« What Methods Are Used? » Plastics are widely used as packaging materials, insulators, components in various machines and devices, and as coating agents. Unfortunately, their widespread use has led to increasing environmental concerns as they are...
« Processes, Benefits, and Applications in Modern Industry » Work hardening occurs when metallic materials are deformed below their recrystallization temperature. Discover how mechanical properties of metals change during forming processes, which...
The salt spray test in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227 (often referred to simply as the salt spray test) is used to evaluate the quality of surface pretreatment and coatings on metals. During testing, the specimen parts are exposed to precisely...
Threaded connections make it possible to join and separate parts easily, even when different materials are involved. They simplify assembly and disassembly and, unlike welding, do not alter the structure of the base material. But how are they made,...
Professional surface treatment increases the lifespan of components. The chosen method depends on the base material and the desired effect. Among the most essential techniques in this field are electroplating and anodizing. While both use...
« Abrasive Wear Causes and Countermeasures » Wear occurs whenever materials degrade through use. Abrasion is a specific form of wear that results from what is known as micro-cutting. High abrasiveness significantly reduces the service life of...
How Does Manganese Phosphating Work? Manganese phosphating is a conversion coating process used primarily on low-alloy ferrous parts. It provides excellent corrosion resistance and reduces friction and wear in sliding or rotating applications. This...
What requirements are placed on modern coating systems? QUALICOAT is the registered trademark of the Association for Quality Control in the Painting and Coating Industry, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The trademark also serves as a quality...
Emulsifiers ensure that all components of water-miscible metalworking fluids remain evenly distributed in the liquid during use. This is the only way to fully benefit from the friction-reducing properties of oils and the excellent cooling...
Where Are Forming Lubricants Used? Forming includes those manufacturing processes in which tools apply significant external forces to deliberately change the contours of materials. A prerequisite is the close interaction between material and tools,...