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Our blogs are a mix of tips, fun, announcements, and education on topics that range from rapid manufacturing to the challenges of doing business in China to the hard realities of product development. There is something for everyone so check them out and send us an email if you have any topics you would like to see covered.
A Look at the Advancements in Rapid Prototype Machining for High-Quality Prototyping
PrototypesRapid prototyping technologies make it faster and easier to design and test new parts, ensuring smoother and cost-effective development. Rapid prototype machining remains a proven technology...
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Top SLA Prototype Service Providers in the Market
PrototypesIf you need to make aesthetic models, patterns, or custom molds , SLA rapid prototyping can save you time and money. Many companies in the automotive, jewelry...
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The Role of CNC Machining in Modern Prototyping
PrototypesOne of the challenges of product development is transforming ideas into tangible objects quickly and cost-effectively. CNC machining can help with that. It makes rapid prototyping...
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Sheet Metal Prototype Services: Rapid Solutions for Industrial Needs
PrototypesDo you need to make a prototype from sheet metal? We can help! At HLH Prototypes, we have the capabilities and technologies to provide custom sheet metal fabrication,...
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How Online 3D Printing Services are Transforming Prototyping
3D Printing PrototypesGiven how fast-paced the product development landscape is, prototype companies like HLH Prototypes are changing the game. By providing online 3D printing services, we make additive manufacturing...
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A Guide to Direct Metal Laser Sintering and Its Role in Advanced Prototyping
3D Printing3D printing is often associated with manufacturing plastic parts, but technologies like direct metal laser sintering make it possible to print metal parts, too. At HLH Prototypes,...
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2025 Growth and Trends in the 3D Printing Industry
3D PrintingDesigning a new product calls for a high-quality prototype that can help you evaluate and test your design. Our online 3D printing services can help with that....
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Simple Guide to Surface Finish in Rapid Prototyping
Rapid Injection MouldingRapid prototyping is an important process in product development. It helps turn ideas into physical models for testing or presentation. A key factor in making a...
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What are the differences between CNC and 3D Printing Services at HLH Prototypes?
3D Printing CNC MachiningCNC machines and 3D printers are powerful tools used for production and prototyping, but they operate in different ways. Each has its own strengths and uses....
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How to Use 3D Printing for Injection Molding?
Injection Molding3D printing has greatly advanced. It's not just for making small prototypes or models anymore. Nowadays, 3D printing is used in many industries, including manufacturing. One...
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What Is Injection Molding Side Action and How It Works
Injection MoldingDespite the growing popularity of 3D printing, rapid injection molding remains a preferred manufacturing technique for making complex and intricate parts. We specialize in both methods...
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Top 10 SLS 3D Printing Services You Should Know About
3D PrintingSelective laser sintering (SLS) is a popular industrial 3D printing technology for building prototypes and end-use parts. It’s among our specialties here at HLH Prototypes, and...
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The Growth of Plastic Molding Industry in China
Injection MoldingInjection molding is a versatile manufacturing process capable of producing a wide range of plastic products, from parts to containers and toys. Plastic molding in China...
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Benefits of Collaborating with Chinese Prototype Manufacturers
Sheet MetalManufacturing a sheet metal prototype does not have to be costly and time-consuming, thanks to manufacturers in China. At HLH Prototypes, we are proud to be...
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Innovative Techniques in Sheet Metal Prototyping
Sheet MetalWe offer sheet metal rapid prototyping services for a variety of parts, including brackets, weldments, and housings, here at HLH Prototypes. Our ultra-low minimum order quantity...
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3+2 Axis CNC Machining: How It Works and Why It Matters?
CNC MachiningIf you need China CNC machining services, look no further than HLH Prototypes. We offer CNC machining for rapid prototyping and end-use manufacturing to provide precise...
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The Importance of On-Machine Inspection for Achieving Precision in Machining
CNC MachiningQuality control is one of our priorities as a rapid prototype manufacturing service provider — in fact, this commitment to quality makes us stand out from...
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Springs in 3D Printing: What You Need to Know About Their Pros and Cons
3D PrintingSprings are widely used in many applications and come in different designs to meet specific requirements. If you’re developing a new spring, you will want to...
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Precision CNC Machining in China: Achieving Excellence in Manufacturing
CNC MachiningCNC machining is known for delivering accuracy and precision that is costlier and more challenging to achieve with manual techniques. This is why it’s one of...
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Low-Volume Production: Benefits and Best Practices
ProductionMany of today’s manufacturing technologies are designed for mass production. The problem is that not all projects require hundreds of thousands or millions of identical parts....
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Benefits of Injection Molding for Metal Devices
Injection MoldingOur injection molding services offer a rapid, cost-effective solution for producing new metal devices. This rapid tooling solution can deliver 1 to 100,000 production-grade parts from...
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Advantages of Using Urethane Rollers in Industrial Applications
IndustrialMany manufacturing processes depend on urethane rollers for high-stress applications. This is because these components can withstand harsh conditions and environments, making them capable of handling...
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What Materials Are Used in Injection Moulding?
Injection MoldingInjection moulding is a widely used method for making many different plastic products, from small medical gadgets to large car parts. It's a quick and flexible...
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CNC Machining of Stainless Steel: Some Quick Tips
CNC MachiningDue to its ability to provide accurate and effective production methods, CNC machining has completely changed the manufacturing sector. Stainless steel, which is valued for its...
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CNC Machining Services: Precision and Efficiency in Prototyping
CNC MachiningPrecision and efficiency are essential in every manufacturing process. This is why we’re committed to delivering world-class, manufacturing-standard online CNC machining services in China. You can...
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What Is Rubber Molding and Ways to Make Rubber Molded Parts
Injection MoldingDo you need to make models of rubber-like plastic parts? At HLH Prototypes, we understand the importance of prototyping to ensure high-quality end-use products. Our prototype...
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Optimizing CNC Designs: Sharp Corner Techniques
CNC MachiningSharp corners can be challenging to create with CNC prototyping. But don’t worry—this doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to redesign your product or use another...
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Key Benefits of Using Plastic Molding for Pallet Production
Injection MouldingPlastic pallets help companies boost productivity and efficiency in transporting, storing, and organizing goods. These rigid structures are critical to the logistics and supply chain industry,...
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FDM Rapid Prototyping: A Closer Look at Fused Deposition Modeling
PrototypesAre you interested in fused deposition modeling or FDM 3D printing? It’s among the additive manufacturing technologies we offer here at HLH Prototypes. Explaining FDM 3D...
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CNC Prototyping: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency
CNC MachiningIf you need high-quality and fast prototypes done cost-effectively, talk to our team here at HLH Prototypes. As a leading China-based CNC machining manufacturer, we cater...
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