Category Sourcing: Our topic overview

Screws to DIN Standards: Types and Norms Overview

DIN 933, 912, 931 and more: which DIN standard belongs to which screw type, and how DIN and ISO designations relate to each other.

Undercut per DIN 509: Forms, Dimensions, Labeling

Undercut per DIN 509: the 4 forms E, F, G and H compared, how to read the drawing callout on a shaft, and what sets it apart from DIN 76 thread relief.

Aluminum Die Casting: Process, Alloys & Parts

Aluminum die casting explained: the cold chamber process, common alloys, wall thicknesses, and typical parts like housings and automotive components.

Aluminium Alloys: Selection and Properties

Aluminium alloys explained: alloy series, EN AW designation, temper conditions like T6, and properties for choosing the right material in sourcing.

Casting Processes: Investment, Sand & Permanent Mold

Investment casting, sand casting, and permanent mold casting compared: differences in tolerance and batch size, and which process fits your part.

DIN EN 10025: Structural Steel, Grades and Strength

DIN EN 10025 explained: all six parts of the structural steel standard, grades like S235JR and S355J2, and how thickness affects strength.