by Michael Yu | Sep 23, 2024 | CNC Machining, Material Selection
BeSince the beginning of China and Western Asia more than six thousand years ago, people have widely used brass, an alloy that still plays a huge role in manufacturing today. However, unlike in ancient times, brass has now developed a wider variety of types, grades,...
by Michael Yu | Sep 21, 2024 | Material Selection
It is widely known that pure copper(sometimes called purple or red copper) is a key material in modern manufacturing. But as the first metal widely used by mankind, copper is so workable that it has spawned tons of varieties, resulting in many people being unable to...
by Michael Yu | Sep 20, 2024 | 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Material Selection
In 2021, China shocked the world by publishing a set of figures about PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate): the industrial use of this material rose from 370,000 metric tons in 2015 to 530,000 metric tons in 2021. What kind of industrial material is this? Why is it getting...
by Michael Yu | Sep 19, 2024 | CNC Machining, Consumer Products, Material Selection
In industrial production, PVC is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic, after polyethylene and polypropylene, with an annual production of about 40 million metric tons. So what special properties does this material have? What are its...
by Frank Lee | Sep 14, 2024 | CNC Machining, Material Selection
What is 303 Stainless Steel? Some of the most well-known varieties of free-machining stainless steel are 303 and type 409. It is easy to work with and will not rust. In this scenario, austenitic stainless steel is precisely what it sounds like. It is composed of...
by Michael Yu | Sep 14, 2024 | 3D Printing, Injection Molding, Material Selection
TPU, known as thermoplastic polyurethane, is a versatile polymer that combines the properties of rubber and plastic, making it an excellent choice for various applications such as healthcare, electronics, and sports equipment, where durability and performance are...
