Introduction: From Months to Days Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. I’ve seen product development cycles shrink from 12 months to 3 months — thanks to SLA 3D printing. Traditional methods…
Introduction: The Versatility of MIG Welding in Sheet Metal Fabrication Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. In the world of Sheet Metal Fabrication, one question I hear constantly is: “What metals…
Introduction: The Two Workhorses of Industrial Nylon 3D Printing Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. When it comes to industrial Nylon 3D Printing — using SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) or MJF…
Introduction: CNC Turned vs Milled Parts — The Cylindrical Advantage Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. Every week, I see designers specify CNC milling for components that could be machined faster,…
Introduction: The Challenge of Repairing Thin Metal Components Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. When a machine breaks down and you need to repair or replace a sheet metal spare parts,…
Introduction: The Ugly Truth About Support Marks Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. One of the most common frustrations I hear from clients using SLA 3D Printing Service is: “The part…
Introduction: The Complexity Crossroads Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. One of the most common questions I hear from designers is: “Can my part be machined on a standard 3-Axis CNC…
Introduction: Your Trusted Partner in Precision Manufacturing Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a senior manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. For over 12 years, our factory has delivered high-quality custom plastic injection molding solutions to clients across…
Introduction: The Traditional Manufacturing Penalty Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. In traditional manufacturing — CNC machining, injection molding, or casting — complexity costs money. A simple bracket with straight walls…