METALS
Aluminum
A 6061 enclosure with a controlled lid interface
Thin walls bow when released
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METALS
Stainless Steel
A 316L fluid block with intersecting passages
Cross holes leave internal burrs
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METALS
Alloy Steel
A 4140 shaft with a post-treatment bearing journal
A journal moves during treatment
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METALS
Carbon Steel 1018 / 1045 / C45
A 1018 mounting bracket with plated locating holes
Plating reduces a locating-hole clearance
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METALS
Copper C110
A C110 contact block with a flat mating face
A contact face smears or carries burrs
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METALS
Tellurium Copper C14500
A C14500 contact pin with a cross hole and fine thread
A slender pin deflects during turning
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METALS
Brass
A brass adapter with a plated thread and sealing seat
Threads reject after plating
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ENGINEERING PLASTICS
Nylon
A PA66 roller with a condition-dependent bearing bore
A bore tightens or grows after delivery
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Acrylic / PMMA
A clear PMMA instrument window with protected mounting features
Mounting holes chip at breakout
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ABS
An ABS electronics enclosure for a lid-fit evaluation
A thin enclosure flexes in the fixture
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PTFE / Teflon
A PTFE sealing ring with a defined free-state inspection
A thin ring deforms under clamping
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PPSU
A PPSU handle with a precision locating slot
A bore or slot controls assembly
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ENGINEERING PLASTICS
PEEK
A PEEK bushing with a controlled bearing seat
A bearing seat must fit a metal shaft
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ENGINEERING PLASTICS
Delrin / POM
A POM guide block for an automation slide
A guide binds on its mating rail
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