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Materials and Finishes (2)

3D printing sustainability

3 min read

Eco-Friendly Technologies and Materials for Greener 3D Printing

3D printing is revolutionising production, offering new opportunities to improve environmental sustainability. By using eco-friendly 3D printing materials and advanced techniques, it is possible to significantly reduce the environmental impact. This article explores how 3D printing can contribute...

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coloured nylon pa12 pieces

2 min read

Coloured PA12 for industrial applications

In many industrial sectors, the use of easily identifiable parts is essential. Components such as the classic yellow engine oil cap are not merely an aesthetic choice but play a crucial role in safety and operational efficiency. High-visibility parts allow for immediate identification of...

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example of 3d printing peek

4 min read

PEEK Guide: The High-Performance Polymer for 3D Printing

The PAEK (polyaryletherketone) family, of which PEEK is a member, is known for its high thermomechanical properties and is at the top of the list of high-performance polymers.

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stainless steel

4 min read

Stainless Steel: Types, Benefits and Applications

With stainless steel production measuring about 52.2 million metric tons in 2019 alone, it is clear that this powerful material is in high demand, especially in the past decade. From home décor stainless steel to CNC machined stainless steel, it has been proven a robust and reliable resource since...

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aluminium

4 min read

Comparison of Aluminium Alloys 5083, 6082 and 7075

Aluminium has become a very popular material for applications across many different industries and in CNC machining. Its popularity over other materials is associated with its excellent mechanical properties. If you want to learn all about the top 3 aluminium alloys, keep reading as we disclose all...

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hdt and vicat

2 min read

HDT and VICAT: thermal bending and penetration tests

Material testing - Thermal Testing

The need for reliable data from repeatable tests that can be used by designers for material selection is the main reason why a number of standardized tests have been developed over time to characterise materials.

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charpy impact test 3d printing

1 min read

Charpy Test: Impact Testing for 3D Printed Materials

Material testing - Impact test: Charpy

The need to get reliable data from repeatable tests that can be used by designers for the material choice is the main reason why a number of standardized tests have developed over time to define materials.

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fdm 3d printing

8 min read

How to Choose the Ideal Filaments for FDM 3D Printing

Introduction

The advent of FDM 3D printing technology (an acronym for Fused Deposition Modeling) has rapidly attracted an ever-increasing curiosity, both from the industry and the community of makers and hobbyists.To attract attention to this technology, it was the possibility of creating a model...

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peek 3d printing

1 min read

Complete Guide to PEEK: Properties and Technical Applications

What is PEEK?

PEEK (polyether ether ketone) is an organic thermoplastic polymer belonging to the family of polyetherketones, often referred to as the king of polymers, thanks to a fantastic mix of very high mechanical, thermal and chemical properties.

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various materials for CNC machining

5 min read

How to Choose the Best Material for CNC Machined Parts

introduction

When you go to create prototypes or parts for customized projects or for replacement, the choice of material is a very important phase of the design.Different materials used for the same design, even belonging to the same family, can have very different performances.Therefore it is ...

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