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Updated on January 19, 2022
Although there are several different definitions of strength, including hardness, yield strength, and compressive strength, this article focuses mainly on tensile strength, which is the...
October 24, 2018
Although there are several different definitions of strength, including hardness, yield strength, and compressive strength, this article focuses mainly on tensile strength, which is the...
Updated on December 13, 2021
Depending on your project specifications, carbon steel and stainless steel materials provide beneficial qualities for a wide range of applications.
April 05, 2016
Depending on your project specifications, carbon steel and stainless steel materials provide beneficial qualities for a wide range of applications.
June 14, 2021
Stainless steel 304 and 316 alloys feature several beneficial qualities. Your application requirements will determine which is best for your project.
June 14, 2021
Stainless steel 304 and 316 alloys feature several beneficial qualities. Your application requirements will determine which is best for your project.
Updated on May 17, 2021
We usually think of rust as the orange-brown flakes that form on an exposed steel surface when iron molecules in the metal react with oxygen...
October 03, 2018
We usually think of rust as the orange-brown flakes that form on an exposed steel surface when iron molecules in the metal react with oxygen...
May 13, 2021
Learn about the four types of steel, including stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, and tool steel. Learn how to identify the right steel for your needs.
May 13, 2021
Learn about the four types of steel, including stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, and tool steel. Learn how to identify the right steel for your needs.
Updated on March 18, 2021
Aluminum sheet and aluminum plate are both widely used and respected due to the metal’s light-weight strength, along with high corrosion resistance. But what... March 23, 2018
Aluminum sheet and aluminum plate are both widely used and respected due to the metal’s light-weight strength, along with high corrosion resistance. But what... October 21, 2019
Melting Point of Metals
Knowing the melting points of different metals is important for fabricators and welders. Metals melt gradually, as the metal absorbs...
October 21, 2019
Melting Point of Metals
Knowing the melting points of different metals is important for fabricators and welders. Metals melt gradually, as the metal absorbs...
February 06, 2019
The history of metal is a long and fascinating one. Before the metal ages, the Stone Age reigned for perhaps millions of years. During that...
February 06, 2019
The history of metal is a long and fascinating one. Before the metal ages, the Stone Age reigned for perhaps millions of years. During that...
December 10, 2018
To answer the question of where metals come from, first we need to define the word, “metal.” Pure metals are basic elements of matter. There...
December 10, 2018
To answer the question of where metals come from, first we need to define the word, “metal.” Pure metals are basic elements of matter. There...
November 08, 2018
In the world of metals, three particular types stand out for their unusual red coloring. Copper, brass and bronze are related, but each has different...
November 08, 2018
In the world of metals, three particular types stand out for their unusual red coloring. Copper, brass and bronze are related, but each has different...
May 17, 2018
A2 is the most common grade of steel bar used to make tools for shaping metal, wood, and other materials. A2 medium-carbon chromium alloy steel...
May 17, 2018
A2 is the most common grade of steel bar used to make tools for shaping metal, wood, and other materials. A2 medium-carbon chromium alloy steel...
July 31, 2017
Steel tubing has many uses, ranging from bicycle frames to roll cages to rifle barrels. Two of the most commonly specified types are July 31, 2017
Steel tubing has many uses, ranging from bicycle frames to roll cages to rifle barrels. Two of the most commonly specified types are
