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Kat de Naoum
Kat de Naoum is a writer, author, editor, and content specialist from the UK with 20+ years of writing experience. Kat has experience writing for a variety of manufacturing and technical organizations and loves the world of engineering. Alongside writing, Kat was a paralegal for almost 10 years, seven of which were in ship finance. She has written for many publications, both print and online. Kat has a BA in English literature and philosophy, and an MA in creative writing from Kingston University.
![Engineer using CAD software. Image credit: Shutterstock.com/Gorodenkoff](https://images.prismic.io/xometry-marketing/6cea356b-c61d-4c80-9b76-fc59be144309_engineer-using-cad-software.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=219%2C0%2C563%2C563&w=486&h=486&fit=max)
Your Guide to CNC Programming and How it Works
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Polyamide vs. Nylon: What Are the Differences?
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Drilling Machines - Parts, Types, and Uses
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All About Brass as a Manufacturing Material
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All About Copper
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All About Aluminum Alloy
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![Polyamide. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/saravutpics](https://images.prismic.io/xometry-marketing/9b256660-577e-470b-8b51-e6e8617eeb72_polyamide.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=166%2C0%2C667%2C667&w=486&h=486&fit=max)
What to Know About Polyamide and How It’s Used
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All About Aluminum for Manufacturing
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All About Bronze Metal
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All About 316 Stainless Steel
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All About 18/8 Stainless Steel: What it is and How it’s Used
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Monel® vs. Stainless Steel Explained
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15 Types of Milling Operations
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All About Anodized Aluminum Colors
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All About Shore D Hardness Scale
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3D Printing Aerospace Structural Components
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Rotational Molding: How it Works and How its Used
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What to Know About Medium-Carbon Steel
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All About Magnesium in Manufacturing
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All About Shear Stress: What It Is and How to Work It Out
![Carbon steel pipes. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/YodJedsada](https://images.prismic.io/xometry-marketing/0772ae83-1875-4f1e-91c4-c725a85011dc_carbon_steel_tubes.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=44%2C0%2C750%2C750&w=486&h=486&fit=max)
Alloy Steel vs. Carbon Steel
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6 Advantages of Using 3D Printing in the Aircraft Industry
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All About Sheet Metal Forming