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Types of Packaging – A Thomas Buying Guide

This guide provides a basic summary of some of the common types of packaging in use today, characterized primarily by their material of construction. Read more

More About Contract Manufacturing

With many businesses facing high-start up costs and limited resources, companies often turn to contract manufacturing, also known as outsourcing. Contract manufacturing is used in many consumer... Read more

Understanding Powder Coating

This article focuses on powder coating, outlining the basics of the powder coating process and the necessary components and mechanics of the powder coating system. Additionally, the article explores the benefits and limitations of the powder coating process and provides some of the considerations manufacturers must keep in mind when choosing a coating service provider. Read more

All About Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) — What it is and What it is Used For

This article explains how electrical discharge machining, also known as EDM, works. It also looks at the different types of EDM, and the advantages and disadvantages of this metal machining process. Read more

All About Waterjet Cutting Services

This article presents a brief discussion of waterjet cutting services including the fundamentals of the operation and how it compares to similar cutting technologies. Read more

Understanding Metal Stamping

A metal stamping process guide, with steps, different types of presses, advantages of stamping, and the different types of stamping operations. Read more

More About Welding Services

Welding services can come from a variety of sources and can offer several different types of consumer needs. For whatever type of building needs that you may have, welding services can help make... Read more

Types of Metal Fabrication Processes

What is metal fabrication? An overview of metal fabrication, types of fabrication, and tips for choosing a custom fabricator for a project. Read more

Injection Molding Process Variants & Design Considerations

This article provides details on the Injection Molding process including process variants and design considerations. Read more

What is CNC Turning?

This article explains how CNC turning works, the types of CNC turning, and the machining process's applications. Read more