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    Aesthetic Surface Finish Callout (Black Delrin)

    Thanks for the replies! I will specify the "no tool marks", that seems like it should clear things up. Thanks for the additional info! I'll keep Delrin's porous nature in mind if I need to be particular about a part. Much Appreciated! Dan
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    Aesthetic Surface Finish Callout (Black Delrin)

    Hello Everyone, I was hoping to get some input on the surface finishes applied to parts for aesthetic purposes. I have been running into problems when ordering Black Delrin from shops as they meet specs but don't look very good. From what I gather, a surface call-out can look different...
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    When to use a shaft, or connect directly to motor shaft.

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any experience regarding the benefits of using a shaft to rotate a device. Basically, I have a probe that is oriented vertically and that will be moving over a device; you can visualize this as if it were a plain and vertically oriented cylinder. If...

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