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September 02, 2021
Metals melt at various temperatures. When choosing a metal for your project, it is important to choose a metal that maintains your temperature requirements.
September 02, 2021
Metals melt at various temperatures. When choosing a metal for your project, it is important to choose a metal that maintains your temperature requirements.
August 23, 2021
Metal heat treatment processes provide an effective way to gain and manipulate a metal's mechanical properties to suit a variety of applications.
August 23, 2021
Metal heat treatment processes provide an effective way to gain and manipulate a metal's mechanical properties to suit a variety of applications.
August 10, 2020
Discover the specific requirements, methods, equipment and techniques for welding copper metals, while preserving their material characteristics.
August 10, 2020
Discover the specific requirements, methods, equipment and techniques for welding copper metals, while preserving their material characteristics.
June 29, 2020
Discover which type of steel will work best for your project. Common steel types include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy, and tool steel. Find out more
June 29, 2020
Discover which type of steel will work best for your project. Common steel types include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy, and tool steel. Find out more
June 24, 2020
For DIYers who are dreaming of making a cast iron or stainless steel grill grate project—find choice of material that best suites your project needs here!
June 24, 2020
For DIYers who are dreaming of making a cast iron or stainless steel grill grate project—find choice of material that best suites your project needs here!
June 15, 2020
There are more ways to connect metal than through welding. Learn the process of tapping to master a safer, quicker version of reinforcing metal.
June 15, 2020
There are more ways to connect metal than through welding. Learn the process of tapping to master a safer, quicker version of reinforcing metal.
June 15, 2020
Quality assurance is a significant component of the metal manufacturing business. To prove and document that quality assurance for customers, companies use Mill test reports (MTRs).
June 15, 2020
Quality assurance is a significant component of the metal manufacturing business. To prove and document that quality assurance for customers, companies use Mill test reports (MTRs).
May 28, 2020
Discover how powdered metals are used and the different methods for producing powdered metals and powder metallurgy. Get hot and cold pressing techniques here.
May 28, 2020
Discover how powdered metals are used and the different methods for producing powdered metals and powder metallurgy. Get hot and cold pressing techniques here.
May 21, 2020
Wondering how to solder brass or copper tubing? We'll tell you what tools to use, how to apply those tools, and more techniques here.
May 21, 2020
Wondering how to solder brass or copper tubing? We'll tell you what tools to use, how to apply those tools, and more techniques here.
May 21, 2020
Do you know the melt source of the metal you're using? Find out the details and importance of knowing your melt source if you need to be DFARS compliant here!
May 21, 2020
Do you know the melt source of the metal you're using? Find out the details and importance of knowing your melt source if you need to be DFARS compliant here!
March 29, 2020
Metalsmithing tools and techniques include heating metal, soldering pieces together, and decorating it with patterns and textures. Learn more here.
March 29, 2020
Metalsmithing tools and techniques include heating metal, soldering pieces together, and decorating it with patterns and textures. Learn more here.
March 29, 2020
Get ready for your titanium welding project with tips from the experts. This unique metal has incredible strength but can be tricky to weld.
March 29, 2020
Get ready for your titanium welding project with tips from the experts. This unique metal has incredible strength but can be tricky to weld.
March 27, 2020
Learn differences in strength, price & aesthetic between hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel before making your purchase from Industrial Metal Supply.
March 27, 2020
Learn differences in strength, price & aesthetic between hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel before making your purchase from Industrial Metal Supply.
