Jul 21, 2022Member-onlyChoosing a Fabrication Method (Prototyping vs Mass Production)As we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips, to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn More. As technologies evolve, we see an increasing number of different ways to fabricate our products. From…Manufacturing5 min readManufacturing5 min read
Jun 14, 2022Member-onlySurface Finishing for Sheet Metal Fabricated PartsAs we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips, to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn More. Sheet metal fabrication is a process that involves cutting, bending, punching, welding any many other possible…Sheet Metal6 min readSheet Metal6 min read
Jun 2, 2022Member-onlySupports in 3D Printing and How to Reduce Them (FDM)As we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn more. What are supports? 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process where material is layered over and…5 min read5 min read
May 22, 2022Member-onlyMaterials for Machining PlasticAs we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn more. If you are prototyping plastic parts, there’s 2 common approaches that can be taken. Firstly, 3D…Factorem2 min readFactorem2 min read
May 11, 2022Member-onlyEngineering fitsAs we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn more. What is a Fit? When designing a part or assembly, engineering fits are typically employed as…Tolerances4 min readTolerances4 min read
Apr 12, 2022Member-onlyHow to communicate CMF: Color, Material and Finish!As we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn more. Industrial designers, product engineers and manufacturing engineers all work in tandem to push out products that…Color3 min readColor3 min read
Feb 24, 2022Member-onlyAcceptable File Formats for Factorem’s Platform!As we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn more. Factorem is a one-stop shop for custom prototyping in SE-Asia. If you want to upload files…Manufacturing3 min readManufacturing3 min read
Nov 22, 2021Member-onlyWire EDM IntroductionAs we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips to manufacturing hardware —, in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn more. Here is an article written by our engineering team that will provide you with background information about…Factorem3 min readFactorem3 min read
Oct 26, 2021Member-onlyBenefits of Powder Coating SteelAs we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips, to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn More. The powder coating process was developed in the late 1940s and grew in popularity in the…Powder Coating Service3 min readPowder Coating Service3 min read
Oct 1, 2021Member-only6 Reasons why you should create 2D drawings for your designsAs we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips, to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake. Learn More. Both design and manufacturing processes are progressing and developing faster than ever before. With the advent…Drafting4 min readDrafting4 min read
