The additive manufacturing method first appeared in the United States in the 1980s. This method, which is distinct from the subtractive manufacturing method that involves turning, milling, and planing pliers, was developed in the United States. It has been around for more than thirty years now. This additive manufacturing technology, also known as 3D printing, first came to the attention of the...

Die castings made of zinc-aluminum alloy can be finished with a wide variety of surface treatments, including powder spraying, baking paint, passivation treatment, anodizing, polishing, electroplating, electrophoresis, sandblasting, shot blasting, and powder spraying, to name just a few of the available options. One more method of surface treatment that can be carried out is known as...