Content tagged with "wear"

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September 25, 2003

Choosing the proper steel to minimize abrasive adhesive tool wear Many tools crack because of abrasive or adhesive wear. If one type is mistaken for the other, the actions taken to extend the life of a tool can have the opposite effect. Abrasive Wear Abrasive wear is caused by hard particles, such as carbides and inclusions, on the surface or within the work... Read more...

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September 26, 2002

Tooling: Lube it or lose it Many variables affect tool wear in stamping operations. Just a few of them are: Lubricant properties. Lubricant application and control. Material. Tooling. Lubricant Properties Most metal forming operations use lubricants to protect the tooling and part from excessive wear caused by... Read more...

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June 27, 2002

Electrode wear in air, oxygen plasma Electrodes for high-powered plasma cutting systems are highly engineered, consumable parts, similar in design, material, and function to an automotive spark plug. Like spark plugs, electrodes emit high-voltage electricity in a high-temperature environment. The materials in electrodes must... Read more...

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