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>
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>
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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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>
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>
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>
