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Parts Badger Adds New Collaborative Robot for Mill Station
PartsBadger completed the installation and programming for another new collaborative robot to complete 3, 4, and 5-axis milling jobs in their Cedarburg, Wisconsin manufacturing facility.
Injection Molding – What You Need To Know
Injection molding consists of taking a polymer-based material and melting it before injecting it into a steel or aluminum cavity. The melted plastic is pressurized with high heat and forced through a small hole known as a sprue.
Difference Between Drilling and Tapping
Drilling and tapping are both processes that involve using specific cutting tools to remove metal from an object in order to create either a threaded hole or simply a smooth hole in the object’s surface.
3D Milling – A Complete Guide
3D milling machines, also known as CNC machining centers, are computer-controlled tools used to create complex parts from raw materials like plastic, wood and metal.
What is 5 Axis Milling
What is 5 Axis Milling? When it comes to machine tools, five-axis milling refers to milling machines that have the ability to machine in three dimensions and can also rotate on their own axis. A typical five-axis milling machine allows you to mill complicated shapes...
PartsBadger Hire New QC Lead
Parts Badger Hire New QC Lead Parts Badger has hired a new QC Lead in January to expand the business. Kris Haessler will take charge of creating quality products for customers. He will manage hard gaging, programming the CMM, putting quality procedures in place, and...
Differences Between 3, 4, and 5 Axis Milling
The differences between 3 axis milling, 4 axis milling, and 5 axis milling can be confusing at first, so we’ve created this guide to help you understand how each one works and which one will best suit your needs.
Waterjet Milling Guide
Waterjet milling, also known as hydro milling, involves the use of high-pressure water mixed with abrasive grains or particles to perform machining tasks and shape materials. Waterjet mills offer some distinct advantages over conventional milling tools, such as high...
FDM 3D Printing Benefits
FDM 3D Printing Benefits An FDM (Fused Deposition Model) 3D printer is a tool that creates rapid prototypes through filaments. 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process, which is the complete opposite of a subtractive process. FDM 3D printers use filaments, or...
3D Printed Applications Guide
Today, there are a myriad of 3D printed applications across different industries that allows businesses to create products that would be difficult or impossible to make otherwise.
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