Technical Guide

Machining of stainless steels (12 4967)

Stainless steel is a material that is difficult to machine. Machining entails a risk of cold tempering. In addition, machining errors can create attack surfaces for corrosion. The following article answers the frequently asked question "Can stainless steel rust?", provides an overview of problems during machining, various machining methods and selection criteria for the correct tool for machining stainless steel.

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Form and position tolerances iaw. ISO 1101 and Japanese standard JIS B 0001: The most important information

Form and position tolerances are technical specifications that ensure uniform handling of dimensions and tolerances in manufacturing. They are mainly used in the manufacture of components in order to ensure the accuracy of parts.

ToleranzenDIN, EN, ISO, JIS
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Tolerance classes iaw. ISO 22081 and DIN ISO 2768: Optimized use of general tolerances

Tolerances are an essential aspect for manufacturing mechanically moving parts, as they ensure the correct interaction of components. General tolerances and their tolerance classes are used to simplify drawings. The standard DIN ISO 2768 specifies tolerances. Many design engineers use general tolerances as a simplified variation of tolerances to facilitate the design process.

ToleranzenDIN, EN, ISO, JIS
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How to select the right component surface – Basic knowledge about surface roughness

Surface roughness and surface hardness are important properties that must be considered when selecting components. Although there are various methods to measure roughness or surface roughness of the surface of a component. However, these measurements often have to be converted to a standard dimension.

Basic knowledgeSurfaces
5 Minutes read

The strongest surface treatments for metals – Indestructible, durable and low-maintenance

The choice of the right surface treatment depends largely on the requirements placed on the surface. There are a number of different surface treatments that can be used depending on your needs. In this blog article, we present the strongest, hardest and most durable surface treatments.

Basic knowledgeSurfaces
4 Minutes read

Metals and surface treatments – An overview

Industrial surface treatment is a process in which the surface of a workpiece is machined to improve or change its mechanical, chemical or visual properties.

Basic knowledgeSurfaces
7 Minutes read