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Many people do not understand the correct procedures for achieving the best product. At Quickparts, a formula has been developed to be the basis of our overall QP Toolbox. The QP Toolbox allows us to help you by understanding how the Right Application (fit, form and function) plus the Right Process (SLA, SLS, FDM, Cast Urethane, Low and High-Volume Injection Molding, Sheet Metal and CNC Machining) equals the Right Part.

The QP Toolbox includes many different tools to assist you in everything from avoiding the most common CAD mistakes (CAD Tips & Tricks) to designing the best parts for injection molding (Design Analysis).




Custom Manufacturing Blogs Get up to the minute news, tips, and discussions pertaining to the product development community. Our blog portal is perfect for getting the answers you need for the issues that matter most. Shore Scale Compare the hardness of different materials to everyday products with this interactive tool. You can also print out a reference guide that shows all of the Shore values and their associated products. General Tolerance Calculator This tool gives you the ability to calculate the effects of manufacturing tolerances on your product. Simply input the dimensions of your part and see exactly what tolerances to expect. QuickFlix Video Series Johnny Quickparts is proud to offer a new video series named Johnny’s QuickFlix. Every 6 weeks he will post a new video highlighting a different rapid prototyping or injection molding process, new material, or Quickparts service offering. Check out all of these fun educational videos here! Injection Molding Design Guide Learn the basic rules to designing parts for injection molding that will make your parts stronger and easier to manufacture. Machined Plastic Prototypes vs CNC Machining Quickly compare these two subtractive manufacturing processes and Quickparts options side-by-side. This table will help guide you in determining the best production method for your application. Injection Molding Glossary Here you can find commonly used injection molding terms and their definitions. Design for Manufacturing Analysis This is a free service offered with injection molding quotes where a report is generated by a Quickparts Production Engineer who reviews the feasibility of your part for manufacturing. A sample report is located here for your review. What Is An STL File? Quickparts QuickQuote system accepts STL 3D CAD files to provide you with an Instant Online Quote. Popular CAD software conversions are located here. CAD Tips & Tricks We explore the top 10 most common mistakes when designing parts for rapid prototyping. Material Advisor This is an interactive tool to help you determine the best material for your project/application. Identify materials by choosing from several criteria including color, application, production material equivalent, mechanical properties, etc. Low-Volume Layered Manufacturing LVLM is the method of using Rapid Prototyping equipment to manufacture end-use parts. This article explains the principles of this concept and the benefits of additive manufacturing. Better Be Running! Learn how to get your product to market faster, cheaper, and better! Better Be Running! can show you which processes, technologies, and strategies are critical in driving success. QuickCUBE Solution Check out our easy-to-follow 7 Step Instructional Guide to solving the Quickparts QuickCUBES.