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Safety Standards in Mechanical Engineering

Compliance with safety standards in mechanical engineering is a crucial aspect for manufacturers, operators and other parties involved to ensure that machines and their working environments comply with applicable legal requirements and offer the highest level of safety. Therefore, the effective machine and plant safety is a fundamental criterion and forms the basis for accident-free working on machines, plants and equipment. However, the evaluation and testing of all parts usually takes a lot of effort. Generally applicable safety standards are therefore a good way to regulate and subsequently verify the safety of components and products. In this context, this article examines the safety of machinery and some common safety standards and guidelines.

standards
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Standard Parts in Tool Manufacture – Knobs, Levers and Handles

Standard parts are indispensable building blocks in tool and mold manufacture. They are the foundation for the production of precise molds, tools and devices. Standard parts are standard components and are used to increase efficiency, reduce costs and ensure the interoperability of manufacturing processes. This article describes how standard parts are defined, what distinguishes them from standard parts, and where standard parts such as knobs, levers, and handles are used.

Basic knowledge
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Gripper Systems for Material Handling in Mechanical Engineering

Particularly in large production plants and production chains, it is imperative to deal with handling techniques for materials and workpieces. Due to the weight alone, it is e.g. almost impossible to move materials manually. This is where material handling starts: Gripper systems or conveyor belts, for example, facilitate the movement and control of materials and increase efficiency. In the following, we will take a closer look at various gripper systems and how they are utilized.

Basic knowledgeConstructionPneumatics
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Pipe threads – Standards and standard dimensions

This article examines the standard dimensions of pipe threads and their meaning. Pipes with threads ensure a safe and tight connection between pipe parts and adjacent components. In industry, there are a variety of standards for this, such as DIN/ISO, JIS, BSP, NPT or BSW.

Basic knowledgeStandard parts
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Friction and friction coefficient determination of friction values of materials

The friction coefficient is a physical variable derived from the field of tribology for the friction between two objects. The friction coefficient sets the force that occurs during friction (frictional force) in relation to the force with which the objects are pressed together (pressing force). The friction coefficient is thus an important parameter when examining material wear and sliding properties. This article explains the basics of the friction coefficient, its measurement methods and its applications in technology.

Basic knowledge
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Tension pins – Overview design and application

Tension pins, or spring pins are mechanical fastening elements made of spring steel. These elements join components safely and reliably while offering a certain degree of flexibility. They are easy to install and provide even load distribution across the surface of the pin and bore hole. They are widely used in many industries and applications and are particularly useful in applications where a permanent connection is required without the use of screws or other fasteners.

Basic knowledgeDIN, EN, ISO, JISJoining
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