It might not be much to some, but it is exciting to need this many motors to fill orders.3yr ⋅ TrueLC ⋅ r/manufacturing
Probably will get a lot of heat from this, but I work at a plant. It is Really hard to manufacture things with support that works from home. Maybe 40 hours is too much, but full remote is not fair to the people putting the time to keep operations running. Thoughts?2yr ⋅ enlistedoden ⋅ r/manufacturing
What’s the terminology you would use to describe this bolt?2mo ⋅ champagneinmexico2 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Engineers & office workers were working on the product line due to labor shortage. It's a common problem for factories in China.3yr ⋅ Xuemeipk ⋅ r/manufacturing
How I feel about my job that makes me work the POS CNC machine for 20 + days in a row without an off day...1yr ⋅ ExoGeniVI ⋅ r/manufacturing
PIM QE here. Walked in to this today. How did no one notice this?! Do your process verifications, people!1yr ⋅ Azaarus ⋅ r/manufacturing
Adding GD&T to this drawing. I’m pretty new to learning about this stuff and would like to show the drawing to a machinist.1yr ⋅ ForwardComposer5113 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Chart of 14 of the biggest product recalls including why they were issued, total cost, number recalled, and the number of deaths & injuries they caused4yr ⋅ Gard3nNerd ⋅ r/manufacturing
Does anyone know what this GD&T symbol means? I can't find a reference to it.1yr ⋅ PrestigiousFart ⋅ r/manufacturing
What kind of machine does this packaging? (small candy plastic packets) looking for keywords to do my own search, thanks!1yr ⋅ TaoThrowaway ⋅ r/manufacturing
How is 3M dual lock manufactured? Seems like a much more complicated process than Velcro, as the nodes have a mushroom like shape3yr ⋅ ZurgWithDrones ⋅ r/manufacturing
Where would I start finding a US manufacturer for something like this? Struggling to find anything that’s not overseas. TIA!1yr ⋅ nmb012 ⋅ r/manufacturing
How strong are glues? We need to join these two ABS 3d-pinted parts together. Not allowed to use screws nor bolts. More details in comment section.2yr ⋅ mkiii3 ⋅ r/manufacturing
How expensive is stainless steel sheet metal pressing? I need some rectangular dishes made out of stainless steel .5x.75x 1.5 deep. kinda like these measuring spoons but no handle.1yr ⋅ Boyboypizzaboy ⋅ r/manufacturing
What process is used to make the metal piece stay in the plastic handle without pulling out?1yr ⋅ thekonghong ⋅ r/manufacturing
What's the best way to consistently create a centered 8mm hole, 8mm deep, in acrylic rod base for a heat insert?1yr ⋅ workphlo ⋅ r/manufacturing
For prototyping purposes, how could I shred textiles into about these consistencies?1yr ⋅ greenandblue82 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Can anyone think of a good process to remove this tiny amount of slag from these laser cut parts?2yr ⋅ evilblackdog ⋅ r/manufacturing
How is this part made? It is wider at the bottom, and I don't see any weld lines, so I don't know that it could be pressed.2yr ⋅ knipknap ⋅ r/manufacturing
Any tips on how much I can get something very similar to this manufactured for? Polycarbonate, prototype mold and up to 1k pieces1yr ⋅ They-wouldnever69 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Broke 2 drill bits already. Any advice on how to go through?1yr ⋅ thisisnotapalindrome ⋅ r/manufacturing
I'm trying to mass cast this 50 cm tall sculpture, I'm in Australia and silicon and polyurethane resin is unbelievably expensive here, any ideas?1yr ⋅ cycleofforms ⋅ r/manufacturing
I'm wanting to create an aluminum or steel face frame like this, where should I start?1yr ⋅ Danklands ⋅ r/manufacturing
Can this 304 stainless steel saddle be curved a little more just by squeezing it in a vise or by hammering it cold? I had a hard time even drilling a hole with a carbide drill, so it’s pretty tough stuff but I don’t want to break it either.1yr ⋅ FlixFlix ⋅ r/manufacturing
How are these made? What to search to have made in the U.S.?1yr ⋅ UpstairsIndependence ⋅ r/manufacturing
What is this called exactly and where could I source some locally (CA) or fast? They’re magnetic joints and they come apart as well.1yr ⋅ Technical-Building22 ⋅ r/manufacturing
I am trying to build a folding table that has these tapered ends on the legs, what type of manufacturer should I be contacting (USA)? Steel or (preferably) aluminum3yr ⋅ scrufffynerfherder ⋅ r/manufacturing
Any idea how this iron pipe is manufactured? I need to write a report for school and just wanted pointing to the right direction2yr ⋅ iTrickzGG ⋅ r/manufacturing
What is this tool called? - the central part goes up and down to measure how out of ‘round’ something is. I used one for years but cannot remember the name of them.3yr ⋅ Josef_DeLaurel ⋅ r/manufacturing
Does anyone know how to get injection molded speckled plastic like this? Is it expensive? The photo is from a local trash can.3yr ⋅ epicface2304 ⋅ r/manufacturing
I’m very curious about the plastic nodule at the bottom of my IKEA water jug. Functional or an unavoidable manufacturing quirk?3yr ⋅ cammons1981 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Question about how to recreate this Injection Molding Machine and the metal needed .. (Ameteur Engineer)4yr ⋅ Shawnclift ⋅ r/manufacturing
Can someone suggest a company in the states that can produce something like this?3yr ⋅ frankoprussian ⋅ r/manufacturing
Looking for a pipe clamp like this but I need the nut attachment on top to rotate or allow for rotation. Does anyone have a suggestion?1yr ⋅ STEM_Babe ⋅ r/manufacturing
Looking to hear suggestions in manufacturing this part using inconel 718 alloy at small scale. All dimensions are in mm.1yr ⋅ Gokul_Kannan_07 ⋅ r/manufacturing
How are these inner plastic(?) parts made? 3D printing or something else?3yr ⋅ niss7271 ⋅ r/manufacturing
How would you manufacture these? They have a consistent gradient and I was curious what would be the best way to do it?3yr ⋅ Orion_Skymaster ⋅ r/manufacturing
I order 1 diameter acrylic rod cut to 2 lengths, but they always come with small chips. How can I make these perfect at home?1yr ⋅ workphlo ⋅ r/manufacturing
Hi everyone! I wonder if this piece is suitable for producing out of stainless steel.2yr ⋅ StealthSoul ⋅ r/manufacturing
Does anyone know what manufacturing process is involved for this type of PC container?2yr ⋅ chiguy2376 ⋅ r/manufacturing
How can I get this metal pipes made? I came up with two solutions, but open to suggestions2yr ⋅ maxvier ⋅ r/manufacturing
which method would be economical to manufacture this part?? Material: AISI 3041yr ⋅ Gokul_Kannan_07 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Does anyone know how graphics like this would be printed onto carbon fiber tube?1yr ⋅ Radulf_wolf ⋅ r/manufacturing
Boss promised a customer 32 of these by Friday and then went on vacation. ~2 hours each and needs to be at heat treat 6pm Wednesday. #ManufacturingProblems5yr ⋅ Pivotaldrip ⋅ r/manufacturing
Trying to DFM my part but 5axis machines aren’t on DFM 4.1 is there an alternative way I could manufacture this part that can be DFM’d?1yr ⋅ LiamHornsby ⋅ r/manufacturing
Where to begin in searching for someone to manufacture this but with some tweaks to the size?1yr ⋅ Thementalistt ⋅ r/manufacturing
Excessive Flash Compression Molding. Can someone tell me what factors could cause this much flash?2yr ⋅ drbubbles97 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Hello everyone, this is the inner view of the bottom grill of a fridge. We currently glue the Aluminium grill with “hot glue” to the plastic vacuum mold. While it’s holding up, and we haven’t had any customer complains, I’ve been trying to find a cleaner solution to mount it at the back!2yr ⋅ whiteswan00 ⋅ r/manufacturing
what are called those small clamp like things that hold with a tiny screw on the side, and that have a variable leghth between the diameter of the center circle, and the exterior one?1yr ⋅ randomusername11222 ⋅ r/manufacturing
How is it economically viable for two separate buttons like this to be custom made with cantilever snap joints... Wouldn't the mould tooling alone make this unviable?1yr ⋅ clubpenguinie ⋅ r/manufacturing
Does the raised logo on this buckle require entirely new molds for injection molding? How are these buckles made with different raised logos on them?2yr ⋅ Loveisallthereis889 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Anyone know a manufacturer that makes Braided hoses like the ones for a sink with pull out sprayer?3yr ⋅ PatGbtch ⋅ r/manufacturing
4mm aluminum piece with radius edges. Need help with the best way to Mfg low volume...Laser/grind, aluminum casting mold, CNC?4yr ⋅ Br0kenrubber ⋅ r/manufacturing
What do you all the round hinge piece that allows the tool to open and close and holds the wire tool?1yr ⋅ thekonghong ⋅ r/manufacturing
How do they make these cheap Eiffel tower models? What material do they use?4yr ⋅ 98er-AgentJ ⋅ r/manufacturing
How do they make the face of this wooden block? Deep, sharp cornered pocket with textured base. Stamping? Milling?4yr ⋅ alsetevoli ⋅ r/manufacturing
Aluminium profile extrusion. Different wall thickness causes distortion when cooling down. Does anyone know why?2yr ⋅ Sea-Specialist4608 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Is there a name for this connection? It matches with another that has a shaft through the bore. This is how my mill handles connect with the 60 degrees angular cutouts.3yr ⋅ dindolino32 ⋅ r/manufacturing
How to Make? - Custom Grid for Bottle Crate - Solving Small Business Problems3yr ⋅ semper_pickle ⋅ r/manufacturing
Is it possible to stamp an edge radius in a progressive tool? This is just a small area of an 18ga 420 stamped part. This will be pretty large volume, 100,000pcs/EAU. Only sections of the part are radiused like this, not the whole thing.3yr ⋅ zigtok ⋅ r/manufacturing
Which drill guide, is better for building a manufacturing jig to consistently drill 8mm holes, 8mm deep, in the center of 1 diameter acrylic rod end? (3 length) How would you structure the jig?9mo ⋅ workphlo ⋅ r/manufacturing
How do manufacturers achieve different levels of shine on plastic products?10mo ⋅ Own_Personality6266 ⋅ r/manufacturing
Does anyone know if I can buy this switch design commercially? I made this one myself but would love to be able to buy it ready-made with the wiring!1yr ⋅ everyonelse ⋅ r/manufacturing
How to saw 1-dia Acrylic Rod units, with less chipping than my manufacturer can achieve? Need 200 x 3-inch length units, from 6 ft rods.3wk ⋅ workphlo ⋅ r/manufacturing
How are these blocks manufactured? Does anyone have an idea of how these block manufacturing happens and the quality criteria they check?2mo ⋅ No_Breakfast_9463 ⋅ r/manufacturing
I need to consistently drill 9mm holes in the center of 3 x 3 x 0.375 Clear Acrylic Circles, and 10 x 6 x 0.250 Clear Acrylic Rectangles, using this attachment. How can I best achieve this consistently, what would the jig look like?2yr ⋅ workphlo ⋅ r/manufacturing
Does anyone know what the >< symbol means on this dimension? I have never seen this before.9mo ⋅ spiralout154 ⋅ r/manufacturing
My business has slowly grown in volume. I need these POM wheels. So far I used to turn them for €0.5 a piece with 1000 pieces. Do you think I could go for an injection mould with 5000 pieces?3yr ⋅ MaxMustermannYoutube ⋅ r/manufacturing
What processes and operations can be used to manufacture this metal item out of plastic? possibly HDPE or ABS2yr ⋅ sktzo ⋅ r/manufacturing
How would make a low budget oil dipstick tube like this? I need just 20 units.10mo ⋅ E34oilpans ⋅ r/manufacturing
Which manufacturing processes are required to make a 3-way pressfit adaptor for 1 steel square tubing?3yr ⋅ sktzo ⋅ r/manufacturing
need help making some sort of rubber tubing that I can inflate/deflate quickly I cannot figure how to make this item. see comments for context2yr ⋅ smrtboi84 ⋅ r/manufacturing
I make 10 x 6 steel plates. Attach to light stands to hold photography surfaces. Is there a lighter material I can make these out of, strong enough to hold a 24 x 24 marble tile for example, with items on it?2yr ⋅ workphlo ⋅ r/manufacturing
Is this a common off the shelf extrusion, or a custom tool? Looks like ABS, about 5mm on each side4yr ⋅ big_cg ⋅ r/manufacturing
The lathe dog I made in my machining class, started 2 weeks ago and finished today.4yr ⋅ Yooper8077 ⋅ r/manufacturing
