Inspection

Lubrication of Ball Screw Drives – Lubricants, Application Areas and General Information

Ball screws drives or recirculating ball spindles should never be used without lubrication, otherwise their functionality cannot be guaranteed and their service life will be shortened. Lubricants such as oil or grease may be used for lubrication. This article explains which lubricant is suitable for which reasons and how to optimally lubricate ball screws.

10 Minutes read

Test equipment and positioning elements for sheet metal parts

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. 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.

7 Minutes read

Manual locating units – Precision in small spaces

Locating units play a central role in mechanics and are essential for designers in many different applications. In this article, we will review how locating units, their different types and their applications work.

7 Minutes read