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Weerg staff: Dec 23, 2025
Galvanisation is one of the most effective and widely used surface treatments for protecting steel and other metals from corrosion, oxidation and wear.Used for over 150 years in construction, mechanical engineering and the automotive industry, it is now an essential industrial standard for...
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Weerg staff: Dec 10, 2025
Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials in modern industry thanks to its corrosion resistance, durability, and versatility.Among the most common alloys are two main types: stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 316.At first glance, they may appear similar, but they differ in ...
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Weerg staff: Dec 3, 2025
In the world of FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D printing, material selection is a key factor in determining the quality, functionality, and longevity of the final part. Among the most widely used materials are PLA (Polylactic Acid) and ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).
While PLA is often...
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Weerg staff: Nov 19, 2025
Starting today, Weerg expands its range of FDM 3D printing materials with the introduction of PPS CF (carbon fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide), a carbon fiber-reinforced engineering polymer that offers exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability and stiffness.
Weerg expands its range...
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Weerg staff: Nov 13, 2025
HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology continues to evolve through the introduction of new high-performance materials — and leading the way is the new second-generation Nylon PA11.This material marks a significant step forward compared to the previous version, offering greater...
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Weerg staff: Nov 5, 2025
The term annealing refers to a heat treatment used to modify the physical and mechanical properties of a material.From metals to polymers—and even 3D-printed parts—annealing is a key step for improving strength, ductility, and dimensional stability.
In this guide, you’ll learn what annealing is,...
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Weerg staff: Oct 22, 2025
POM‑C, also known as polyoxymethylene copolymer or acetal resin, is a high‑performance engineering plastic material. Used in mechanical, fluid‑handling and electromechanical applications, thePOM‑C material offers an ideal balance of stiffness, smooth sliding (low friction), dimensional stability...
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Weerg staff: Oct 8, 2025
When discussing the heaviest metal in the world, we must first clarify what we mean by “heavy”. In chemistry and materials science, a metal can be considered “heavier” in two main ways:
Density – how much mass is contained in a given volume (g/cm³).
Atomic mass – the average weight of the atoms...
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Weerg staff: Sep 24, 2025
The mechanical orientation of materials is a critical factor in the design of components for 3D printing and CNC machining. The distinction between isotropic vs anisotropic behaviour directly affects structural performance, reliability and costs.
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Weerg staff: Sep 17, 2025
Titanium is considered one of the most high-performing metals known to humankind. Its reputation derives from the rare combination of two qualities in a single material: strength and lightness. This balance makes titanium indispensable in fields where maximum performance is required without...
