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.

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.

Dial gauges are essential tools in industrial manufacturing and quality control. But how do you get the most out of them? In this blog, you will learn everything you need to know in order to make the best use of your dial gauges: from the most important features, to reading and clamping correctly, to avoiding measurement errors. You will also receive valuable tips on maintenance, care and calibration, so that your dial gauges work accurately for the long-term.

Precise measurements of fitting threads are crucial for avoiding expensive leaks and system failures. In our blog, you will learn what measuring tools are truly important and which frequent errors you should absolutely avoid when measuring threads. Read more and get valuable tips for error-free joints in your industrial applications.

In mechanical engineering and in general automation processes, it is essential that materials and construction components are transported quickly and efficiently from A to B. This requires purposeful guidance and alignment along the conveying paths. Rollers and also drums contribute significantly toward fulfilling these functions. This article examines which types of materials are used and for which specific applications rollers are used.

Gas compression springs support moving parts or compensate weight. They are used, for example, for doors, hatches or swivel arms. Especially in mechanical engineering and plant engineering, it can be useful for safety reasons to provide certain components and machines with hatches. Gas springs support opening and closing these, especially on heavy hatches and doors. This blog article explains how they work, what variants there are and where else they can be used.

Technical ceramics are ceramics used in specialized technical applications. Due to their special properties, such as resistance to high temperatures and chemicals, they are often the better choice in certain applications than components made of metal, for example. This article shows some of the possible applications and discusses the material composition and production of technical ceramics.

Ball bearings are critical components in many machines and equipment and play a central role for low-friction movement of parts. Design-based protection of rolling bearings against overload and failure due to overheating, contamination and external influences is therefore one of the fundamental tasks of a design engineer. Ball bearings can for example be sealed or one can use roller bearings already sealed by the factory to achieve the longest possible service life. To minimize friction and wear, it is necessary to ensure that bearings are sufficiently lubricated. As part of maintenance, the ball bearings must therefore be checked and relubricated as needed. However, modern industrial technology increasingly uses self-lubricating or non-serviceable sealed rolling bearings, which are already equipped by the manufacturer with corresponding sealing elements and lubricant deposits.

3D printing is increasingly revolutionizing industrial processes by combining efficiency and flexibility. In our blog, you will learn everything about the most important materials, the role of filaments and how customized components ensure precision and reliability. Learn what needs to be avoided and how properly sizing your 3D printer components makes all the difference.