Custom Manufacturing & Fabricating White Papers

Contract Manufacturing/ Hauck Case Study
Description: This brief case study details the many benefits accrued by Hauck Manufacturing by outsourcing their composites business to McClarin Plastics. It highlights the benefits of contract manufacturing such as reduction of production costs, elimination of... More
Publisher: McClarin Plastics, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-03-31

Technical Guide: How to Match Today's Laser Cutting Technology to Application Requirements - Part I
Description: First part of a two-part technical guide, this paper demonstrates how to match today's laser cutting technology to application requirements and offers insights into how various features of laser cutting systems translate into capabilities for... More
Publisher: Spartanics
Release Date: 2009-03-06

Technical Guide: How to Match Today's Laser Cutting Technology to Application Requirements - Part II
Description: Concluding part of a two-part technical guide for matching today's laser cutting technology to application requirements, this paper focuses on the impact of laser scan head design and the scan head control software on the quality of the laser... More
Publisher: Spartanics
Release Date: 2009-03-06

Deep Draw Technology: Making High-Quality Mission-Critical Parts Affordable to Produce
Description: Emphasizing the need for a reliable technology for producing failsafe mission-critical cylindrical parts, this paper presents Buckeye Shapeform deep draw process as an affordable technology for making high-quality mission-critical parts. It reviews... More
Publisher: Buckeye ShapeForm
Release Date: 2009-02-05

Tooling Press Release
Description: This paper comprises of an interview conducted by TPR with Jack W. Sparacio, Precident & CEO of Plastics Engineering and Development, Inc. (PEDI), and Sales Manager Dick Manson. It provides an insight into PEDI's core competencies, and its... More
Publisher: PEDI - Plastics Engineering & Development, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-01-30

Development of Centrifugal Formed Aluminum Alloys as a Viable Substitute for Forged or Wrought Components
Description: Describing the processing and cost benefits of centrifugal forming of Aluminum components, this paper presents the development of centrifugal formed Aluminum Alloys as a viable substitute for forged or wrought components. It states the chemical... More
Publisher: Johnson Centrifugal Technology
Release Date: 2008-10-31

In-House or Outsource - The Parylene Coating Decision
Description: This paper reviews the two process alternatives available to users of protective Parylene conformal coating, relying on an external custom coating provider, or establishing in-house coating capabilities. It also evaluates the cost components,... More
Publisher: Para Tech Coating, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-10-21

A Durable Fiber Optic End-Face
Description: The advantages offered by Megladon's Hardened-Lens Contact (HLC) termination process for fiber optic end-faces over conventional polishing/finishing processes are presented in this paper. It illustrates the benefits of using a lens structure on the... More
Publisher: Megladon Manufacturing Group, Ltd.
Release Date: 2008-09-18

Physical Prototypes: A Necessary Step or Needless Bottleneck?
Description: Analyzing the drawbacks of using physical prototypes in the product development process, this white paper explores the possibilities of virtual prototyping as a cost effective alternative to physical prototyping. It describes the major bottleneck... More
Publisher: 3dvision Technologies Corp.(Corporate Offices)
Release Date: 2008-04-21

Industrial Etching Case Study: Next Generation Golf Club Design
Description: This case study reviews Photo-Chemical Machining (PCM) or etching provided by ChemArt for a leading golf club manufacturer to test out prototypes for new club head groove designs. The process of PCM which is also known as Rapid Controlled... More
Publisher: ChemArt Company
Release Date: 2008-03-28