Introduction: When Leaks Are Not an Option Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. One of the most demanding applications for 3D printed parts is pressure testing — fluid manifolds, pneumatic fittings,…
Introduction: Where Microns Mean Life and Limb Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. In the healthcare sector, precision isn’t just a specification — it’s a matter of patient safety. A hip…
Introduction: The 50‑Part Crossroads Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. One of the most common questions I get is: “I need 50–200 custom parts. Should I invest in injection molding tooling,…
Introduction: From Raw Resin to Finished Product Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. Raw SLA 3D Painting Surface Finishing parts come off the printer with a matte, sometimes grainy surface. They…
Introduction: The Most Overlooked Steps in Resin 3D Printing Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. I’ve seen many users of Photosensitive resin 3D printing spend hours perfecting their print settings, only…
Introduction: The Promise and Challenge of SLA Accuracy Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. Clients come to me expecting Precision SLA 3D Printing — parts that fit perfectly, snap together smoothly,…
Introduction: When Standard Resins Fail Under Heat Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. Over the years, I’ve seen many SLA Resins 3D Printing projects fail because the parts couldn’t withstand heat.…
Introduction: The Journey from Hazy to Crystal Clear Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. One of the most satisfying transformations I see in our shop is taking a hazy, translucent Clear…
Introduction: The Challenge of Making Complex Parts Fit Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. Over the years, I’ve built hundreds of Non-Standard Mechanical Assemblies — custom automation equipment, prototype machinery, and…
Introduction: The Resin Makes the Part Hi, I’m Barry Zeng, a manufacturing engineer at Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. Over the years, I’ve printed thousands of parts using SLA 3D Printing — from detailed jewelry patterns to functional…