3D printing has revolutionized industrial manufacturing and prototype construction. This technology produces objects layer by layer from a digital model. Consisting of the main components: In addition to a frame, print head, printing bed, control unit, shafts, toothed belts and motors, a typical 3D printer design generally also requires a number of accessories. But how exactly does an industrial 3D printer work? This article highlights the structure and function of the most important components and briefly names some areas of application.

Custom parts for machines, also known internationally as "Special Purpose Machine Parts", play an important role in mechanical engineering and especially in custom machine construction. These specially designed components are often the core of custom machine solutions and fulfill tasks that cannot be realized with standard parts.

The toggle lever mechanism is a technical principle that is used to generate or exert large forces with relatively little use of force. This principle is used primarily in industry in order to secure positions without permanent use of force - for example with quick clamps.

Profile rail guides: Join us as we explore the world of profile rail guides. Our article highlights the different types of profile rail guides and their functions. Learn how to maximize service life with proper maintenance, and take a look at possible alternatives in this critical area of linear motion technology.

The automation of many processes in the industry, production and assembly requires precise knowledge of the framework conditions and required movement sequences. Positioning Jigs are often used for this purpose. The position determination of a component must be clearly defined in the device. The workpiece holder defines the position in order to carry out a repeatable inspection or to receive materials such that they can be produced relative to a home position. Various Positioning Jigs from tool & die making, such as test devices or assembly devices, are used for this purpose.

Ball screw drives are manufactured according to the selection criteria and specifications of DIN ISO 3408 or JIS B 1192, etc.

Ball screw drives are high-precision components used in various applications to convert rotary motion into linear motion. The areas of application for ball screw drives are wide-ranging and include areas such as CNC machines, 3D printers, robotics, machine tools and many other industrial applications.

The glass transition temperature is the temperature at which an amorphous or semicrystalline polymer transitions from a glass-like, brittle state into a rubber-elastic state. In this range, the molecular mobility of the polymer chains changes drastically, which leads to a change in the mechanical properties. In contrast to crystalline substances, amorphous materials do not have an orderly crystal lattice, but rather unordered molecular chains.

Shear strength and tensile strength are two important parameters for selecting and using screws. Screws are used to connect components in a friction-locking manner and to withstand mechanical loads. In order to ensure that screws meet the required strength requirements in a given application, it is important to know what shear strength and tensile strength are and how they are calculated.

In this blog article, we will take a closer look at test equipment and positioning elements for sheet metal parts, explain their significance for production quality and examine their application in mechanical engineering. The quality control of sheet metal parts is crucial for ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Precision and accuracy are essential in mechanical engineering and special machine construction. Test equipment such as test pins, positioning bushings and other high-precision positioning elements are used here, which enable an effective and reliable check of the manufactured parts.