Stainless steel finishes provide a multitude of advantages, involving the use of fabrication processes to improve the surface characteristics of the metal. Finishes are applied to achieve exceptional attributes such as durability, corrosion resistance, reflective surfaces, smoothness, or specific grain … Read more

Electrophoretic painting, or e-coating as it may be referred to, is an advanced and sophisticated process that is used for the application of a semi-transparent and anti-corrosive layer as a coating on specific types of metals. But the difference between … Read more

For many centuries, it has been observed that gold has been in use in many applications, whether it remains for decorating purposes, functional benefits, or industrial applications. As the world grew more connected, the benefits of gold plating have been … Read more

If you’re troubled with liquid paint’s durability and short lifespan, powder coating is the ideal alternative and solution for you. However, careful pretreatment and an electrostatic charge used to adhere the pigmented coating onto a surface are necessary for the … Read more

Nickel plating is the electrolytic deposit of nickel coating onto a substrate. Nickel plating is a one-of-a-kind mix that works for both wear and corrosion resistance. It is also used for hardness, lubricity, and magnetic purposes. Other than that, it … Read more

Usually, electroless nickel processing makes it excellent at achieving a good bond to the titanium, making it widely used to coat titanium as an initial coating. Although not used as the initial layers for metalizing on top of titanium, copper, … Read more

Silver is used frequently for electroplating as it provides unique properties, which differ from most other metals used for electroplating. Numerous people and industries have been using silver for centuries, and it has a good reason why. Silver provides better … Read more

Computer Numerical Control or CNC Machining is a subtractive manufacturing technique that uses CNC machines to produce complex geometries with highly precise tolerances. This manufacturing process usually involves the use of a computer-controlled work tool to remove material from the … Read more

Bead blasted is one of the many different processes currently used to provide the desired surface finish on a metal part. Metal manufacturing has evolved a lot since the first industrial revolution, and across this evolution many technologies have been … Read more

Many times, manufactured parts require additional processing such as surface finishing treatments to get the desired result. Some surface finishing treatments will add a kind of coating to cover the visible lines resulting from cutting the material with a machine … Read more

Surface Finish – Definition In manufacturing processes, a design engineer ensures the quality of the manufactured part by using three important parameters. Dimensions Tolerances Surface Finish These parameters are critical to the function of the manufactured part. In this article, … Read more

Chromate Conversion Coating (also commonly referred to as Chemical Film, Chem Film, Alodine or Iridite) converts the surface properties of the substrate (typically aluminum or magnesium) as compared to plating which applies a coating onto the surface of the substrate. … Read more

Heat Treatment Process – Explanation The mechanical properties of a metal or an alloy can be enhanced or molded to our desired requirements by the application of a manufacturing process called heat treatment. Heat treatment is employed during different stages … Read more

CNC machines are referred to as computerized numerically controlled machines that operate with recommended CNC programming software. Mainly, CNC software is responsible for creating instructions and program codes that CNC machines or mills use to get the task done. Most … Read more

Industrial 3D printing has an overwhelming impact on different industries from diverse perspectives. The quick availability of rapid prototypes, parts with usually not manufacturable or expensive designs, and material advancements have also become possible with industrial 3D printing. Apart from … Read more

In engineering, it is widely accepted that all parts are influenced by the environment. The surface of the components contact with the environment directly. The surface of metal often falls prey to corrosion, abrasion, oxidation, and erosion, result to the … Read more

Polishing has been pivotal in increasing the aesthetics of metalwork. Apart from this, it also adds the ability to the metal to withstand harsh circumstances. Meanwhile, polishing remains instrumental in figuring out the shape of the mold and the final … Read more

What is SLA SLA is abbreviation of Stereolithography, which is an additive manufacturing process belong to  Vat Photopolymerization family. In SLA process, a ultraviolet (UV) laser system is applied to cure selectively a polymer resin layer by layer. The materials … Read more

What is FDM FDM is abbreviation of Fused Deposition Modeling, which is an additive manufacturing process belong to material extrusion family. In FDM process, melted material is deposited selectively in a determined path layer by layer. These materials are thermoplastic,polymers with a … Read more

What is SLS SLS is abbreviation of Selective Laser Sintering, which is an additive manufacturing process belong to Powder Bed Fusion family. In SLS process, a laser system is applied to sinter polymer powders, fuse particles together, and create parts … Read more

What is DMLS DMLS is abbreviation of Direct Metal Laser Sintering, which is a metal additive manufacturing process belong to powder bed fusion 3D printing. In DMLS process, a laser system will scan and selectively fuse metal powder particles, bond … Read more

What is MJF MJF is abbreviation of MultiJet Fusion, its operation is similar fashion to 2D printers. The print-head dispenses photosensitive material droplets, then solidifies under UV light, produce a part layer-by-layer. The MJF materials are thermoset photo-polymers in liquid … Read more

IntroductionNon-traditional manufacturing processes is defined as a group of processes that remove excess material by various techniques involving mechanical, thermal, electrical or chemical energy or combinations of these energies but do not use a sharp cutting tools as it needs … Read more

Alloy Description Generally selected where welding or brazing is required or for its high corrosion resistance in all tempers. Formability is excellent in O temper and good in the T4 temper. Machining is more difficult when compared to the other machining alloys. … Read more

CNC machining is able to manufacture products of any metal or plastic. Its wide application of available materials make perfect selection is a challenge process. We will compare compare the most CNC materials in terms of mechanical and thermal properties, cost … Read more

CNC machining is widely applied for subtractive manufacturing process. In CNC machining, raw materials are removed form solid materials stocks by various cutting tools, in order to create final parts with designed geometries in CAD files. These CNC materials include … Read more

CNC machining is an cost-effective way of tight tolerance parts production with fine geometries details form various metal or plastic materials. In CNC machining process, minor tool marks will be left on visible surface, this need post-processing and finishing methods to … Read more

Heat treatment is applied to most metal alloys, in order to improve key physical properties like hardness, strength and machinability drastically. These improvement due to materials micro-structure modifications and surface chemical composition. These treatment including heating alloys at extreme temperatures … Read more

Modern CNC machining system is able to interpret parts geometry directly form 3D CAD design files. Although technical drawings is not necessary for quotation request, it is still very important and widely used in industry, in order to improve communication of technical … Read more

Rapid prototyping can help you test the appearance, quality and performance of your design. You can diversify material selections and evaluate your potential market without having a major investment in time and money. Once you are satisfied with the prototype and … Read more

In this article we are about to discuss about the flow of a modern aircraft design cycle and use an example of how to use the services of a prototype manufacturer for the prototype testing. An excess of computational power use … Read more

Injection molding is suitable for a wide range of plastics. As in Runsom, we provide various materials with key characteristics for your special injection molding projects. In addition, we also serve you with standard surface finishes for different injection molded parts. … Read more

I.Gas porosity (blowholes, choke holes and air pockets) Features: Pores are found on the surface or interior of the casting, and they are round, oval or irregular. Sometimes, several pores form a group of air holes, and the pores of … Read more

No matter who it is, they don’t want to find that their products have uneven and dirty corrosion layer when designing and creating products.But we all know that metals will rust when espoused to the natural environment. Even though this … Read more

Introduction SLS parts have high accuracy and good strength, which is always applied for functional parts. However, in reason of the nature powder based fusion in SLS, SLS parts normally have a powdery and grainy surface finish. So post processing techniques … Read more

FDM is most suitable for cost-effective prototypes with short leading time. As layer lines always present on FDM parts, post processing are applied to get a smooth surface. This process can also increase strength and mitigate anisotropic behavior of FDM parts. … Read more

SLA is able to produce very fine details and features as small as 0.3 mm. This technology always produce very small parts, and require orientation at an angle. This need support structures to attache on the parts surface, leave marks on surface and … Read more

In 3D printing process, all parts are produced layer by layer. In reason of 3D technology specifics and 3D parts complexity, support structures are required. Once we consider which technology to apply, it is critical to consider support structures with final … Read more

Introduction Stereo-lithography (SLA) is able to produce plastic parts with high resolution, high accuracy, fine details, smooth surfaces. As there are variety of resins for SLA, it has widely application in diverse industries. Standard resins are applied for general prototyping. Engineering resins … Read more

What is Binder Jetting Binder Jetting is a professional additive manufacturing process, in this process, the binder materials is deposited on powder bed selectively, in order to bond these powder area together and form a solid layer at one time. … Read more

Hole processing is an integral part of mechanical process that accounts for around 1/5 of its total CNC machining process, while drilling accounts for 30% of the entire process. When it comes to the purchase of the bit of drill, there … Read more

Texture has an overwhelming impact on the product’s physical appearance; since different will be the texture, changed will be the appearance and feeling of that product. Along the same lines, let us have a look at fifteen texture implementation or … Read more