Why would you choose SLS 3D printing as a rapid manufacturing solution? It really depends on your project needs. Do you need fine detail but not functional strength? Do you need a fully functional part that can perform like end-use part? Or do you ne

The urethane casting process has been used for rapid prototyping for many years to produce high quality parts cost-effectively. TTH often uses urethane casting to create prototypes of parts that will eventually be injection-molded. Many urethane casting customers do not realize that the process also offers a great way to make production parts. For example, one TTH customer, for whom we make a front housing for a robotic hospital cart, orders a small quantity of molded parts each month.

Use these 3D printing FAQs to learn more about 3D printing tolerances, the materials we offer, and more. Q: What is additive manufacturing? A: Additive manufacturing is a process that creates physical objects from digital models. While traditional ma

Check out these injection molding FAQs to learn more about tooling options and volumes offered. Q: What is the difference between hard and soft tooling? A: Soft tooling is typically considered prototype tooling and uses aluminum tools. This is used t

Use these CNC machining FAQs to learn more about processes as well as prototyping and production options. Q: What is a 5-axis CNC machine? A: 5-axis machining involves using a CNC to move a cutting tool or part on five different axes simultaneously.

Here are some urethane casting FAQs to help you learn more about the process, uses, and finishes. Q: What kind of molds are used in urethane casting? A: Our typical molds are made from silicone and made in two parts, a core and cavity, just like inje

When designing a part to be injection molded, you do not need to be an expert. Most molding issues we encounter could have been avoided by following four general guidelines.

When you are ready to move your product to production, one of the last things you want is to have unexpected costs suddenly emerge.

When printing Fuse Deposition Models (FDM) models, we can adjust the build density of the parts. This is very beneficial for you because the parts can be better tailored to your needs. Below are the three different densities that can be printed, and how they will be effective.

We are often asked what options one has in SLA resolution. The answer is simple, normal resolution and high resolution. And deciding which option is best for you is simple as well. Normal resolution prints parts at .005” layers, and high resolution prints parts at .002” layers.

As the old saying goes, Its hard to teach an old dog new tricks-Like converting metal parts to plastic. We discussed in our last blog, when done properly, parts converted from metal-to-plastic benefit from: Cost reduction Improve functionality Design

When you need to 3D print parts, you can either invest and utilize your own equipment, or order parts through a 3D printing bureau. But, how do you know when it is best to leverage the 3D printing processes of a service provider compared to in-house capabilities? Below are the top 3 reasons why customers have utilized a service bureau, like us.