Manufacturing guides
Produce better parts with these comprehensive guides to the manufacturing technologies we offer at Metal Market. Based on our years of experience producing millions of parts, these best practices and tips will steer you through the production process.
3D printing guide
Explore the 3D printing technologies engineers use to manufacture prototypes and end-use parts.
3D printing services →
CNC machining guide
Learn the basics of milling, turning and using multi-axis CNC machines to create accurate custom parts.
CNC machining services →
Injection molding guide
Master the injection molding process for manufacturing at scale, from tooling and mold design to production runs.
Injection molding services →
Sheet metal fabrication guide
Find out about manufacturing custom parts using high-precision bending and laser cutting.
Sheet metal fabrication services →
Metal 3D printing guide
Compare the technologies behind functional metal parts that can be 3D printed on demand.
Metal 3D printing services →
Guide to plastics
Choose plastics with the right properties for injection molding, 3D printing or CNC machining.
Plastic services →More resources for engineers
- 3D printed injection molds: Materials compared
- How 3D printing grips, jigs and fixtures keeps manufacturing costs down
- 3D printing STL files: A step-by-step guide
- 3D printing vs. CNC machining: Which is better for prototyping and end-use parts?
- How to design parts for metal 3D printing
- How much does 3D printing cost? Tips for reducing your manufacturing costs