01 September, 2025

Common Post-Production Delays: Solutions

Post-production delays in manufacturing can disrupt schedules, strain supply chains, and hurt customer trust. Here's what you need to know: Key problems: Supply chain disruptions, quality control failures, equipment breakdowns, and manual...

31 August, 2025

Why Use Copper Alloys in Pressure Die Casting?

Copper alloys are a standout choice for pressure die casting, especially in Australia's demanding industries like automotive, mining, and electronics. Their combination of strength, thermal and electrical conductivity, and corrosion resista...

30 August, 2025

Advancements in Multi-Material Prototyping Equipment

Advancements in Multi-Material Prototyping Equipment Multi-material prototyping is transforming manufacturing in Australia. By combining various materials like metals, polymers, and composites in a single process, this technology speeds up ...

29 August, 2025

Vacuum Casting for Prototyping: Design Guide

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...

28 August, 2025

How to Choose Surface Finishes for CNC Car Parts

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.

27 August, 2025

Top 5 Die Casting Alloys for Corrosion Resistance

This article spotlights the top 5 corrosion-resistant die casting alloys for Australia’s climates (coastal salt, inland temperature swings). It details each on corrosion resistance, mechanics, climate fit, and OEM uses, plus compares them, covers Aussie OEM adaptation, testing, cost vs longevity, and answers FAQs.

26 August, 2025

How to Design Sheet Metal Prototypes for Cars

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.

25 August, 2025

Hybrid Prototyping: CNC and 3D Printing

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...

24 August, 2025

Regional vs. Global Material Sourcing: Cost Comparison

Choosing between regional and global sourcing involves more than just material costs. Regional offers speed and reliability; global offers lower costs but more risk. A hybrid strategy balances both for optimal results.

23 August, 2025

Injection Molding Common Issues & Solutions

Injection moulding defects like warping, sink marks, and short shots increase costs and risks. Solutions include precise machine adjustments, material selection, and advanced quality control tools for consistent, high-quality production.

22 August, 2025

Top 7 Surface Finishes for Prototyping

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.

21 August, 2025

How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Material

When selecting 3D printing materials, it is important first to clarify the requirements of the project or industry. This article provides a detailed overview of common materials and advanced materials, including their characteristics and application scenarios.

20 August, 2025

5 Key Points for Controlling CNC Machining Accuracy

Explore five essential factors for achieving precision in CNC machining, from tool selection to workpiece setup, to enhance quality and reduce errors.

18 August, 2025

Metal 3D Printing Services: A New Option for High-Precision Manufacturing

Metal 3D printing enables high-precision, complex parts with material efficiency. Ideal for aerospace, medical & automotive applications requiring lightweight, strong components beyond CNC capabilities.

14 August, 2025

Rapid Prototyping for the Automotive Industry From Concept to Prototype in Days

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.

12 August, 2025

Future Trends in the Injection Molding Industry: Digitization and Sustainability

The injection molding industry's transformation is driven by digitization (IoT, AI, digital twins) and sustainability (eco-materials, energy efficiency). Challenges include costs and skills, while opportunities involve market growth and innovation. The convergence enhances efficiency and eco-friendliness.

07 November, 2022

Injection moulding of medical device products|rapid cnc services

Mold Manufacturing - Mastars specializes in producing plastic products. It is an injection mold manufacturer integrating mold manufacturing, injection molding, oil injection, silk screen printing, etc What are common injection moulded medical products?

31 October, 2022

New energy automobile parts processing-Custom Online CNC Machining Service

Mastars provides precision CNC processing, rapid prototyping, mass production, and has foreign advanced mold processing equipment, including product design (including appearance design and structure design), mold processing, injection molding, surface treatment, etc.

17 October, 2022

Development Trend of Auto Parts|metal 3d printing|auto parts manufacturer

Mastars is an auto parts manufacturer. It processes non-standard parts and specializes in producing and processing various parts. It has more than 80 sets of professional production equipment, imported CNC, and Japan's Tsukami turning milli...

06 October, 2022

Common materials used for automotive interior and exterior trim

Instrument panel systemThe instrument panel is one of the most important functional parts of the interior and one of the most complex systems in terms of structure and manufacturing process. It protects the safety of the personnel together