What is MFT Top?
MFT stands for Mechanical, Fitting and Testing. It’s a type of product which consists of mechanical parts, such as screws, bolts or other fasteners used to assemble a machine part.
These are used to test whether or not the machine part will function properly before it is put into production. MFT tops are usually made from stainless steel and have a thickness ranging between 0.062″ (1 mm) and 1.5mm (.098 inches). They are available in different sizes and materials.
The main purpose of MFT tops is to make sure that the machine part will work correctly when it is assembled with other parts. A good example would be a hydraulic press where there are many joints.
If one joint fails, then all the others may fail too since they were all connected together using the same screw head. This could cause problems if some of them break or become loose during use.
Another reason why MFT tops are useful is because they allow manufacturers to check how well their machines will perform under various conditions. For instance, a manufacturer might want to see how much pressure its presses can withstand without breaking down completely.
Another example would be a company that wants to ensure that its machinery won’t start up slowly after being left running overnight.
How To Choose An MFT Top?
MFT tops are not always the same and it is important to know what you need before you start looking for one. The first thing you need to do is find out what size of MFT top you need.
You might think that this would be a relatively easy task since the size should already be printed on the top plate of the machine. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. For instance, it might only give you a size in inches while you require a size in millimeters. In this situation, you will need to either convert the measurement or get an MFT top that is already in millimeters.
The next thing that you should look for is the type of material used in making the MFT top. Most of the time, the best material is stainless steel.
It is commonly used in manufacturing because it does not rust and it is durable enough to withstand constant use.
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