With options like 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the technical jargon. In this blog, our Milling Team Leader David demystifies these terms, and reveals the advantanges and disadvantages of each.
From cost-efficiency to tight schedules, quality demands, and specific application requirements - there are so many factors to consider and balance during the component design phase. In this blog, we dive into the world of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) – a critical early-stage process in production development that can make or break your project's success.
Have you ever marvelled at the sleek finish on your favourite gadgets? This level of finish is achieved from a process that is part science, part artistry. We're talking about plating. In this blog, we take you through what plating actually is, why you might choose plating, the factors that affect the final plating finish, and how you can allow for plating at design stage.