Manufacturing & Prototyping Insights

Rapid Prototyping in Atlanta: How RPM Fast Serves US Engineering Teams Atlanta is home to a significant concentration of product development activity: automotive suppliers, medical

Silicone vs. EPDM vs. Neoprene: Choosing the Right Rubber for Your Part Silicone, EPDM, and neoprene are three of the most commonly specified elastomers in

How to Write an RFQ for Prototype Parts (With Template) A manufacturing RFQ is the document that determines how quickly and accurately a supplier can

5-Axis CNC Machining: When Do You Actually Need It? 5-axis CNC machining is one of the most frequently misunderstood capabilities in precision manufacturing. Some engineers

How to Reduce Lead Time in Custom Parts Manufacturing Lead time in custom parts manufacturing is not a fixed variable. It is the sum of

Wall Thickness Guidelines for Injection Molded Parts Wall thickness is the single most influential geometric parameter in injection mold design. It determines how plastic flows

Urethane Casting vs. Injection Molding: Cost, Speed, and Quality Compared Urethane casting and injection molding both produce plastic-like parts. They share some applications, appear in

Laser Cutting Tolerances and Material Limits: What Designers Should Know Laser cutting looks precise in CAD. In practice, kerf width consumes material, heat changes edge

ISO 9001 in Manufacturing: Why Certification Matters for Prototyping When a purchasing manager or procurement team is qualifying a new manufacturing supplier, ISO 9001:2015 certification

3D Printing Materials Guide: FDM, SLA, and SLS Compared Material selection in 3D printing is inseparable from process selection. The polymer you need may only

From Prototype to Production: How to Plan Your Manufacturing Transition The gap between a validated prototype and a production-ready product is where most manufacturing programs