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[Blog]Vacuum Casting for Prototyping: Design Guide29 Aug,2025: Vacuum casting is a fast and cost-effective way to produce high-quality prototypes, especially for small to medium production runs (5–50 units). Using silicone moulds and polyurethane resins, this method replicates intricate designs w...

[Blog]How to Choose Surface Finishes for CNC Car Parts28 Aug,2025: Surface finishes for CNC car parts are key for performance and durability, critical in Australia's harsh conditions (UV, salt, temperature extremes). This article covers key techniques—anodising, powder coating, PVD/CVD, mechanical treatments—their material suitability, costs, and timelines. It guides selection based on material, use, and environment, plus Mastars' process to meet Australian standards.

[Blog]How to Design Sheet Metal Prototypes for Cars26 Aug,2025: Automotive sheet metal prototyping guide: turning flat metal into test components (panels, chassis). Steps: requirements, CAD, materials (steel, aluminum), manufacturing (laser cutting, CNC bending), testing. Strengthening via design/FEA, method comparisons, partnering with services. FAQs included.

[Blog]Hybrid Prototyping: CNC and 3D Printing25 Aug,2025: Hybrid Prototyping: CNC and 3D Printing Hybrid prototyping combines 3D printing and CNC machining to create prototypes that are both accurate and functional. This method leverages the strengths of each technology: 3D printing is ideal for c...

[Blog]Top 7 Surface Finishes for Prototyping22 Aug,2025: This article details 7 key surface finishes for prototyping: As-Machined, Sanding, Polishing, Bead Blasting, Painting, Anodising, Powder Coating. It covers their processes, applications, benefits, compares them, and discusses selection factors like material, purpose, cost, aiding informed choices.

[Blog]Metal 3D Printing Services: A New Option for High-Precision Manufacturing18 Aug,2025: Metal 3D printing enables high-precision, complex parts with material efficiency. Ideal for aerospace, medical & automotive applications requiring lightweight, strong components beyond CNC capabilities.

[Blog]Rapid Prototyping for the Automotive Industry From Concept to Prototype in Days14 Aug,2025: How rapid prototyping is revolutionizing the automotive industry, enabling it to quickly transition from concept to prototype. It highlights its role in improving efficiency, reducing costs through additive manufacturing and CNC machining, and adapting to the demands of the European, US, and Australian markets.

[News]ORNL Combines 3D Printing and Thermal Isostatic Pressing to Manufacture Large Me31 Oct,2024: ORNL has proposed a solution that combines 3D printing with the PM-HIP process. Firstly, 3D printing technology is used to create a complex mold structure, and then the metal powder is densely molded under high temperature and pressure by hot isostatic pressing technology.

[News]Asahi Kasei and Aquafil collaborate on materials for 3D printing applications23 Oct,2024: Japanese corporate Asahi Kasei announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aquafil, an Italian manufacturer of polyamide 6 (PA6). The two companies agreed to work together on developing novel material for 3D printing.

[News]The Grand Opening of Mastars' New Branch18 Oct,2024: The grand opening of Mastars' new branch, Dongguan Weiyucheng Plastic Co. Ltd (WYC) was a big success! Huge thanks to our partners, customers, and team! You all played a huge part in our success.

[News]FSD (Fully Self-Driving) Comes to China, Europe and Other Countries16 Oct,2024: Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced in July that FSD will be available in China. The FSD feature is expected to launch in the Chinese market in the first quarter of 2025.

[News]Which one do you prefer: regular or electric surfboards?25 Sep,2024: Electric surfboards are getting super popular with water sports fans, but regular surfboards definitely up the challenge for this extreme sport - which one do you like better?

[News]Automotive Speed-Warning Devices , Choice or Necessity?23 Sep,2024: All new vehicles in the European Union need to have speed-warning devices. California is getting ready to do the same.

[FAQ]Understand high precision mold design|rapid cnc machining|metal prototype maker05 May,2022: High precision plastic molds have relatively high requirements for design, and the complexity of mold design is higher than that of general molds. So what problems should we pay attention to in the design of high-precision plastic mold? Mastars will show you. （metal prototype maker,rapid cnc services??）