When 3D printed components are not manufactured as a composite part, they will need to be put together one way or another

Plastic injection molding is a diverse manufacturing process catering for a wide array of industries. The versatility, design flexibility and ruggedness of plastic parts make them suitable applicants for numerous end use, and the medical industry is one of those industries.

If you are familiar with 3D printing processes, you will understand and appreciate the importance of getting it right. When 3D printing parts, achieving tight tolerances and thin walls is affected by material, design and even dimension.

The importance of rapid prototyping in any product development cycle is inexcusable. Prototyping remains the only practical solution for evaluating design, functionality and user acceptance before embarking on mass production and introducing the product to the intended market

Complex parts are usually created by making different parts and welding them together, but casting can avoid this situation and enables you to create a part without welding and subsequent post-processing of the joint.
-- Aluminium die castings have excellent surface finish and precision, which c...