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Aluminium is not like stainless steel: there is no one 'stand out' grade that is the first choice for medical devices. There is no '316L' of aluminium. Instead, as a purchaser of medical component machining solutions, you are confronted with a plethora of aluminium grades – any, all or none of which may suit your specific medical application. To suggest that's a challenge is an understatement. But it also offers you a great opportunity to improve quality, consistency and savings. How so? Simply this… you won't be on '316L autopilot' as sometimes occurs in the world of stainless steel medical components.
Thread pitch might seem like a small detail, but getting it wrong can cause serious issues, misaligned parts, poor fits, or even mechanical failure. If you're designing or sourcing precision-machined components, knowing how pitch works is essential for ensuring proper fit and function. This guide is here to walk you through everything you need to know.
Designing an electronic enclosure isn't always straightforward, and keeping costs down can be crucial for making the end product financially viable. From material choice to surface finish, there are decisions made across the whole manufacturing process where you may be adding unnecessary costs.