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Shrinkage in Metal Casting and How to Prevent it?

Shrinkage in Metal Casting is a constant companion in our world of mechanical engineering, specifically when we’re dealing with cast metals.It’s a sneaky phenomenon that can turn a perfectly designed component into something…Well, not quite right. That moment when you realize the final piece isn’t quite the dimensions you meticulously planned. <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/shrinkage-in-metal-casting-and-how-to-prevent-it/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Metrology

API Thread inspection using impression material

Plastiform products are frequently used by OCTG* (Oil Country Tubular Goods) manufacturers to carry out the control and inspection of API threads, tubings and casings.* OCTG is a specific family of steel pipe designed for oil drilling, extraction and transportation of oil and natural gas.IntroductionFunction of threadsThreads on oil well… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/metrology/api-thread-inspection-using-impression-material/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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indirect roughness control with plastiform p80Ra and a roughness tester

Quality Assurance

Plastiform Roughness Measurement Procedure with Contact

Plastiform P80 Ra, as its name suggests, is a product capable of copying the Ra roughness of a surface and reproducing it identically. This ability allows it to be used in cases where the surface to be measured is not accessible to the measuring instrument.Roughness with PlastiformDefinitionRoughness corresponds to… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/quality-assurance/plastiform-roughness-control-procedure-with-contact/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Engineering

How to Substitute Masking Tape?

Rolls of masking tape Masking aims to protect areas of a part against surface treatment. Generally, masking is a long and tedious operation that requires handling and lots of adhesive.Adhesive tape is the most commonly used masking tool in industry, yet it’s far from being the most… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/how-to-substitute-masking-scotch/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Quality Assurance

Quality Control, Definition and Interests

Quality control is a procedure implemented by companies to ensure product conformity.It is carried out by a quality controller with (or without) the assistance of other production stakeholders.Conformity is established based on criteria developed by the company or through mutual agreement between a supplier and a customer. (This includes, for… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/quality-assurance/quality-control-definition-and-interests/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Quality Assurance

What is Traceability ? Traceability using Impressions

Traceability is a concept that dates back over 3,800 years to ancient times.In those distant times, people used seals or hot irons to authenticate their exchanges.Today, traceability is ubiquitous in industry, where it provides all necessary information about a product.This information is tracked at each stage of the production chain,… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/quality-assurance/traceability-in-the-industry-what-is-it/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Metrology

The Roughness Tester – Measuring Surface Condition

During machining, no matter how precise the machine used is, surfaces will always have irregularities. These irregularities are micro-geometric roughness caused by the imperfection of cutting tools (yes, perfection doesn’t exist!).Measuring these imperfections is crucial. For over 80 years, surface finish measurement has been used to improve… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/metrology/the-roughometer-measuring-surface-condition/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Quality Assurance

Non-Destructive Thread Inspection by Impression Molding

Threads are helical grooves commonly known as screw threads. When a thread is inside a cylinder (female thread), it’s called a tapped hole. Conversely, threading refers to an external thread (male thread).Thread, bore, and tap inspection is a common requirement in industry, as numerous parts feature this type of geometry. <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/quality-assurance/how-to-inspect-threadings-without-destroying-them/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Quality Assurance

Non-Destructive Testing or NDT

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a discipline grouping together processes and techniques to identify characteristic differences, welding defects, and discontinuities, all while avoiding any harm to the original part.The use of non-destructive testing measurement techniques is essential for the industry. Indeed, NDT techniques are very important for a company because they… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/quality-assurance/non-destructive-testing-or-ndt/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Metrology

Profile projector | Use them with Plastiform technology

A profile projector, also known as an optical comparator, is a precision measuring instrument widely used in metrology and quality control.This advanced optical device projects an enlarged shadow of the part being measured onto a screen, allowing the operator to perform accurate measurements with ease.While the principle is similar to… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/metrology/profile-projector-use-them-with-plastiform-technology/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Roughness RA measurement on P80Ra Plastiform

Metrology

Ra Roughness | Arithmetic Average of Roughness Profile

Ra roughness, in mechanics, is an average value characterizing the surface condition of a part or material.In industry, roughness control is part of the dimensional validation process and ensures part conformity during machining.While there are other indicators that characterize surface roughness, this article will focus on the general surface… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/metrology/roughness-ra-arithmetic-average-of-roughness-profile/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Metrology

Industrial Metrology | Definition and Use Case

Metrology is a scientific discipline that includes all methods for obtaining measurements. Industrial Metrology is a branch of the discipline applied to the production sector.In the industry, metrology is most often used to check dimensional conformity, it is a way of ensuring quality control.Industrial metrology and scientific metrology differencesThis discipline… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/metrology/industrial-metrology-definition-and-use-case/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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