The Upload

Your blog feed for digital manufacturing resources, in-depth features, and industry news.

Archive posts tagged 'tooling'. Return to blog home.
3D-printed Aluminum

Aluminum Alloys: Go-to Materials for Automotive, Aerospace, and More

Posted On September 27, 2022 By Protolabs
Aluminum is a common and popular metal that’s found everywhere and used in a stunningly wide range of parts and products: automotive parts, aerospace components, boat and marine gear, consumer electronics including smart phones, industrial machinery parts, HVAC systems, the list goes on.
3D-Printed Molds vs. Aluminum Tooling

3D-Printed Molds vs. Aluminum Tooling

Posted On June 7, 2021 By Protolabs
Compare the pros and cons of molds that are 3D printed in plastic versus tooling that is milled from aluminum.
rapid injection molding infographic

3 Ways to Improve Operations with On-Demand Production

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Matt Ahart
Three ways on-demand production reduces design risk, accelerates time to market, and cuts costs.