Digital manufacturing guides
Comprehensive knowledge and best practices to get the most out of the manufacturing technologies we use at Kemal. Everything you need to know about 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication.
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- Read our complete guides on manufacturing for prototyping, production and legacy part sourcing.
- Cut costs and lead times with expert design advice from Kemal engineers.
- Learn the mechanics behind 3D printers, 3- to 5-axis CNC machines, injection molding instalations and sheet metal fabricaton technologies.
- Explore engineering materials and surface finishing methodologies.
- Get hands-on guidance based on over ten years sourcing six million custom parts and counting.
Over 6 million parts delivered to 35,000+ companies
Produce better parts with our in-depth guides
We have always been (and continue to be) committed to delivering the best service possible to our customers. While this often means producing the best quality product, assisting customers to ensure their part is well prepared for a successful production, before the order is placed, is equally important.
The following guides are resources written by us from years of experience to help you design effectively for production.
The following guides are resources written by us from years of experience to help you design effectively for production.
3D Printing guide
The Complete Engineering Guide
Learn all you need to know about 3D printing in 30 minutes or less. Whether you are just getting started or you’re an experienced engineer, you’ll find this guide packed with useful tips and information – updated for 2020.
CNC Machining
The Complete Engineering Guide
Learn all you need to know about CNC machining in 25 minutes or less. Whether you are an experienced design engineer or just getting started with CNC, this guide is for you.
Injection molding
The manufacturing & design guide
In this guide you’ll find everything you need to know about injection molding. Master the technology’s basic principles and learn actionable design tips fast that will save you time and cut costs.
Sheet metal fabrication
The manufacturing & design guide
Learn how to effectively design sheet metal parts. This guide starts with the basics and moves toward design best practices and advice on material selection, finishings and fastenings, with a focus on two sheet metal fabrication processes: bending and laser cutting.
Metal 3D printing
Additive technologies compared
Metal 3D printing is currently on the rise. This guide will show you how to get the most out of Metal Additive Manufacturing. Get a complete overview of today’s metal 3D printing landscape, master its unique benefits & limitations & learn when and how to use the three most popular metal 3D printing technologies: DMLS/SLM, Binder Jetting and Metal Extrusion.
