Technical Guide

The correct surface finish significantly influences the functionality, service life and manufacturing costs of components. In this blog, you will learn everything you need to know – from the basics of surface roughness to measurement methods and international standards to hands-on examples of how roughness is called out in drawings and what machining methods deliver the desired quality. Immerse yourself in the world of precision and find out why even micrometers can make all the difference!

Corrosion and erosion affect the service life and performance of components. But what is actually the difference between erosion and corrosion? What types are there? And how can these forces be counteracted? The following article examines this in more detail.

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.

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.

Substances that interfere with paint, for short LABS, lead to deficient results when coating materials and workpieces. The effort required for subsequent repairs is enormous. Therefore, it is important to know the sources of LABS in production and to take preventive actions if necessary. In the following, sources of LABS are presented and options for identifying and eliminating LABS are shown.

Dimensional tolerances play a decisive role in mechanical design and directly influence the functionality and quality of machines, devices and other mechanical products. In mechanical design, tolerances refer to the permitted deviations from the ideal dimensions of a component or an assembly group. There are different fitting systems, such as the standard bore and standard shaft. For more information on tolerance classes, see our blog article “Tolerance Classes According to ISO 22081 and DIN ISO 2768”.