Ceramic Powders: How It’s Made & Used

Ceramic powder is a type of granular material that comprises different ceramics and oxides such as aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, and silicon oxide, as well as carbides and nitrides. It’s...

Ceramic Sintering Explained

Sintering is the process of compacting solid materials that result in a more durable, stronger, and harder mass due to pressure and high heat that force the atoms to bond...

8 Secondary Machining Process in Plastic Injection Molding

Secondary machining processes follow primary manufacturing methods. Plastic injection molding manufacture utilizes different secondary processes to improve aesthetics, tolerance, dimensional integrity, and surface finish of molded parts. Learning more about...

5 Commonly Used Resins in Plastic Injection Molding

Different types of resins feature different properties and benefits. Understanding their characteristics is essential for choosing the proper material for your plastic injection molding project and ensuring optimal manufacturability and...

7 Reasons for Plastic Parts vs. Metal Parts

Metal part production allows for tight tolerances and offers favorable properties such as excellent stiffness and strength. However, advancements in plastic injection mold manufacturing and new materials that offer characteristics...

12 Uses of Aluminium Oxide Part 2

Alumina, alumina powder, or aluminium oxide is a compound used in production of aluminum, a metal widely applied throughout industries. However, the scope of its application encompasses a number of...

12 Uses of Aluminium Oxide Part 1

Aluminium oxide, also known as activated alumina or alumina powder, is a chemical compound distilled from bauxite. Its chemical, mechanical, and other characteristics make it ideal for a large scope...