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Parallel keys and tapered keys are two common connecting elements in the mechanical engineering industry. They are used to create a force-locking connection between two components. In this article, the two key types are examined in more detail and their areas of application are explained.

When shafts and axes are coupled in a machine, there is always a misalignment between the centre points of the shafts. The coupling compensates for this alignment error by the elasticity of the component or mechanical element during rotation or power transmission. Whether you are an experienced engineer or just diving into the world of mechanical engineering, this article gives you a comprehensive insight into the basics of couplings.

There are many different types of mechanical loads that affect an object, one of which is torsion. In this blog article, we will look at the basics of torsion and explore some examples.

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.