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- 31 December 2025
What is Heat Treatment of Metals? Types & Applications What is heat treatment?
Although most people don’t know what heat treatment is, it’s actually an essential part of the manufacturing process. That’s because heat treating alter the microstructure of metal in order for the material to better withstand wear and tear. Heat treatmen Read More
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- 06 November 2025
VaporFuse Surfacing an enhanced post-treatment for your 3D parts
With the constant growth of Additive Manufacturing and its fields of application, the demand for 3D-printed parts is als... Read More
surface-finishes
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- 06 November 2025
Electroplating Vs Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coating What is Electroplating?
The tool is placed inside a liquid solution and connected to a cathode, or negative pole of a power supply (think negati... Read More
surface-finishes
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- 06 November 2025
Guide for surface roughness
Definition The Arithmetic Average Roughness, noted as Ra, is the absolute average relative to the base length. For sim... Read More
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Surface finishes options for metal 3D Prints
Metal 3D printing has completely revolutionized the manufacturing industry by enabling the rapid and cost-effective prod...
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Surface Finishes for CNC Machined Parts
The first impression of any CNC machined part lies in its external appearance and visual representation to onlookers. Th...
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Painting vs Powder Coating
When it comes to adding protective and decorative finishes to various surfaces, two popular methods have emerged: painti...
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8 Things You Need to Know About Anodizing Aluminum
Aluminum is a versatile metal that is widely used in various industries for its lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resi...
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Electroplating vs. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coating: A Comparative Analysis
n the realm of surface finishing and coating technologies, Electroplating and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) stand out...
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Electroplating Metal 3D Prints: A Guide to Enhancing Surface Finishes
When it comes to 3D printing, metal prints already offer exceptional strength, durability, and a professional appearance...
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