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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 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...
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... Updated on January 07, 2021
June 11, 2018
When completing a project with corrugated sheet should you go with a galvanized or Galvalume metal roof?
October 15, 2020
Learn about hot rolled steel, common hot rolled steel grades, and the applications that benefit from using hot rolled steel products. Common hot rolled steel grades include ASTM A3, 1018, 1011, ASTM A513, ASTM A786, and 1020/1025.
October 15, 2020
Learn about hot rolled steel, common hot rolled steel grades, and the applications that benefit from using hot rolled steel products. Common hot rolled steel grades include ASTM A3, 1018, 1011, ASTM A513, ASTM A786, and 1020/1025.
September 24, 2020
What is the importance of design considerations for applications susceptible to metal fatigue? Let’s talk about the causes, forms, and how to determine metal fatigue strength.
September 24, 2020
What is the importance of design considerations for applications susceptible to metal fatigue? Let’s talk about the causes, forms, and how to determine metal fatigue strength.
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...
March 29, 2019
When planning your next plumbing project, you need to evaluate the various types of pipe for the job. Although stainless steel and brass tubing could...
March 29, 2019
When planning your next plumbing project, you need to evaluate the various types of pipe for the job. Although stainless steel and brass tubing could...
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...
October 03, 2018
Both hot rolled steel and cold rolled steel start out in essentially the same way and both can have the same grades and specifications. But...
October 03, 2018
Both hot rolled steel and cold rolled steel start out in essentially the same way and both can have the same grades and specifications. But...
May 07, 2018
Like brass, bronze is an alloy primarily made of copper. But where brass combines copper with zinc, bronze is made of copper and...
May 07, 2018
Like brass, bronze is an alloy primarily made of copper. But where brass combines copper with zinc, bronze is made of copper and...
August 04, 2017
Weldability is everything. Metals with a high weldability are easier to weld and retain a higher weld quality than other metals, so it’s important to...
August 04, 2017
Weldability is everything. Metals with a high weldability are easier to weld and retain a higher weld quality than other metals, so it’s important to...
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
