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Dean McClements

Dean McClements is a B.Eng Honors graduate in Mechanical Engineering with over two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry. His professional journey includes significant roles at leading companies such as Caterpillar, Autodesk, Collins Aerospace, and Hyster-Yale, where he developed a deep understanding of engineering processes and innovations.

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3 Reasons to be a Xometry Manufacturing Partner

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Reaming: How It Works, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages

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Light Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

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9 Steps on How to Do a Compression Test

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Higher vs. Lower Compression Set: Advantages and Disadvantages

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What is Liquid-Crystal Polymer?

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Harper–Dorn Creep: Definition, Factors, Importance, and How To Reduce It

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Homopolymers: Structure, Types, Properties, and Examples

July 30, 2026
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Impact Test: Definition, Types, Benefits, and Standards

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Hardness Testing: Definition, How It Works, Types, and Benefits

July 30, 2026
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H13 Tool Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

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Tackling Drill Bits Part 01: Drill Bit Breakage and Tool Life

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Best Practices for Tool Calibration

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4 Top Tips on Processing High-Temperature Materials for Injection Molding

July 22, 2026
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Ways to Prevent Pitting Corrosion

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Four Causes of and Solutions for Non-conforming Threads

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Effective Ways to Prevent Rust On Metal

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Fracture Toughness Tests: Definition, Purpose, Standards, Process, and Benefits

July 21, 2026
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Fracture or Breaking Point: Definition, Implications, Tests, Types, and Benefits

July 21, 2026
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Injection Molding vs. Casting - Which is Best?

July 20, 2026
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Edge Crush Test: Definition, How It Works, Advantages, and Challenges

July 15, 2026
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Force Testing: Purpose, Importance, Types of Testing, and Benefits

July 15, 2026
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Ferritic Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

July 15, 2026
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