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May 20, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 10
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Process selection strongly affects product design, but often manufacturers base their choice of process on experience instead of careful comparison. Ben Kitson, head of business development at Precision Micro, explains why understanding the differences between metal-shaping methods is key to making better decisions -- and he argues that chemical etching should be considered.
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