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Drawings & SpecsJIS Surface Roughness: Ra, Rz, and Triangle Finish SymbolsRead roughness on Japanese drawings: Ra vs. Rz, old Rz (RzJIS) and Rmax, triangle (▽▽▽) finish marks, JIS B 0601 vs. ISO, and Ra in microinches.Oct 22, 2026
Working with JapanFAT and SAT with Japanese Suppliers: Steps & Free ChecklistLearn FAT vs. SAT for Japanese equipment: tachiai witnessed inspection, kenshu acceptance, key documents, a 6-step procedure, and a free checklist.Oct 22, 2026
Maintenance & QualityKiken Yochi (KY) Training: Japan’s Hazard Prediction MethodLearn how Japanese plants run kiken yochi (KY): the 4-round KYT method, a sample KYT sheet, pointing and calling, and how KY differs from a JHA.Oct 22, 2026
Working with JapanApproval Drawings (Shonin-zu) in Japan: Review and ReturnLearn how Japanese approval drawings (shonin-zu) work: return codes, stamps and red markups, return deadlines, and a checklist for engineers and buyers.Oct 22, 2026
Drawings & SpecsJIS vs ASME (ANSI) vs JPI Flanges: How to Match ThemCompare JIS B 2220 5K/10K/20K, ASME B16.5 Class 150/300, and JPI-7S-15 flanges: bolt circles, bolt sizes, ratings, and a checklist before connecting.Oct 22, 2026
Drawings & SpecsSUS304, SUS316, SUS430: JIS Grades and AISI/ASTM EquivalentsFind the AISI/ASTM, UNS, and EN equivalents of SUS304, SUS316, and SUS430, how JIS and ASTM limits differ, and what to check before you substitute.Oct 22, 2026