Contract Manufacturing and Fabrication Reference Materials

Description: Finding a reliable manufacturing supplier has immeasurable value to the entire circle of your new product research and development. Here 4 tips to help find your desired supplier amid the pandemic. 1. ...

Description: Fiber-optic laser cutting is an ideal method for creating shapes or “features” in round, square or rectangle tube or pipe. For medium to high volumes, this technique offers both precision ...

Description: Although precision machining was affected by the pandemic, because of the decrease in manufacturing production and supply chain disruptions, it is once again expected to return to previous levels and ...

Description: Although I don't attend CES, the mega consumer tech show held each January in Las Vegas, I'm always curious to read about the products/gadgets that are on display there. Year after year, it seems to ...

Description: Impro Fluidtek traces its roots back to White Drive Products, founded in the USA over 40 years ago, and is a leader in these motors. You'll find them used in agriculture, forestry, construction, ...

Description: JBC Technologies, a flexible materials converter and custom die cutting solutions provider, has been named to the Berry Elite Converter Network. ...

Description: To launch new mechanical products on time and on budget, development teams must be able to iterate through designs as they optimize manufacturability and ensure their device or assembly performs as ...

Description: Engineered components, when combined into assemblies, can advance a product’s performance as they have in today’s highly efficient and reliable automobiles. New standards are set when ...

Description: Creating molded rubber parts with inserts involves considerable preparation before and after molding. These tips can help ensure a durable finished part while minimizing production costs. Overmolding ...

Description: One of my favorite things to do when the new year is starting is to roam around looking at what the tech prognosticators are prognosticating for the coming year. There's no end to the prediction ...

Description: We've all started to adjust in ways both large and small to the new reality that we are now confronted with. ...

Description: There're many options when selecting the right materials for your CNC machined parts, and it is quite a challenging work to find the exact material that meets all requirements for your product ...

Description: Anyone who has worked in the automotive industry is likely to be familiar with the acronym NVH which stands for Noise, Vibration & Harshness-a term referring to the general objective of designing cars ...

Description: Optimizing the development of your custom rubber seal can be challenging. Relying on industry specialists and considering potential manufacturing methods and production volumes will enable you to ...

Description: Most years, as we enter the height of the holiday gift-giving season, I take a look around to see what's interesting when it comes to tech-toys for kids (which I posted on a couple of weeks back). ...

Description: The molten die-casting method is the basis of the injection molding process. The injection-molding unit consists of two elements: the clamping unit, and the injection unit. Unlike extrusion, injection ...

Description: In this blog, Impro explains 5 things you need to know for providing sufficient information in an RFQ so that manufacturers can provide an accurate quotation. ...

Description: Impro provides regionalized supply solutions for castings and precision machined parts to customers from its Mexican plant facilities in San Luis Potosi. ...

Description: Machining influences assembly ease, function, and repairability of products. Our blog will help you how to select a partner for your precision machining needs. ...

Description: CNC machining is usually the most cost-effective way of putting mounting surfaces, holes, screw threads and precision bores into parts that are either cast or machined from solid. However, there are ...

Description: Our blog describes automatic visual Inspection methods and technologies that Impro employs for quality assurance of precision machining. ...

Description: Our blog, "CNC Machining Centers for Precision Metal Removal" explores this trend and explains what it means. ...

Description: Impro provides regionalized supply solutions for castings and precision machined parts to customers from its Mexican plant facilities in San Luis Potosi. ...

Description: This blog outlines Impro's Precision Machining Manufacturing Services for mission-critical components for the aerospace industry. ...

Description: The oil and gas industry sets high standards for castings and machined parts. Our blog discusses how Impro goes about meeting and exceeding these expectations. ...

Description: The most important benefit of rapid prototyping for precision machining is that it allows design engineers to test a part early in the design process. ...

Description: In this blog, we discuss a variety of considerations for selecting the right precision machining manufacturer for your product needs ...

Description: Automation equipment consist of standard and non-standard components. The quality of non-standard component is related to the normal running of whole equipment and material is the key factor for ...

Description: What goes into producing a quote? Most custom tube bending, tube laser cutting or related work typically begins with a request for quote. This first step allows us as the manufacturer to gather key ...

Description: Tubing comes in a variety of gauges (sometimes spelled ‘gage’ and abbreviated as ga.). This term refers to the wall thickness of the material. Popular gauges of tube are 10, 11, 12, 13, ...

Description: The plastics industry often gets a bad name in regards to the environment. Every other day there seems to be an article published about how much plastic is ending up in landfills, or simply dumped in ...

Description: Wood is everywhere, it’s a cheap renewable resource that humans have relied on for centuries. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best material for the job. PVC is being used more ...

Description: The part drawing is one of the most critical elements in custom tube bending and laser cutting. This file provides the key pieces of information needed to manufacture the part. The drawing shows all ...

Description: The two most common types of tubing used by fabricators to create custom parts are “seamless” and “welded”. The choice between the two is normally determined by application ...

Description: If you're a plan ahead sort of person, you may have your holiday shopping all done. If not, and you're looking around for gifts on the techie side of the toy aisle, I found a few suggestions for you. ...

Description: Today’s world demands lighter parts that can make the difference in the performance of your products. Consumer products can use a lighter part for a more ergonomic experience. Automotive ...

Description: In the demanding world of manufacturing; how you measure your parts can be one of the most challenging opportunities to overcome. There are dozens of different ways to measure the same part and if the ...

Description: RPWORLD DFMA analysis helps you reduce manufacturing risks before any actual production begins and avoid the costly reworks. Read below to find more about DFMA 1. What's the Concept of DFMA? 2. What's ...

Description: As part of EE Time's 50th anniversary celebration, they've created a virtual "Hall of Fame" for engineers "who have helped make the industry safer and cleaner!" In my last post, I wrote about two of ...

Description: This year, EE Times turns 50, and to celebrate the occasion, they're publishing a lot of interesting content on the history of the electronics industry. One thing they've done is a series of articles ...

Description: Clean, sustainable, and renewable energy is a hot topic. Our world runs on energy and our production and use of energy shouldn't put us or future generations in harm's way. How has Zygo support power ...

Description: It's not enough for industrial manufacturers to simply deliver great products anymore. Despite the natural inclination for manufacturers to keep as many product development steps as possible in house, ...

Description: With more than 20 million electric vehicles expected to hit the market by 2030, the automotive industry alone is significantly increasing demand for new products and technologies in the battery cell ...

Description: Manufacturing battery cells is a complex, demanding process with significant challenges. In part 1 of our series, we highlighted the key challenges in developing a fully automated battery ...

Description: Spraydown is a unique aero guard system that contributes towards fuel efficiency and safety in the heavy-duty trucking industry. By separating the water from the air and directing it down towards the ...

Description: The medical industry requires that components be made using extremely tight tolerances because people’s lives depend on the results. Even something as simple as a bracket to hold trays needs to ...

Description: Made from high-density, rigid cellular polyurethane material, the foam blocks can be used for thermal control from roof to the foundation - a critical element in construction. ...

Description: A customer of Engineered Profiles required a specific profile to fit a need their portfolio did not meet. This part had never been purchased or produced by the customer. The only known element in the ...

Description: The customer has a large number of SKUs and a wide range of optimal inventory levels. In order to fulfill their sales commitments to their customers, they require a short inventory replenishment lead ...

Description: When it comes to material selections for automation equipment development, it is crucial to know the performance and applications of different materials well. A handy reference for you to know the ...

Description: Advances in minimally invasive catheter-based procedures have transformed the management of many peripheral conditions. Catheter technology and production techniques are developing rapidly. However, ...

Description: Possessing a practical knowledge and understanding on material, properties, and environment will help you choose a drawn fiber that is best fit for your needs. This technical paper explores many ...

Description: The mainstay of endovascular treatment below-the-knee is typically balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, and thrombectomy, followed by stenting in more serious cases. However, despite advances, routine ...

Description: Globally, strokes remain the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability.* Endovascular treatment has been proven to significantly improve outcomes and reduce both ...

Description: Until recently, catheter liners requiring wall thicknesses < 0.001? (0.025 mm) have been limited to two production methods: film cast and free extrusion. Each of these processes results in PTFE ...

Description: Until recently, embedding a fiber optic sensor within an aircraft part without compromising the optical fibers or threatening the part's structural integrity was considered impossible in the aerospace ...

Description: Successful induction welding of thermoplastic composites relies on assuring temperature and applied pressure to be in a certain window for a specific time period. In this technical paper, you will ...

Description: Thanks to advances in minimally invasive catheter-based procedures, endovascular therapy has become a mainstay in the treatment of many neurovascular disorders. Microcatheter technology and production ...

Description: Thanks to advances in minimally invasive catheter-based procedures, structural heart diseases are now often treated through endovascular therapy. However manufacturing structural heart catheters is ...

Description: Innovative microcatheter technology and production techniques have enabled sophisticated treatments for patients with neurovascular conditions such as ischemic stroke and cerebral aneurysms. However, ...

Description: Choosing standardized parts over custom ones accelerates development, cuts costs, and enhances quality. This approach speeds up production, leverages economies of scale, and ensures component ...

Description: If you are interested in finding more information about our rapid prototype for the investment casting process and capabilities, please contact Impro today. ...

Description: This blog explains the capabilities of milling machines and lathes, covers raw material forms and surface finishes, and more ...

Description: To minimize weight, aircraft castings are brought closer to their design ideal. An understanding of tolerances helps to ensure safety factors are maintained. ...

Description: The most important benefit of rapid prototyping for sand casting, is that it allows for the thorough testing of a product early in the design process. ...

Description: Sand castings can be found in automotive, transportation, and heavy industrial machinery. Examples include engine blocks, cylinder heads, shafts, motors... ...

Description: To understand precision machining, you need to know the terms used to define measurement performance. This blog explains precision machining terminologies. ...

Description: This article looks at the six most common types of precision CNC machining processes that enable the conversion of designs into shapes with desirable accuracy. ...

Description: 5-axis CNC machining process can produce highly complex and demanding components. This article looks at the common applications of such a process. ...

Description: For mission-critical customers, the primary benefit of Nadcap certification is peace of mind, but all customers benefit regardless of the industry they serve. ...

Description: Ringling Brothers folded its tent in 2017, but it's coming back next year. And when it does, "the greatest show on earth" will be animal-free. ...

Description: The smallest design decisions can have a significant impact on the cost of your CNC machined parts. Please have a look at the 5 design tips which contain processing hole, manufacturing surface and ...

Description: Precision CNC machining is used to provide critical components in diverse industries including medical, aerospace, industrial, energy, and hydraulics. ...

Description: All sand casting tools perform the same function, but there are many design and material options. The cost implications of these choices play into the volumes required, secondary machining operations ...

Description: CNC machining renders precise results that meet specific requirements. This blog discusses cost drivers for CNC machining and solutions for reducing costs. ...

Description: Our blog post explains how 3D printing can help you make big reductions in sample and pilot production lead time for sand castings. ...

Description: Impro Provides Information on the Types of CNC Lathe Machining Processes ...

Description: Join us as we delve into three pivotal aspects of product design: Influence on Costs: How does the value of product design affect the overall cost of products? Risk of Defects: Can the design itself ...

Description: How to choose the most suitable service provider to help you get the real products or prototypes from design work? Here are four key points you should concentrate on and verify when selecting the ...

Description: Where are magnetic field mats used? ...

Description: High heat ropes are used as a seal in a wide range of high-temperature applications because of their outstanding thermal and mechanical properties. They can be manufactured from a range of substrates, ...

Description: A long-standing Minnesota Rubber & Plastics customer wanted to extend its current press fittings products with a new line for the gas market. We had previously designed a press fitting seal that ...

Description: As you know, our products are all customized products and therefore, most of you might be wondering how we decide the prices. To answer those questions, this price option sheet explains three points ...

Description: Our blog post discusses how investment casting of carbon and alloy steels can address machining challenges and will help you decide which type of steel to use. ...

Description: This blog helps you understand the difference between the vertically parted and horizontally parted green sand process and what benefit it brings. ...

Description: This article looks at the differences between conventional and non-conventional machining processes. ...

Description: It's hard to find a sand casting supplier who will consistently deliver on time, with the agreed-upon quality, for an acceptable price. Our new eBook will help. It identifies the main points to ...

Description: Heat treatment transforms internal structure, improving mechanical properties, wear resistance, machinability, and dimensional stability of aluminum castings. ...

Description: This blog post introduces the types of stainless steel used in investment casting and the benefits and applications of stainless steel investment castings. ...

Description: Ribs is an indispensable feature in the plastic injection molded parts. It is used to increase the strength of parts, facilitate the plastic melt flow as flow channel, and provide guidance, ...

Description: JBC Technologies is more than precision die-cutting - We can streamline your supply chain and reduce inventory costs. These case studies will show how we saved our customers time and money. ...

Description: Medical device manufacturing is making a comeback with the return of non-essential and elective procedures; 2022 is poised to be a defining time in industry innovations, rising to contemporary supply ...

Description: Today’s product designs for medical equipment require smaller and smaller components that are extremely durable and meet rigorous tolerance specs. Minimally invasive components deliver huge ...

Description: Ensuring your CNC parts meet functionality, aesthetics, and reliability standards is crucial, but it's equally important to design them for straightforward manufacturing and cost efficiency. Below are ...

Description: Chemical strengthening and heat strengthening/tempering are both processes for increasing the strength and durability of soda lime and other glass substrates. ...

Description: Frit is a durable, temperature resistant ink that is composed of glass and ceramic particles. ...

Description: Digital printing gives more detailed imaging when applying an image onto a material. However, screen printing is a lower cost method that provides more durable and vibrant imaging. ...

Description: Keep in mind a frequently overlooked consideration - Assembly. Designing your part to facilitate the assembly, you will get an effective and economical manufacturing process and the finished parts. 3 ...

Description: Did you know that there are simple ways to reduce the part production time and cost? Try to keep the parameters as consistent as possible, then the standard tooling can be used to reduce production ...

Description: As autonomous driving and hybrid electric vehicles continue to innovation and popularity, the automotive development trends to be challenging. With digital manufacturing services including CNC ...