Jul 31, 2025 | Design Guide
Snap Fit Design Guidelines Snap fit design is a cost-effective, reliable, and assembly-friendly fastening method widely used in modern product engineering. Whether you are creating components for electronics, medical devices, or motor vehicle applications, snap-fit...
Jul 30, 2025 | Design Guide
Types of pins A pin is a small simple rod-like component used to align materials or distribute load. It can be of any shape or design, and manufactured from materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, brass, or even plastic. The industrial relevance of these...
Jul 28, 2025 | Design Guide
Design for Manufacturability Success or failure often depends on decisions made long before a product reaches production. Early design choices are crucial in determining how smoothly manufacturing will go. Design for Manufacturing, or DFM Design, is a process that...
Jul 26, 2025 | Design Guide
GD & T datum Technical drawings communicate, but for someone who is not familiar with them, they can be confusing. The symbols and boxes within the drawings are some of the most misunderstood. They represent the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing system, which...
Jul 25, 2025 | Design Guide
Counterbore Vs Countersink Hole In the assembly or parts machining, the screw holes are vital. Using an inappropriate method will either result in loose fittings or screw heads that protrude. Counterboring creates a cylindrical recess with a flat bottom. It...
