Technical Support & Know-how

Metric Conversion Aids:

http://www.initium.demon.co.uk/converts/metimp.htm
http://www.mazinfo.com/visitors/metric1.html

If your application does demand a specially designed component, we can provide complete design, assistance when choosing the proper material and prototype services. When submitting requests, please don’t forget to include all relevant information.

• What ist the function of the part? Function sketch?

• What operation conditions are expected? Nrmally and exceptionally?

  • In what temperature range must it operate?
  • Abrasion resistance required?
  • Tension, shear, compression forces?
  • Will it be exposed to oil, gas or chemicals?
  • Will it be exposed to sunlight, ozone, oxygen?
  • Resistance to corrosive chemicals required?

• What tolerances are permitted?

• What color, surface, finish is required?

• Where are tool split lines preferred and is a level of flash permissible? (width, height?)

• Material? Hardness? Food graded material required?
• Quantity/Rates? This can be important to know for tooling design? 
• Development of new part or already series-produced? Tooling existing?
• Labeling/Marking necessary?
• Assembling necessary?