Machining of Spiral Wound Gasket
Spiral wound gaskets are a popular choice for industrial applications where high temperatures and pressures are present. These gaskets are made by winding a thin strip of metal, typically stainless steel, around a filler material, such as graphite or PTFE. While spiral wound gaskets are generally designed to be able to withstand the demands of high-temperature applications without failing, they may require machining to achieve the perfect fit. Machining is the process of cutting or shaping a material...