Do you have a preference for laser or CNC cut mirrors? Both processes are good processes and both processes have their advantages and disadvantages. You will be much happier if you select the right process for your application, and can avoid problems if you follow a...
The plastic used in mirrors (typically acrylic or polycarbonate) is a thermal insulator. This means that when there is a change in temperature, one side of a piece of plastic may be warmer than the other, and it takes some time for the heat to soak through and...
Defects are part of plastics manufacturing. When a defect causes a halt in production, the manufacturer has to dig deep to find the source of the problem, following a method, asking the right questions and using whatever intellectual tools he or she has to attack the...
Walking the fine line between remaining profitable and remaining competitive is a difficult balancing act for most suppliers. Manufacturers who purchase key components from their suppliers are, of course, concerned with price. Knowing how a supplier determines price...
Every time a CNC machine cuts a piece of plastic, it is the result of a deep unification of man, machine and computer. Sure, the end result is just a tool drilling into material, and what’s so special about that, right? Well, long before any cutting or drilling takes...
Cutting the perfect shape with the cleanest edge without raising cost is only possible if no mistakes are made, no labor is squandered, and no material is wasted during the manufacturing process. In order to provide the best quality product with the best value to...
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