Engineering Team•02 Dec 2024
Structural Reinforcement: Heavy-Duty Corner Gusset Plates
Learn how to design and manufacture gusset plates with optimized geometry for maximum strength-to-weight ratio in structural applications.
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Materials Team•25 Nov 2024
Material Selection Guide: Choosing the Right Metal for Your Project
A comprehensive guide to selecting materials for laser cutting projects, covering aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, and specialty alloys.
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Design Team•18 Nov 2024
Design for Manufacturing: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Discover the most common design mistakes that increase manufacturing costs and lead to quality issues, plus simple fixes to prevent them.
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Manufacturing Team•08 Nov 2024
Understanding Laser Cutting Tolerances: What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about achievable tolerances in laser cutting, factors that affect precision, and how to design accordingly.
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Finishing Team•01 Nov 2024
Powder Coating vs. Anodizing: Which Finish is Right for Your Parts?
Compare powder coating and anodizing for metal finishing, including durability, cost, appearance, and best use cases for each method.
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