Steel for CNC machining — how to select the grade and delivery condition
Select steel for CNC machining according to the finished part requirements and planned manufacturing process. The grade name alone is not enough to select a tool and c...
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40HM / 42CrMo4 — what does +QT mean and how do you select a bar?
42CrMo4, designated by material number 1.7225 and compared with the former Polish designation 40HM, is a chromium-molybdenum steel for quenching and tempering. The gra...
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X46Cr13 (1.4034) — applications and linear shaft selection
X46Cr13, also designated by the number 1.4034, is a hardenable martensitic stainless steel. It is used for precision guide shafts, among other applications. When purch...
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S235 or S355? Differences and checks before substitution
S355 has a higher minimum yield strength than S235 in a comparable thickness range, but is not an automatic substitute for every S235 component. Before purchasing, com...
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Drawn or rolled steel? How to select bar stock for machining
Drawn or rolled steel? When selecting a bar for machining, compare the grade, delivery condition, dimensional tolerance and finished part requirements. A drawn bar can...
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Seamless tubes – the foundation of demanding industrial systems
In modern industry, every detail matters, from construction materials to manufacturing precision. In industrial environments, using the right components can determine ...
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40H / 1.7035 / 41Cr4 steel — steel for quenching and tempering
41Cr4, material number 1.7035 and the former Polish designation 40H are used for steel intended for quenching and tempering. However, the name alone does not tell you ...
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