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Metal Made Easy - News & Blog
AISI 1018 steel is an extremely popular metal option that provides excellent machinability, weldability, and versatility for various industrial applications.
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Metal Melting Points
For those that work with metal, understanding the melting points of brass, copper, and steel metal alloys is vital to the successful...
READ MOREWhat Metals are Magnetic or Not Magnetic?
Like most things in nature, a metal’s magnetism is derived from the electrons within its core. The uneven distribution of these electrons...
READ MOREDifferences Between Carbon Steel and Stainless Ste...
Steel is an overarching term that describes a host of different alloy materials. Carbon steel and stainless steel alloys are some of the...
READ MOREChoosing the Right Grill Grates Metal
DIYers and grill enthusiasts understand what it takes to achieve a perfectly seared steak that is grilled to perfection. Whether it’s...
READ MOREWhat is Galvanized Steel?
Galvanized steel is standard steel that is coated in zinc to provide enhanced corrosion resistance. The galvanized protective coating...
READ MOREHow to Weld: A Beginner's Guide To Welding Metal
Welding two pieces of metal together forms a permanent bond in which the metals are heated to a melting point, mixed together and then...
READ MOREWhere Does Metal Originate?
Pure metals are the essential elements of matter. There are 118 known elements either found in nature or created in the lab. Most of these...
READ MOREHot Rolled Steel Material Grades
Steel is an iron alloy that contains a small amount of carbon. Steel products come in different grades based on the percentage of carbon...
READ MOREEverything You Need to Know About Steel
Steel is the most used metal in the world; it is everywhere. Like oil and petroleum, steel is interwoven into the various products we rely...
READ MOREWhat Are the Four Steel Types?
With exceptional strength and mechanical properties, steel delivers a versatile material option for a wide range of construction and...
READ MORESelecting the Correct Iron Angle for Your Project
Structural steel is available in several shapes, including angle, beam, tee, and channel. Steel angle (also known as angle iron) is one of...
READ MOREDifferent Grades of Steel
Your project’s requirements will often dictate which type of steel you should work with. As a common metal material, steel is categorized...
READ MOREUnderstanding the Melting Points of Metal
Understanding the Melting Points of Metal Since they can withstand extremely high and low-temperature points, metal materials are commonly...
READ MOREWhat Are The Strongest Metals?
What are the Strongest Metals? There are certain metals found throughout the world that display superior characteristics to standard alloy...
READ MOREAISI 1008 Steel Guide: Properties, Applications, a...
AISI 1008 carbon steel is an extremely popular steel alloy that’s revered for its excellent formability, good weldability, and...
READ MOREDIY: How To Make a Magnetic Board on a Budget
Magnetic boards can be found in almost any room of the house, or at the office, for that matter. These practical items can help you...
READ MORE7 Amazing Things Made from Bronze
Like brass, bronze is an alloy primarily made of copper. But where brass combines copper with zinc, bronze is made of copper and tin, often...
READ MOREDifferences between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
While the main difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals is iron, it is important to understand the characteristics of each type of...
READ MOREChromoly vs. DOM Tubing
Steel tubing has many uses, ranging from bicycle frames to roll cages to rifle barrels. Two of the most commonly specified types are...
READ MOREWhat is A2 Steel?
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...
READ MORE3 Major Periods of Metal Age
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...
READ MOREComparing Aluminum Tooling Plate - ATP-5 & Mic6
ATP-5 and Mic 6 are both popular aluminum tooling plate materials used in various industries for their excellent dimensional stability...
READ MOREBenefits of Corten Weathering Steel
Often used interchangeably, Corten and weathering steel are essentially the same material, offering enhanced strength and corrosion...
READ MOREWhat is AISI 1018 Steel?
1018 steel is an extremely popular low-carbon steel known for its excellent machinability, weldability, and versatility. Classified as mild...
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