The Ultimate Guide to Vacuum Casting for Prototypes
Vacuum casting, often known as urethane casting, is an additive manufacturing process used to produce high-quality, functional prototypes and small…
Create Technical Data Package (TDP) for Manufacturers
A Technical Data Package (TDP) is the complete and authoritative set of technical documentation that defines a component or system,…
How to Perform a First Article Inspection (FAI)
From a mechanical engineering standpoint, First Article Inspection (FAI) is a formal, comprehensive verification process to validate that a new…
Lean Manufacturing Principles for Mechanical Engineers
From a Mechanical Engineering standpoint, Lean Manufacturing is a systematic approach to designing and improving production processes to eliminate waste (non-value-added…
A Beginner’s Guide to GD&T Inspection with a CMM
From a Mechanical Engineering standpoint, inspecting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is the definitive…
The Rise of Hybrid Manufacturing (Additive + Subtractive)
Hybrid manufacturing, which integrates additive (3D printing) and subtractive (e.g., CNC machining) processes into a single machine, is rising as…
