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Lexan 940 for injection molding
Materials Science
March 27, 2020

Lexan 940 Offers Good Looks and Strength for Molded Parts

Lexan 940 resin continues to be a staple polycarbonate (PC) used for injection molding.
By Steve Konick
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Scientific Molding Supports On-Demand Manufacturing Capabilities
MFG 360
March 9, 2020

Scientific Molding Supports On-Demand Manufacturing Capabilities

Scientific molding is the foundation for Protolabs' on-demand manufacturing capabilities.
By Jack Rulander
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Local vs. Export Molds: Mitigate Production Risk Before Choosing
MFG 360
February 4, 2020

Local vs. Export Molds: Mitigate Production Risk Before Choosing

When choosing between local or export molds, mitigate production risk before deciding.
By Lora Osborn
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Delrin part examples
Materials Science
January 28, 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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Drone controller attachment
Q+A
September 25, 2019

Aerie Designs Creates Drone Control Solution with Injection Molding

Using insert molding, mold texturing, and laser engraving, Aerie Design has created a drone controller attachment to boost comfort and precision.
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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laser cut sheet metal parts
Molding Made Easy
June 20, 2019

Beyond the Straight-Pull Mold: Advanced Tooling for Complex Parts

Manufacturing complex injection-molded parts often requires more advanced molding techniques like side-action cams, pickout inserts, and multi-cavity tooling.
By Protolabs
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ultem
Materials Matchup
June 13, 2019

Using High-Performance PEEK, PEI Plastics for Machining, Molding

Consider cost, part performance when choosing PEEK or PEI (Ultem) Plastics for CNC machining or injection molding your parts.
By Steve Konick
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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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Injection molding tunnel gates
Tech Tips
May 23, 2019

How Tunnel Gates Can Improve Injection-Molded Parts

Using tunnel gates for injection-molded parts can often create a more cosmetically pleasing, and consistent, gate vestige on finished parts.
By Protolabs
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