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Polyjet is a 3D printing technology that offers great accuracy and uniquely allows you to alter the part’s material properties in different places on the build. For the right part or prototype Polyjet is a great option, but understanding the capabilities and limitations is key.

20240117-Protolabs Insight - Polyjet

This video will tackle the tricky topic of cooling rates in injection moulded parts. Looking in detail at important considerations when designing your part such as; avoiding narrow gaps leading to higher pressure, temperature uniformity, higher tolerances, multiple gates and upping cooling rates.

20240117-Protolabs Insight - Cooling Rates

Have you considered the machining requirements for part when you are designing the CNC machining parts? On the premise of meeting the function, cosmetic appearance and reliability of products, the design of CNC parts should be easy for manufacturing and cost-efficient.

5 Design Tips to Make Your CNC Parts Easy for Milling

The sharp corners should be avoided in the plastic parts, as it can impede from plastic melt flow, causing flaws on parts. Meanwhile, stress concentration can be easily generated in the sharp corners and further reduces the strength of parts. Therefore, adding radii in sharp corners is suggested.

3 Design Tips about Sharp Corners in Injection Molded Parts

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