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Selecting magnets

Magnets are of great significance in industrial applications. They are used in a variety of applications, from electric motors to sensors and actuators. However, selecting the right magnet for a specific application requires a deep understanding of the magnetic properties, materials and design features.

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Properties of damping materials and their uses

Mechanical engineers rely on damping materials wherever unwanted vibrations, oscillations, shocks or noises occur. If these vibrations remain uncontrolled, they can lead to precision losses, premature material wear, and even machine destruction. As a result, damping materials not only increase the service life and performance of machines, but also often protect them against damage. In addition to foams, felt and rubber, specialty plastics are also used for producing damping materials. This blog article provides an overview of the various damping materials and how to use them.

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Cleanrooms and cleanroom technology – Global differences in standards

Controlled environments such as cleanrooms are essential to maintaining product quality, safety and standards in many industries. In semiconductor manufacturing, for example, even the smallest particles can damage the sensitive surfaces or lead to undesirable chemical reactions. But what defines a cleanroom? What conditions must be met and what classes are there? And what cleanroom technology can be used to implement cleanrooms? The following article introduces the concept of cleanroom in more detail, including addressing these questions and standards worldwide.

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Properties of plastics – Which plastics are suited for mechanical engineering?

Technical plastics are an indispensable part of modern industry. In custom machine construction in particular, they find a wide range of applications because they have a high degree of flexibility and formability. It is important to know what properties plastics must have in components and standard parts in custom machine construction. This article describes the most important applications for plastics in mechanical engineering.

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4 Minutes read

Tutorial: Modulus of elasticity of steel – Materials science

Steel is an important material in modern industry and is used for a variety of applications. A crucial property to consider when using steels is their elasticity. The modulus of elasticity or Young’s modulus indicates how much stress is needed to achieve a certain degree of elongation. In this article we will look at the different types of steels and their respective elastic moduli.

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Screws – Overview of standard

There are different designation systems for the properties of screws. The underlying standards form the basis for classifying and designating screw types. This article briefly presents some of the different screw standards and their differences, and provides a general overview of screws in the European region.

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