Conformal Cooling for Plastic Injection Molding
Conformal cooling for plastic injection molding is emerging as a technology that could offer some great advantages for making mold tools. Because of this, our team at Star Rapid has been investing in research and development to provide this service in the future. Using advanced manufacturing techniques like metal 3D printing will make this solution […]
The Top 7 Design Tips For 3D Metal Printing
3D metal printing can help you to create “impossible” designs that are lightweight, strong and ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, medical and more. But to get the most from metal 3D printing technology it’s critical that you adhere to certain engineering and design rules appropriate for it. Design Tip 1 – Design for […]
The Art of Inspecting Material
Manufacturing high-quality parts requires using high-quality material. Find out how Star Rapid tests all incoming material before manufacturing.
How We Test And Control Color
Why Is Color Important? Successful products need to stand out in a crowded marketplace. One way to do this is with a great paint job or molded-in color. With modern paints and pigments, there are millions of colors to choose from. Colors attract attention, establish brand identity, differentiate your product, and help to create an […]
Understanding Accuracy, Precision and Tolerance To Improve Product Design
Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is now the default tool for drawing perfectly rendered objects on a computer screen, which are then transferred to a manufacturer to make the actual part. But there’s a danger in thinking that anything that can be designed can just as easily be made. Software programs are capable of drawing […]
New Process to 3D Print Metal For Mass Production
The Direct Metal laser printer uses binding jet technology in a new way to make fast, high volume 3D printed metal parts for mass production.
