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What is a Piezoelectric Transducer? What is it used for?

A Piezoelectric Transducer is a device that converts mechanical energy, like pressure, into an electrical signal and can also perform the reverse, turning an electrical signal into mechanical motion.The latest mechanism is used for exemple in Ultrasonic Testing.The name comes from the Greek word “piezo”, which means… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/what-is-a-piezoelectric-transducer-what-is-it-used-for/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Welding Beads – Definition & Different Types

Welding Beads are lines of welded metals created by introducing filler metal into the joint between two metal pieces. These beads create strong bonds that hold the pieces together. As an engineer, you probably had to deal with weld bead defects created by wrong torch techniques.In this article, we will… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/welding-beads-definition-different-types/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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ISO Thread / Metric Screw Threads – Complete Guide

The ISO metric screw thread is the most commonly used type of threads in general purpose fastening.It uses a simple naming system, a clear geometry, and a shared set of standards that make parts fit together predictably.ISO metric threads are similar to the Unified Thread Standard (UTS) threads mostly used… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/iso-metric-screw-threads-complete-guide/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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Thread Pitch – Definition & Charts

Thread pitch is the distance between adjacent threads on a fastener, measured either as threads per inch (TPI) for imperial fasteners or millimeters between threads for metric fasteners. In this article, we’ll explore what thread pitch means, how it’s measured, and why it matters for precision machinery. We’ll also provide… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/thread-pitch-definition-charts/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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ACME Threads – The Complete Guide

Acme threads are very common in all sorts of everyday machinery. You’ll encounter them in many different types of machines.However, the specific reason why that distinctive 29° flank angle appears so consistently in engineering blueprints is not that easy to find.Short answer : This geometry is not a coincidental outcome. <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/acme-threads-the-complete-guide/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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API Thread Standards – Complete Overview 2025

Ever wondered why the American Petroleum Institute, or API, specs even came to be?Well, picture this: You’ve got a massive steel pipe, diving down through the seabed, snaking several kilometers underground, and then, eventually, carrying highly pressurized oil and gas all the way back up to the surface. Along that… <a href="https://www.plastiform.info/en/blog/engineering/api-thread-standards-complete-overview/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

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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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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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