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Additive or Subtractive Prototyping
7/31/2019
The day has finally come. Your new component design has been approved and now it’s time to take it to prototype. But what manufacturing process should you choose?
Specifying “Additively Manufactured” (AM) aluminum is challenging and involves an approach guided by ASTM and ISO standards that require more engineering decisions throughout the manufacturing process than typically encountered with a purchased component.
Years of experience in working with many types of materials gives manufacturing operations valuable insights in how to specify materials that will optimize product performance.
When evaluating new CNC suppliers, a decision often comes down to using a local or international supplier. While international outsourcing has some significant benefits, there are a world of differences to take into account, and smart buyers recognize and deal with them.
Protomatic is committed to helping educate and encourage the next generation of engineers, designers, and innovators. That’s why we are proud to be a sponsor of the Dexter Dreadbots — a team of local high school students with a desire to learn more about robotics.
When we think of counterfeiting, we think of coins and currency. Sometimes name brand watches or handbags. Whatever the product, counterfeiting “rips off” a customer by recreating a high value item.
The Protomatic team was very active and involved with a number of Quality Audits throughout the year. Trained QMS auditors for internal, customer, and external auditing probed deeply into the company and presented a number of positive and constructive suggestions.
It’s extremely important that your supplier for your aerospace CNC machining is the most reliable and precise in the industry. When a plane full of people starts leaving the ground, only the most dependable choice is acceptable.
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) is a major concern in the aviation, space, and defense industry, as well as other manufacturing industries. It is interesting that no FOD requirements are noted in the AS9100D standard.
Protomatic is always working to provide our customers with the best quality and value in the business. This means we are constantly seeking out opportunities to implement new technologies and best practices that ultimately benefit our customers.
The changing demands in the aerospace industry mean CNC machine shops can no longer be content to simply machine components. They must now concern themselves with the lifetime performance of the component.
