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Linear shafts: Selecting the right material, hardening, and surface treatment

Linear shafts perform demanding tasks in industrial applications: They permit precise and repeatable linear movements under high mechanical loads. To meet these requirements, proper material selection, hardening, and surface treatment is critical. All of these factors directly affect the service life, precision and performance of a linear shaft. This article introduces these three aspects and highlights their dependencies so you can select the best linear shaft for your application.

MaterialsLinear MotionSurfaces
11 Minutes read

Neodymium magnets: Special features, production and uses

Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets available and can produce very strong magnetic fields in the smallest of spaces. This property allows them to be integrated into a variety of devices and applications even when space is limited.

What makes neodymium magnets so strong, what applications are available, how they are made, and what to consider when using them is discussed in this article.

MaterialsBasic knowledge
9 Minutes read

Steel materials, steel and industrial materials: A guide to choosing the best steel for your applications

Industrial materials are very diverse and include metal (e.g. steel), polymers, glass and composites. It is important to take a look at these materials as they are used for a wide range of applications.

MaterialsBasic knowledge
5 Minutes read