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CNC Milling from Aluminium 5083
CNC Machining
22/02/2022

Protolabs adds high performance Aluminium 5083 to its rapid CNC service

As the world’s leading digital manufacturer, we have added Aluminium 5083-H111 (3.3547 or AlMg4.5Mn0.7) to our range of over 40 stocked metal and plastic materials for our fast turnaround CNC service. The material is widely used in extreme environments with its high magnesium content making it highly resistant to saltwater and industrial chemicals.
By Matt Hatch
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DMLS-aero-auto-part
Material Science
01/12/2021

Titanium vs Aluminium: Workhorse Metals for Machining and 3D Printing

Light weight and strength help aluminium and titanium excel for 3D-printed and machined parts.
By Steve Konick
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Haas CNC Machines
CNC machining
10/08/2021

Save Costs With CNC Flexible Lead Time Option

Our new CNC Flexible Lead Time option puts you in control of when you want your CNC parts shipped and how much you pay.
By Protolabs
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CNC machining
CNC Machining
19/05/2021

Understanding CNC manufacturing costs

Understanding CNC manufacturing costs
By David Ewing
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CNC machining quoting platform
Tech Tips
20/10/2020

What's Changing by Service Line: CNC Machining

In this particular article we’ll take a look at the new platform for when uploading parts for CNC machining – Protolabs’ world-leading service for rapid prototypes and end-use production parts.
By Matthew Hatch
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CNC machining
CNC Machining
05/05/2020

New Big Block CNC Machined Parts in a day from Protolabs

We’ve launched a big block rapid CNC machining service for aluminium 6082 parts. With a reliable shipping time as fast as 1 day from the initial CAD upload, we can now mill from blocks of up to 559mm x 356mm x 95mm.
By Matt Hatch
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Delrin part examples
Materials Science
28/01/2020

Delrin Material Properties Offer Strong, Versatile Plastic Alternative to Metal

Consider Delrin as an excellent plastic replacement for metal because of its strength, versatility.
By Protolabs
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Anodised Aluminium Handle Metal Part

A Tough Part – Anodised Aluminium

If you need to protect your aluminium part from a harsh working environment or even just add a decorative finish, then anodising could well be the answer.
By Matt Hatch
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Painting and finishing at Protolabs

Protolabs: Secondary Services

Secondary services may be required to meet the process control, functional or cosmetic (typically branding or labelling) needs for a specific project. The necessity of these additional services are determined by that specific need.
By Matt Hatch
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CNC mill
Tech Tips
26/09/2018

6 Considerations for CNC Part Design

We take a look at the different CNC design considerations when designing parts for milling and turning processes which can accelerate production and reduce your costs.
By Saleem Shariff
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New materials to lift new ideas off the ground
Talking Technology
08/08/2018

New materials to lift new ideas off the ground

The aerospace industry reduces the weight of aircraft, while keeping manufacturing costs down.
By Stephen Dyson
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CNC Machining and 3D Printing – Friends or Foes
Thought Leadership
25/07/2018

CNC Machining and 3D Printing – Friends or Foes?

3D printing and CNC machining - do they compete with or complement each other?
By Damian Hennessey
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