What is G-Code, How Does it Work, and Why is it Important For Your Parts?
What is G-Code? G-code is the generic industry term for the computer language that most CNC machines use to control their movements and how they make parts. Let’s look at how we optimize machine programming to make parts faster while improving their quality and consistency. How Does G-code Work? G-code is created as the output […]
3D Printing For Electronics
We talk a lot about rapid prototyping and that often means 3D printed or machined parts. But many prototypes are of the electrical sort as well, and in order to make a working electronic prototype – one that combines rapid production of a case with the internal electrical components – the designer must also create […]
Advanced Methods For Making Better Mold Tools
Recent innovations in tooling construction with conformal heating and cooling channels open up exciting new possibilities for part designs with improved throughput and lower costs. Product developers and engineers now have access to new techniques made possible by additive manufacturing which promise enormous benefits in productivity, cost savings and finished part quality. Let’s take a look […]
Our Top 6 Picks For Movies With Machine Tools
We all know how much Hollywood loves to glamorize some lives over others. How many movies can you think of that tell us all about the fast-paced, exciting and sexy world of Wall Street bankers, slick big-city lawyers, Washington politicians and, of course, cops. Take almost any subset of a complex and diverse workforce and […]
Pad Printing: Fast And Durable
Star Rapid has just increased our capacity with the introduction of our latest piece of equipment, the Kent G-Turbo 90 S/2 pad printer. This is an industrial machine with two independent pads capable of printing in two colors. It has a solid granite armature for maximum stability and is specially rated as a “green” machine […]
Star Rapid Takes Delivery Of A New Plastic Injection Molding Machine
Star Rapid has just added to its molding capacity with a new Haitian 90-ton injection molding machine. This machine has a re-designed ceramic heating core that allows for the efficient melting of many kinds of thermoplastics for molding. In addition, the bi-metal screw resists corrosion and can withstand fire-retardant additives. Other recent improvements include updated […]
