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guides·7 min read
Surface Finish Explained: Ra, Rz and What They Mean on a Machined Part
How surface roughness is measured, what Ra values each process delivers, when texture affects function rather than appearance, and how to specify finish so the result is repeatable.
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materials·8 min read
Aluminium or Stainless Steel? Choosing the Right Material for a Machined Part
Strength-to-weight, corrosion, thermal behaviour, machinability and cost compared across 6061, 7075, 304, 316L and 17-4PH — with the trade-offs that actually decide the choice.
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