Custom Manufacturing & Fabricating White Papers

Selecting Cabling and Connectors for Industrial Ethernet Applications
Description: The important considerations to take into account when deciding on which type of cables and connectors to use for specific industrial Ethernet applications are presented in this paper. It states the importance of considering the environmental... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

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

Early Supplier Involvement - The Power of Alliance
Description: Stating the need for keeping pace with rapid technological and materials development for realizing efficient product development initiatives, this paper outlines the necessity to tap into a supplier's capabilities allowing an access to innovative... More
Publisher: McClarin Plastics, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-03-01

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