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Aluminum alloy has a series of excellent performance and highly efficient energy saving and environmental protection effects, the application of aluminum alloy in automobiles and motorcycles is more and more, and the proportion in the structure of the material used…
Choose the right material Choosing the right plastic material for injection molded parts can be tricky. Factors that need to be considered in most cases include the material’s hardness, strength, density, shrinkage, melting point, and cost. Depending on the usage…
Table of Contents Features And Differences Among Materials Crystalline plastics Non-crystalline plastics Thermosetting plastics Thermoplastics Polypropylene (PP) Polystyrene (PS) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Nylon (PA) Polycarbonate (PC) Advantages of Thermoplastics Versatility Recyclability Chemical resistance Lightweight Low melting point Energy efficiency…
Table of Contents What is Aluminum Extrusion? The History of the Aluminum Extrusion Process Steps in the Aluminum Extrusion Process Designing and Creating the Die Preparing the Aluminum Billet Extrusion Cooling Finishing Quality Control Shipping Parts of the Aluminum Extrusion…
Table of Contents What Are Alloys? Different Aluminum Alloys for CNC Machining Heat-Treatable Alloys Aluminum 2024-T4 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 6082 Aluminum MIC 6 Aluminum 7075 Non-heat-treatable Alloys Aluminum 3003 Aluminum 5052 Conclusion What Are Alloys? Alloys are metals mixed with…
Table of Contents What Is Stainless Steel? History Composition Chromium (Cr) Nickel (Ni) Carbon (C) Manganese (Mn) Molybdenum (Mo) What Makes Stainless Steel Stainless? Properties Corrosion Resistance Strength and Durability Heat Resistance Hygienic Properties Aesthetic Appeal Types Austenitic Stainless Steels…
Plastic for CNC Machining ABS Plastic Benefits Drawbacks Nylon Benefits Drawbacks Acrylic Benefits Drawbacks Delrin/POM Benefits Drawbacks Polycarbonate Benefits Drawbacks HDPE Benefits Drawbacks Conclusion Plastics are a big part of the modern manufacturing industry because they are easy to find,…
Table of Contents Aluminum 6061 Chemical composition Mechanical properties Heat treatment Applications Aluminum 7075 Chemical composition Mechanical properties Heat treatment Applications 6061 vs 7075 Mechanical properties Chemical composition Heat treatment Yield strength Weight ratio Conclusion Aluminum is a popular material…
Steel Types Carbon steel Alloy steel Stainless steel Tool steel Advantages of Steel Disadvantages of Steel Cast Iron Types Gray iron Ductile iron Malleable iron Advantages of Cast Iron Castability Wear resistance Machinability Cost-effective Disadvantages of Cast Iron Brittleness Corrosion…
Alu Alloy： 6061-T6 Most popular material for CNC. Easy to get from the market, easy to machine. No problem with anodizing. Low cost. Available in all sizes, and all common shapes. T6 standard for a heat treatment method. T6 is…