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GuidesPCPlasticsFind out here which plastics exist, what distinguishes them and what they are made of.
GuidesAluminiumPlastics in equipment manufacturing: advantages over traditional materialsWhat advantages do plastics offer in equipment manufacturing? Discover application areas & material properties.
MaterialsPOM-CPolyoxymethylene (POM): properties, variants and applicationsLearn more about polyoxymethylene (POM), its POM-C and POM-H variants, and the applications and special properties of this engineering plastic.- 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.
- ProcessingAluminiumPrecision cut pieces for industry, trade and technical applicationsCustom aluminium sheet cut to size. Choose material, dimensions and surface finish – precision-made, delivered quickly.
- ProcessingAluminiumProcessing anodised aluminium sheets – tips for drilling, sawing & bondingLearn how to professionally drill, saw and glue anodised aluminium sheets – without damaging the sensitive anodised layer.
- ProcessingAluminiumProcessing of aluminium sheets in series productionHow aluminium sheets are processed precisely and economically in series production. Challenges, processes and quality control.
- 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.
- ProcessingAluminiumQuality and testing procedures for aluminium cut piecesEverything about dimensional tolerances, visual inspection, material analysis and relevant DIN standards – for reliable results and fewer complaints.
- ProcessingAluminiumQuality assurance in CNC machiningAn overview of measuring methods, tolerances, inspection planning, documentation and industry-specific requirements for turned and milled parts.
- MaterialsAluminiumReading data sheets correctly – what aluminium properties really meanInterpret aluminium characteristics, tolerances and material specifications correctly – so that selection, cut to size and application fit reliably.
- ProcessingAluminiumReady-to-install cut piecesAssembly-ready cut pieces in aluminium: precisely prepared components, less assembly effort and greater project efficiency.
- MaterialsAluminiumRecycled aluminium: advantages, applications & qualityRecycled aluminium lowers costs and CO₂ emissions in industry. Everything about benefits, applications and quality standards.
IndustriesGummiRubber vs plastic vs metal in mechanical engineeringComparison of rubber, plastic and metal in mechanical engineering. Properties, areas of application and decision-making aids explained concisely.- GuidesAluminiumSeries production of aluminium sheetsImplementing series production of aluminium sheets efficiently: an overview of processes, tolerances and quality assurance.
- MaterialsAluminiumSeries production vs. one-off production for aluminium sheetsSeries production or one-off production? Find out which solution is more economical, more precise and more flexible for aluminium cut pieces.
- ProcessingAluminiumServicesCNC milling, CNC turning and anodising of the highest quality – precisely fitting aluminium parts. Request a quote for your CNC components now!
- ProcessingAluminiumSheet metal working in industryIndustrial sheet metalworking explained: processes, material selection, tolerances, quality assurance and the comparison of laser vs. waterjet.
- ProcessingAluminiumSheet metal working vs. machiningComparison of sheet metal working and machining: advantages, limits, waterjet cutting, CNC milling and decision-making aids.
- ProcessingAluminiumSmall batches in online cut-to-sizeSmall series in online cut-to-size: manufacture economically, stay flexible and ensure consistent quality – advantages, limits, applications.
- MaterialsAluminiumSolid aluminium vs. composite sheets vs. anodised aluminiumComparison of solid aluminium, composite sheets and anodised aluminium: differences in strength, weight, machinability and application.
- MaterialsAluminiumStainless steel sheets – robust, corrosion-resistant and versatileStainless steel sheets: rust-free, hygienic and durable. Find out about properties, alloys & surfaces.
- 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.