Tagged: plastic gears
How Online 3D-Print Tools Have Changed Prototyping
By Preston Souza Over time, the tools and services available within every engineer’s “toolbox” have evolved, and some of the most important services for the modern age are online 3D print services and tools. More than ever...
As fine as a human hair: new igus micro gears with 0.2 module
By Michael Rielly The micro gears’ delicate teeth make them suitable for very precise applications in small installation spaces October 5th, 2023 – Engineers around the world are designing increasingly compact products. To meet their...
What are the main benefits of using polymer gears?
By Erin Kemal When considering the benefits of using polymer gears over conventional metal ones, there are key benefits that stick out: weight reduction, corrosion resistance and low cost. We are finding that more...
Plastic gears vs metal gears: Which is the better option?
By Michael Moalli The debate between plastic and metal components is a seemingly never-ending one. However, discourse has shifted in recent years in favor of plastic due to the wide range of benefits it...
iglide® bearings for automotive thermal management systems
By Jared Worth Proper thermal management is always a concern for automotive manufacturers. Without it, significant damage or even complete failure of essential systems like the engine would occur. But as components in vehicles...
Best practice: How do I 3D print a food-safe component?
An increasing number of companies are advertising food-safe materials and offering more and more materials for processing and packaging in the food industry. But the public eye is also increasingly focused on the plastics...