May 16, 2025 | Material Machining
Material 6061 Material 6061 is one of the most popular aluminum alloys. It is highly touted for its corrosion resistance, workability, and strength-to-weight ratio. Parts made from this popular alloy are common in piping, buildings, automotive components, and consumer...
May 16, 2025 | Material Machining
Low-Density Polyethylene: Uses & Properties Have you wondered how different the soft crinkle of a sandwich bag and the smooth surface of a squeezable ketchup bottle is? Yet both owe their form and function to a material: low-density polyethylene (LDPE). You’ll...
May 15, 2025 | Material Machining
Liquid Crystal Polymers: Benefits and Uses Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs) are a type of thermoplastic with an aromatic structure. They are known for their high strength, chemical stability, and heat resistance because of their unique molecular design. LCPs are widely...
May 13, 2025 | Design Guide
Bronze, copper and brass fittings Introduction Brass and bronze have influenced human history and are essential in manufacturing processes and parts. These materials are confusing because they are copper-based alloys and look alike, but have different attributes. This...
May 9, 2025 | Material Machining
Polypropylene vs ABS plastic granules comparison Among injection molding materials, the two you’ve had to choose from are ABS or Polypropylene. Both materials are common thermoplastics, but for varied applications. Choosing one over the other may offer particular...
