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Practical articles based on the manufacturers' catalogs — machine compatibility, tool selection and the technologies behind the equipment we distribute.
Quick reference
Glossary of sheet metal working terminology
20 terms with definitions and English–Romanian equivalents, based on the Mate, UKB and TOX catalogs. From punching and thick turret through to clinching and regrinding.
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Compatibility
Thick Turret compatibility guide: A–E stations and the machines covered
How the Thick Turret system maps onto Amada, Euromac, Prima Power, LVD and other punch presses — A, B, C, D and E stations, maximum diameters, and which Mate system to choose.
Technologies
TOX clinching vs. spot welding: when to choose a heat-free joint
How TOX clinching works, how it differs from spot welding, and why it suits galvanised sheet, dissimilar materials and non-destructive quality checking.
Tool selection
How to choose the steel for UKB press brake tooling: 42CrMo4, C45 and 1.2312
What the three UKB press brake tool steels mean, what strength they offer, why the working radius is hardened to 52–55 HRC, and how to choose according to the application.
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