Combining 3D Printing and Sheet Metal Processing: Exploring Applications and Development Prospects

Application of 3D Printing in Sheet Metal Processing1. Prototyping3D printing technology can produce prototypes of sheet metal parts quickly and cost-effectively, facilitating design verification and ...

sheet metal 3D printing

PCB Design Layout Guidelines for Routing

1. Length Control in RoutingLength controlling is very important in PCB design. The traces should be kept as short as possible to avoid introducing unnecessary interference due to excessive length. Fo...

PCB Design Guideline PCB Routing PCB Layout

Meet the Winners of Kicad Design Contest

Dear PCBWayers,We are delighted to see the enthusiastic response to the KiCad Design Contest held in April 2024. Over two months of creative explosion, we received more than 160 entries. We sincerely ...

Winners Kicad Design Contest Electronics Design Contest

Introduction and comparison of laser cutting, waterjet cutting and plasma cutting

Sheet metal cutting is a critical step in the manufacturing process, and different cutting methods are suitable for different materials and application scenarios. In this article, we will introduce th...

sheet metal laser cutting waterjet cutting plasma cutting

Crowdfunding Project——PwrTool 500

PwrTool 500 is a power shunt and battery monitor. It is built on the FLIP_C3 development board, providing GPIO expandability, and is equipped with a powerful 5V, 2A buck converter, a 16-bit current se...

Test Equipment; Power Management

Advanced 8-CH RC Transmitter and Receiver using stm32f103 and Nrf24l01

The 8-channel RC transmitter and receiver system crafted for the STUDENTS is a highly intricate and technologically advanced solution tailored for remote-controlled applications. By harnessing the cap...

PCB layout PCB Design KiCAD Altium Designer CircuitMaker

How should the solder mask color be chosen for color-printed PCBs?

In the process of manufacturing colored printed circuit boards (PCBs), the choice of solder mask color is crucial as it directly relates to the realization of design intentions and the creation of vis...

Color PCB Printing UV Printing Solder Mask

Crowdfunding Project——ESPNetLink

ESPNetLink is an LTE and GPS module designed specifically for IoT connectivity and vehicle tracking scenarios. It is powered directly by the USB interface of WiCAN Pro or the USB port of the vehicle, ...

Wi-Fi Home Automation

Taking a look at how to create ESP8266 from PCB level also taking EMC regulations into consideration

In this article, I will be sharing with you the way the ESP8266EX is made from PCB level.SchematicThis was done using the PCB software known as Kicad. I used the ESP8266 datasheet to understand the co...

PCB layout PCB Design KiCAD CircuitMaker

Crowdfunding Project——Ubo Pod

Ubo Pod is a versatile Raspberry Pi development platform that boasts consumer-grade quality and open-source accessibility, allowing users to customize it according to their needs. Designed with both d...

Home Automation Crowdfunding Project

Reasons for shrinkage of injection molded parts

Shrinkage of injection molded parts refers to the phenomenon of dimensional reduction of plastic parts after cooling during the injection molding process. This is due to the volume contraction that oc...

shrinkage injection molded

How to generate Gerber files from CircuitMaker 2.2.1.6?

This guide is about how to export Gerber file from CircuitMaker 2.2.1.6.Step 1: Open the PCB design file first, and then open the "Project" menu and click "Generate outputs", as shown below.Step 2: Af...

CircuitMaker Gerber PCB

Differences between thermoplastic and thermoset plastic materials

Thermosetting PlasticsThermosetting Plastics are polymers that irreversibly cure to form a rigid structure when heated or chemically treated. Once set, these materials cannot be melted or remolded. Th...

thermoplastic thermoset plastic difference applications

Crowdfunding Project——Porter

Porter is a headphone amplifier with a standard 1/4-inch jack. Users can switch effects as usual with their feet or play using short jumpers. Porter adjusts the sound to provide amplifier-like respons...

Audio & Music Crowdfunding Project

Why the .stl file can not be used for CNC?

The reasons why STL files cannot be used for CNC machining are as follows:Differences in geometric representationSTL files: use a mesh of triangles to represent the 3D model. Each surface is made up o...

stl file cnc

Meet the Winners of PCBWay's 10th Anniversary Badge Design Contest

Dear contestants,At this momentous occasion of PCBWay's 10th anniversary, we are delighted to announce the winners of the badge design competition! We received many fantastic badge designs, and after ...

Crowdfunding Project——ReactLED Panels

ReactLED is a modular LED platform designed for multi-functionality. It consists of multiple PCB panels, each equipped with a 4x4 RGB LED array and proximity sensors that respond to nearby objects. Th...

LEDs Crowdfunding Project

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of plastics and metals in CNC

Advantages and Disadvantages of Plastics in CNC MachiningAdvantagesFaster machining speeds: Plastics are faster to machine because of their lower hardness, which makes them easier to cut and machine c...

cnc maching advantages disadvantages

Crowdfunding Project——Lime AC Case 2.0

The Lime AC Case 2.0 is an aluminum enclosure specifically designed for the LimeSDR Mini 2.0. It has been upgraded from the original version to perfectly fit the latest LimeSDR Mini model, providing o...

Crowdfunding Project

Understanding UL94 Ratings and Flame Retardant Materials

Introduction:UL 94 is a standard established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to evaluate the flammability of plastic materials used in devices and appliances. It provides a classification system bas...

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