Category: injection molding

Electroforming This is a very similar process to (hut not the same as) electroplating. Whereas with plating a deposit of about 25 [im is the norm, electroforming can he millimetres thick. Nickel or cobalt—nickel is deposited onto a former, which is made from an inert material, often acrylic. Other former materials may be used but…

Drilling Machines Drilling is considered by many to be the fastest and most economical metal-cutting or machining process. A small drill press which will take /2-in. diameter drills is a popular and inexpensive machine for drilling, reaming, lapping, tapping, spot-facing, or counter-boring small holes. Holes as large as 3 in. in diameter are drilled on…