Stainless steel has existed since the early 1900s, and since that time, it has become one of the most commonly used materials in the world for its durability, workability and aesthetics. In the past, stainless steel was vulnerable to corrosion and had various other drawbacks. This led to researchers creating other alloys that might work […]
The process of flanges manufacturing is quite complex and must be adhered to rigorously if the manufacturer is to create high-quality components. It is critical for all metal fabricators performing manufacturing and welding of flanges to use high-quality materials from reliable vendors and to have plenty of quality control practices in place to ensure all […]
Mill test reports are a service many metal fabricators offer to their customers to assure them they are getting high-quality materials. A mill test report is a document that certifies the physical and chemical properties of a piece of metal and states that the metal in question complies with the standards of international industrial organizations. […]
Bending is a very common metal fabrication process that involves manipulating flat sheets of metal (including aluminum, steel or brass) by bending and pressing the metal to create new shapes. Metal fabricators can use bending to create some very complex and highly-functional pieces. It is a critical aspect of metal fabrication and metalworking. Of course, […]
Helical coils are commonly used in many industrial applications—but what is a helical coil? The name helical comes from the scientific term helix, which indicates a spiral configuration. This can technically refer to springs, which are often seen in forms of small helical coils, but it most often refers to tubing, which can be shaped […]
