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VMT’s blog aims to share our practical experience and knowledge accumulated during the manufacturing and product development process. Our goal is to use these articles to help you improve product design and increase your understanding of CNC machining, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing, and surface treatment technologies. The information we provide is designed to provide actionable guidance and insights for your CNC machining projects.

HDPE vs Nylon

HDPE vs. Nylon: Key Properties, Tips, and CNC Machining Performance

Compare HDPE vs. Nylon for CNC machining. Discover their key properties, pros and cons, cost differences...

PVC CNC Machining

PVC CNC Machining: Overcoming Common Defects, Pros and Cons, and Vs Other

Discover how to prevent burrs, warping, discoloration, and uneven surfaces in PVC CNC machining. Read our guide...

HDPE vs. PVC

HDPE vs. PVC: Pros and Cons, Uses, and CNC Machining Performance

HDPE and PVC are two of the most commonly used thermoplastics. Although they both present a dense.

CNC machined HDPE parts

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Properties, Advantages, and CNC Machining Tips

Learn about HDPE material properties and CNC machining tips! This guide covers HDPE advantages, speeds and...

Precision CNC machined PC parts

Machining Polycarbonate: A Complete Guide to CNC Machining Polycarbonate Parts

PC parts is highly prone to whitening, cracking, and environmental stress cracking (ESC). This guide...

ABS vs Polycarbonate(PC)

ABS vs Polycarbonate(PC): Properties, Uses, Machining, and Pros and Cons

ABS fits cost-sensitive, non-transparent, paint-finished CNC parts; PC fits transparent, high-impact, high...