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What are aluminium alloys?

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Aluminium alloys are incredibly versatile, sturdy and reliable. For this reason, they are very sought-after in engineering, construction, and automotive applications, making for one of the most widespread metal materials, alongside steel. Keep reading to learn more about the qualities,...

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Guide to Polypropylene (PP): Characteristics and Applications

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Discovered by German chemist Karl Rehn and an Italian chemist Giulio Natta in the 1950s, polypropylene (PP) is one of the most spearheading plastics on the market today and is also used in 3D printing. From its high melting point, no reactiveness to water/detergents, crack resistance, and...

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PA12 vs PA11: What are the differences?

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Multi jet fusion 3D printing is growing in popularity in the ever-evolving digital age, and with that inevitably stems rooted curiosity involving the process. For example, one of the leading questions amongst beginners is what exactly isnylon PA11 and nylon PA12, and is there really a significant...

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What are the different aluminium alloy grades?

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Considerations when choosingaluminum grades

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What Are the Four Types of Steel?

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Steel is such a powerful element, coming in several distinct grades and holding unique chemical compositions. Now, with steel properties and the different steel alloys being so vast, it might be shocking to realize that all kinds, even CNC machining steel, is composed of just two things: iron and...