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GuidesAluminiumPlastics in equipment manufacturing: advantages over traditional materialsWhat advantages do plastics offer in equipment manufacturing? Discover application areas & material properties.- GuidesAluminiumPowder-coated aluminium sheets: robust, coloured and versatileOrder powder-coated aluminium sheets in RAL colour – durable, weather-resistant and cut exactly to size. Discover the benefits & configure aluminium rods.
- GuidesAluminiumProtective films on aluminium sheetsProtective films on aluminium sheets: when they make sense, what differences there are and how surfaces stay protected.
- GuidesAluminiumPrototype manufacturing for research & developmentAnyone with responsibility in development knows: time, precision and reproducibility determine the success of a product idea.
- GuidesAluminiumSeries production of aluminium sheetsImplementing series production of aluminium sheets efficiently: an overview of processes, tolerances and quality assurance.
- GuidesAluminiumStress-relief annealing for aluminium sheetsStress-relief annealing of aluminium: when it makes sense, what effects it has on dimensional accuracy and distortion, and which cut pieces it is worth doing for.
- GuidesAluminiumSurface finishing of metal partsAnodising, galvanising or powder coating compared – properties, areas of application and advantages for precision turned and milled parts.
- GuidesAluminiumSurface treatments for aluminium – anodising, powder coating & co.What methods of aluminium surface treatment are there? Comparison of anodising, powder coating, pickling & co.
- GuidesAluminiumSustainability & recycling of aluminium sheetsHow sustainable are aluminium sheets? Everything about recycling rates, CO2 savings with secondary aluminium and benefits for industry & the environment.
GuidesPPSustainable plastics: How does recycling work?Which types of plastic can be recycled? How plastic recycling works, what recyclates are and which materials are suitable.- GuidesAluminiumTest methods and quality assuranceHow modern testing methods and quality assurance make metalworking better. From non-destructive testing to digital metrology.
- GuidesAluminiumThe most common errors in dimension specifications – and how to avoid themWrong dimensions cost time and money. Find out how to avoid typical errors in dimension specifications for aluminium sheets.
- GuidesAluminiumThe most common errors in dimension specifications – and how to avoid themThe most common errors in dimensions for aluminium sheets: transposed digits, wrong reference edges and missing tolerances.
- GuidesAluminiumThermal conductivity of aluminium – when is it crucial?Aluminium conducts heat particularly well – but when does this matter in practice? Find out which alloys are suitable and what to look out for with cut pieces.
- GuidesAluminiumThermal conductivity of aluminium sheetsHow well do aluminium sheets really conduct heat? Why aluminium is ideal for cooling, mechanical engineering and constructions.
GuidesPOM-CThermal conductivity of plasticsWhich materials can conduct heat, how additives improve conductivity and in which industry these plastics are used.- GuidesAluminiumThermal expansion of aluminium sheetsThermal expansion of aluminium sheets: how to calculate lengths, which tolerances are necessary and how to avoid damage.
- GuidesAluminiumThermal expansion of aluminium sheets – what to consider during planningAluminium sheets expand significantly when heated. How strongly aluminium reacts to temperature and which design rules ensure safe installation.
- GuidesAluminiumThread production in metalHow are precise metal threads created? Processes, limits and quality factors in CNC thread production – durable, dimensionally accurate connections.
- GuidesAluminiumTransport and storage of cut-to-size aluminium sheetsTransporting and storing aluminium sheets safely. Tips on packaging, protective film, storage conditions and quality assurance.
- GuidesAluminiumTrends in aluminium engineeringTrends in aluminium engineering: materials, modern manufacturing processes and developments shaping design, cut-to-size and industry.
- GuidesAluminiumUsing aluminium offcuts efficientlyAluminium offcuts: save costs, reduce waste and plan ahead – practical approaches for cutting to size, storage and reuse.
GuidesPA 6Wear-resistant plastics: materials for moving applicationsFind out which wear-resistant plastics perform in moving applications. From PA to POM to PEEK.- GuidesAluminiumWeight reduction through plastic componentsLearn how plastic components reduce weight in the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors.