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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...
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Brass – an alloy of copper and zinc – is one of the most widely used alloys. Known for its decorative attributes and bright gold...
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A strong relationship with a reliable metal supplier can determine if your metal distributor can meet production requirements with materials selection, capabilities, and secondary services by asking these essential questions.
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Cutting metal is achieved with many different methods. Secondary services from distributors offer professional precision in cutting metal materials. Learn the benefits of choosing a quality metal distributor for your industrial metal-cutting services.
DIYers and grill enthusiasts understand what it takes to achieve a perfectly seared steak that is grilled to perfection. Premium grill grates manufactured from high-quality materials like stainless steel and cast iron help achieve the desired results.
Gone are the days of painstakingly cutting massive metal slabs by hand and filing and sanding them to pinpoint accuracy. Today, companies utilize metal cutting methods such as laser cutting and conventional mechanical cutting.
HD plasma is a cutting process that erodes material by applying an electrode arc within a superheated gas plasma stream. The plasma cutting system directs the arc while blasting out the material from the cut. HD plasma cutting is not recommended for small
Tube laser cutting is a state-of-the-art process designed to cut tubes, structural shapes, channels, and some formed or extruded shapes to meet specific application requirements.
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ATP-5 and Mic 6 are both popular aluminum tooling plate materials used in various industries for their excellent dimensional stability characteristics and machining properties. While they share some similarities, they also have a few key differences....
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With exceptional strength and mechanical properties, steel offers you a versatile material option for construction and building projects.
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Thermal conductivity is the term that describes how quickly a material absorbs heat from areas of high temperature and moves it toward areas of lower...
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Copper metals are commonly used in industries worldwide to create unique products that demonstrate exceptional capabilities. For applications that require enhanced malleability, machinability, conductivity, copper alloy products deliver proven results.
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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.
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