Most Commonly Used Plastics in CNC Machining: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a versatile plastic known for its strength and impact resistance. It’s tough enough to handle heavy use, yet easy to machine, making it a favorite for both prototypes and production parts. Found in everything from automotive components to electronic housings, ABS strikes a sweet spot between durability and affordability. That […]
Sand Casting vs. Die Casting?
Functionally, the differences between sand casting and die casting are extensive. Die casting uses steel cavities, while sand casting uses sand molds. Die-cast tools offer higher dimensional accuracy/repeatability than sand casts. They also have high durability, often allowing thousands of casts before reconditioning—whereas, sand casts are not reusable. Die-cast tools and equipment are very costly, […]
