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CNC Milling: Process and Applications

CNC milling explained: process, axes, materials, tolerances, and cost, plus what buyers should watch for when sourcing milled parts.

Machining: Fundamentals and Processes

Machining explained: 7 DIN 8589 processes, materials, tolerances and surface finishes, plus what to check when sourcing CNC-machined parts.

Stainless Steel 1.4301: Material Number, Properties

1.4301 (V2A) explained: what the material number means, which properties apply, and how it differs from 1.4401 (V4A) for sourcing decisions.

Aluminum or Stainless Steel: Differences and Material Choice

Aluminum or stainless steel: differences in weight, strength, and cost, the risk of galvanic corrosion, and when each material is the right choice.

Aluminum Die Casting: Process, Alloys & Parts

Aluminum die casting explained: the cold chamber process, common alloys, wall thicknesses, and typical parts like housings and automotive components.

Aluminium Alloys: Selection and Properties

Aluminium alloys explained: alloy series, EN AW designation, temper conditions like T6, and properties for choosing the right material in sourcing.