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Chromate plating
Tech Tips
July 1, 2020

Anodizing and Plating Provide Corrosion Protection for Parts

Anodizing, chromate plating are great ways to protect machined or sheet metal parts from corrosion.
By Protolabs
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Elastomeric materials
Tech Tips
June 15, 2020

Minimizing Creep and Stress Relaxation in Elastomeric Parts

Minimizing creep and stress relaxation is a key consideration when designing elastomeric parts.
By Protolabs
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Medical-grade materials
Tech Tips
April 10, 2020

Medical-Grade Materials Play Vital Role in Product Development, Fight Against COVID-19

Medical-grade materials play vital role in product development and fight against COVID-19
By Protolabs
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Welding vs. Riveting
Tech Tips
March 12, 2020

Welding vs. Riveting: Fusing Sheet Metal Parts

When fusing pieces of sheet metal together, consider using welding or riveting processes.
By Steve Konick
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sheet metal quoting
Tech Tips
March 9, 2020

Simplifying the Sheet Metal Quoting Process with eRapid

Get help with your next sheet metal fabrication project by simplifying the quoting process.
By Protolabs
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jigs and fixtures
Tech Tips
September 26, 2019

Create Jigs and Fixtures with CNC Machining and 3D Printing

Jigs and fixtures are key production tools and can be created using CNC machining or 3D printing.
By Protolabs
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part marking
Tech Tips
September 12, 2019

Plastic Part Marking using Pad Printing and Laser Engraving

A common finishing option for companies is to mark parts using pad printing or laser engraving.
By Protolabs
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Threaded Inserts with Heat Staking and Ultrasonic Welding
Tech Tips
August 29, 2019

Threaded Inserts with Heat Staking and Ultrasonic Welding

Get threaded inserts on injection-molded parts for added durability and to connect multiple components together.
By Protolabs
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Luer Lock Design
Tech Tips
August 7, 2019

Navigating From Additive Manufacturing to Injection Molding

Designers can benefit from integrating 3D printing and injection molding for an end-to-end product life cycle from prototyping to production.
By Gus Breiland/Eric Utley
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microfine green 3d printed part
Tech Tips
July 29, 2019

3D Printing Micro Features with Stereolithography’s MicroFine Material

MicroFine is an ABS-like stereolithography (SLA) material specifically designed to 3D print parts with features as fine as 0.0025 in.
By Protolabs
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microfluidics parts made with 3d printing
Tech Tips
July 16, 2019

3D Printing for Microfluidics

The 3D printing process, stereolithography, builds parts with detailed features and smooth surfaces— making it suitable for microfluidic fabrication.
By Protolabs
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powder coating sheet metal
Tech Tips
June 12, 2019

Using Finishing Options for Injection-Molded Parts

Streamline your supply chain and injection molding needs through a single, digital manufacturing parts supplier.
By Protolabs
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