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Determining the Service Life of 3D-Printed Plastic Components

In this post, read about the service life of 3d printed parts from igus®, which are made from durable materials & have extremely low wear rates.

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Should your warehouse invest in robotics?

Let''s look at the major pros and cons to understand how robotics help fulfillment centers improve their processes.

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Decisions, Decisions: 3D Printer or 3D Printing Service?

In this post, read about when it is best to buy your own 3d printer and when it is best to opt for 3d printing services like those offered by igus®.

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3D Printing with Wear-Resistant Plastics

In this post, read about the industrial 3d printing service offered by igus®, which produces industrial grade parts that go beyond just prototyping.

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Cable Monitoring with Smart Plastics: What It Is & How It Works

In this post, read about the CF.Q cable failure sensor system developed by igus®, which detects cable failure in advance.

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What Are the Types of Internal Separators for Energy Chains?

In this post, read about the importance of proper separation for cables within a cable carrier & the different types of interior separators offered by igus®.

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Quick Tips For Growing Your CNC Machine Shop Business

Let''s review how your CNC machine shop can perfect a growth strategy that wins new agreements despite today''s challenging obstacles.

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Design tips: multi-material parts from the 3D printer

Learn design tips from the wear resistant 3D printing experts about how to design parts that utilize mixed filaments materials.

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There’s an Easier Way to Strip Your Cables

In this post, read about the development of the CFStrip from igus®, and how it was devised to be an easier method for stripping highly specialized cable.

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Solar Panels: Internal Tests Confirm the Reliability of Engineered Plastic Components

In this post, read about the internal testing that takes place within our test laboratory to calculate and improve wear & tear for solar panels.

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What You Should Know About Lubricating Plastic Threads

In this post, read about lubricating plastic threads, even with self-lubricating properties & why self-lubricating plastic nuts are still superior to metal.

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How to assemble a spindle motor

In this post, learn how spindle motors work and how to assemble one yourself.

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3 Ways to Reduce Costs of Injection-Molded Parts

In this post, we discuss reducing the costs of injection molding parts for your application, and three ways that could help.

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The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Plastic Plain Bearings

In this post, read about the 3 most common misconceptions about bearings, and why you might want to start using them more in your applications.

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What Is Axial Play and How Can You Reduce It?

In this post, read about the lost movement, or backlash, that can occur with threaded nuts made from plastic and how you can reduce the backlash.

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How to Solder On Your Own and Get High Quality Results

In this post, read about how you can solder materials yourself right from home and still produce high-quality results.

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Tips for Gluing Plastic Plain Bearings

In this post, read about why glueing in your plastic bearings may be the only option sometimes, and how you can do this properly.

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Cable Abrasion: What You Should Know

In this post, read about how cable abrasion occurs and why abrasion resistant cables are extremely important for the life of certain applications.

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Ball Screw vs. Lead Screw: How To Choose The Right One

In this post, Matt Mowry, drylin Product Manager, discusses the difference between ball screws and lead screws and when to use each for your application.

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Why are Cables Different Colors?

In this post, we discuss the different color of cables and their outer jackets, and why these colors are important all around the world.

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How Does Moisture Affect Plain Bearings?

In this post, we discuss how moisture can affect metal plain bearings and their installation points, and why plastic materials are often the ideal solution.

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