Blog and News

We regularly update articles and news related to the prototyping and manufacturing industry. You can leave comments or contact us for more details. 

  All uploads are secure and confidential.

Coated steel bolted joint close-up  with text overlay "14 Types of Coating to Consider for Industrial Applications" 

14 Types Of Coating to Consider for Industrial Applications

Details on epoxy, polyurethane, powder coating, e-coating, anodizing, electroplating, and other types of coating...
Assorted precision reamers collage with text overlay: "Types of Reamers: Understanding the Performance of Each"

Types of Reamers: Understanding the Performance of Each

Types of reamers include hand, machine, chucking, taper, shell, and adjustable reamers...
feature image showing a thread angle, text “Trapezoidal Thread Form Guide: Specifications & Machining Tips” and Prolean Tech logo

Trapezoidal Thread Form Guide: Specifications & Machining Tips

Trapezoidal threads provide smooth motion in lead screws and power transmission systems...
Blog’s feature image with plastic enclosure image alongside bolded text (custom plastic enclosures)

Custom Plastic Enclosures: Types, Uses & Design Guidelines

Custom plastic enclosures protect internal components while matching the required design, mounting, and assembly specifications...
Blog’s feature image showing design, forming, and assembly of sheet metal enclosures

Sheet Metal Enclosure: Design, Material Selection, & Manufacturing

Learn manufacturability, structural integrity, performance, aesthetics, and cost of sheet metal enclosure...
Feature image with a folded wire in the left corner and text “Examples for Ductility: Metals & Properties Guide (2026)” with Prolean tech logo

Examples for Ductility: Metals & Properties Guide (2026)

Learn copper, aluminum, and steel and other examples for ductile materials...
Feature image with nickel alloys hollow pipes in the background with text “A Guide to Nickel Alloys: Types, Properties & Applications” and Prolean Tech logo

A Guide to Nickel Alloys: Types, Properties & Applications

Learn about Inconel, Monel, Nimonic, and other Nickel alloys used in high-performance machining parts...
A comparison image featuring gray ferrous metal ore on the left and reddish-gold non-ferrous copper ore on the right.

Ferrous vs Non-Ferrous Metals: What’s the Difference?

Ferrous vs non ferrous metals differ by iron content, magnetic properties, etc...
Featured banner image showing a light green 3D-printed car prototype, highlighting how rapid prototype casting works.

Everything You Need to Know About Rapid Prototype Casting

Rapid prototype casting hepl produce high-strength metal prototypes quickly...