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We let the customers have their say: Our success story with STÖCKEL Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH – Part 2

We let the customers have their say: Our success story with STÖCKEL Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH – Part 2

Posted by Jannike Reitz on 08.03.2023

In the first part of our success story, you learnt more about STÖCKEL GmbH as our long-standing customer and our cooperation. The second part is now dedicated entirely to the special features of granite as a material in machine co...

Topics: Granite, Precision, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite measuring plate, Coordinate measuring technology, Measurement technology, Precision assembly, Machine foundations, Machine bed, Granite machine foundations, Accuracy granite


Coefficient of thermal expansion: comparison of granite and steel

Coefficient of thermal expansion: comparison of granite and steel

Posted by René Maschlanka on 08.03.2023

It is still widely, and erroneously, believed that granite is only used as a machine foundation for high-end coordinate measuring equipment. However, this belief has long been considered outdated. The natural stone granite has als...

Topics: Granite, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite foundation for precision machines, Machine foundations, Machine bed, Granite machine foundations, Accuracy granite

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