Controlling The 6 Factors That Affect Manufacturing Costs
Product developers need to have a clear and complete understanding of the expenses involved in making their products before they commit their resources. Some costs are relatively fixed and therefore predictable. These fixed costs can be carried by the manufacturer, the customer, or both. Other costs are more variable and depend on a number of […]
A Word About Safety, Health and Hygiene
Now that Star Rapid is back to full production, we still need to remain vigilant about protecting the health and safety of all of our workers. We have always prided ourselves on keeping the office and factory neat and tidy. After all, this is one of the cornerstones of lean manufacturing – having a clean […]
What Makes Stainless Steel Stainless?
Steel is one of the most common engineering and building materials in the world, found virtually everywhere in a million common everyday items. Of that steel, a significant proportion is stainless steel, considered to be rust-proof. But not all stainless steels are the same and many people don’t know what exactly makes steel “stainless”. Let’s […]
Porosity in Pressure Die Casting and How To Control It
Pressure die casting is the fastest and most cost-effective way to make high volumes of parts in aluminum, zinc or magnesium. Die cast parts have excellent surface finishes, maintain consistent features and tolerances, and waste little raw material. Pressure die casting is used to make engine blocks and motor housings, appliance parts, heat sinks, fittings, […]
The Top 7 Ways to Make Rapid Prototypes
Rapid prototypes are an essential part of the product development journey. They are used for functional testing, proof-of-concept, sales demonstrations and as master models for casting and other manufacturing processes. There are now many rapid prototyping technologies available, both additive and subtractive. Here is a look at the seven most common and how they might […]
What’s New in Tech at CES 2020?
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the world’s largest venue for cool and innovative tech products and applications to look for in the coming year. 2020 is no exception, with exciting offerings in wearables, smart home devices, mobile technology and much more. Our very own Business Development Engineers Kaelen Lee and Dara Shabnam […]
