20 Days.Zero Compromises. How RpProto delivered a complete laser hair removal device prototype run for a European medical aesthetics company — on time, across four materials and six manufacturing processes. 50 Complete Assemblies 20 Days to Delivery 4 Materials Used 6 Manufacturing Processes Project Overview An International

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Stainless Steel Material 304 vs 316
CNC Machining
Michael

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: Which One Should You Choose?

304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel are materials we often use in rapid prototyping, sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining. Choosing between 304 and 316 stainless steel can be overwhelming. They are all durable and corrosion-resistant. But their chemical composition, cost, and performance in different environments is different. We will compare the key differences,

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304 stainless steel sheet metal for precision fabrication and food-grade enclosures
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

Basic Metal Terminology

In order to communicate with your metal supplier most effectively, and more importantly, in order to choose the material best suited for your particular applications, you need to understand some basic engineering terms used in most metal catalogs. Stress Stress is usually expressed in pounds per square inch (psi). It represents the load in pounds

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Sheet Metal Automotive Application
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

Application of Sheet metal fabrication

Sheet metal fabrication refers to processing metal materials, such as metal plates, into parts or components by cutting, stamping, forming, and other methods. Sheet metal processing technology can meet the production and processing needs of standard parts and mechanical parts in various industries such as factories, warehouses, and exhibition halls. Generally, steel plates, aluminum plates, and

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Sheet Metal Cutting
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

Common Mistakes When Designing Sheet Metal Parts

When manufacturing sheet metal parts, manufacturers devote much effort to fixing mistakes. Many of such mistakes are the result of poor design. 3D or 2D  CAD Drawings do not always convert well into real products. Well-designed drawings may save you a lot of time and money while increasing the efficiency of the metal fabrication process for the service provider.

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sheet metal design
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

Sheet Metal Design Guide

Forming Basics Press brake forming The fundamental advantage of a press brake as a forming tool is its flexibility. By using standard vee-dies, cost savings can be realized through economical set-ups and run times on small lots and prototypes. In addition to these considerations, using the following guidelines will increase the manufacturability of designs for

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Pressure riveting
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

Sheet Metal Processing Technology

Sheet metal fabrication, as the name suggests, is an item made from sheet metal according to demand. Commonly used sheet metal items in life include computer case cabinets, TV backplanes, car casings, air conditioner casings, terminal integrated casings, charging pile boxes, etc. What are the processing techniques for sheet metal processing? We summarize as follows:

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sheet metal material
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

Common Sheet Metal Materials

Common Sheet Metal Materials: Properties, Grades & Selection Guide Sheet metal material selection during product design impacts the sheet metal part design, manufacturing process, cost, and part performance. This is a short reference tool to help you choose the best material for your next sheet metal project. It specifies key characteristics such as tensile strength,

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Sheet Metal Forming
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

FAQS About Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet Metal Aluminum Crack or Broken Sheet Metal Aluminum Crack The aluminum sheet metal bends very easily when it is bent. There are several cuases why the aluminum sheet metal cracks or breaks when it is bent. The hardness of the aluminum material is too high, the aluminum sheet metal is too thick, and the

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Stamping Tooling
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Michael

Sheet Metal Stamping Toolings

This article summarizes common Sheet Metal Stamping Toolings. Continuous Bend Tooling Continuous Bend Tooling Animation Stepped Workpiece Bending Stepped Workpiece Bending Folded Workpieces Bending Folded Workpieces Bending Double Pendulum Workpiece Bending Double Pendulum Workpiece Bending Round Punch Round Punch Round Workpiece Bending Round Workpiece Bending Read more about RpProto’s sheet metal fabrication service.  ->

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