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Common problems with Ti-6Al-4V Titanium and how to avoid them
Ti-6Al-4V Titanium is the standard titanium alloy, with aluminium and vanadium, used where weight and corrosion matter It is used for aerospace structures, medical implants and high performance parts. Typical values: ten
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Common problems with Inconel 718 and how to avoid them
Inconel 718 is a nickel chromium super alloy that holds strength at high temperature It is used for turbine, downhole and high temperature parts where creep and oxidation set the limit. Typical values: tensile strength 1
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Common problems with O-Ring Grooves and how to avoid them
O-Ring Grooves is a groove that locates and compresses an elastomer seal between two faces It is used for any assembly that has to hold pressure without a gasket or a sealant. Typical values: standard ISO 3601 for the gr
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Common problems with C3604 Brass and how to avoid them
C3604 Brass is a free cutting brass with lead, the standard choice for turned parts that have to be fast to make It is used for fittings, connectors and turned components where machinability drives the cost. Typical valu
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Common problems with Bearing Housings and how to avoid them
Bearing Housings is a bore and shoulder arrangement that locates a rolling bearing and keeps it square It is used for rotating assemblies where the bearing position sets the shaft alignment. Typical values: bore toleranc
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Common problems with 316L Stainless Steel and how to avoid them
316L Stainless Steel is a low carbon austenitic stainless steel with molybdenum, for corrosion resistance It is used for medical, food and marine parts, and anything that has to be cleaned aggressively. Typical values: t
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Common problems with 304 Stainless Steel and how to avoid them
304 Stainless Steel is the general purpose austenitic stainless steel, with chromium and nickel It is used for general corrosion resistant parts where the chloride resistance of 316L is not needed. Typical values: tensil
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Common problems with 17-4PH Stainless Steel and how to avoid them
17-4PH Stainless Steel is a precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel, used in the H900 condition for strength It is used for parts that need the corrosion resistance of stainless with the strength of an alloy
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Common problems with Splined Shafts and how to avoid them
Splined Shafts is a shaft with a series of ridges that transmit torque to a mating hub It is used for drive applications where a keyway would be too weak or would need an accurate fit. Typical values: common forms involu
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Common problems with PEEK and how to avoid them
PEEK is a high performance thermoplastic that holds its properties at temperature and resists chemicals It is used for parts that have to work where a metal corrodes or where weight and insulation matter. Typical values:
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