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Not all fasteners require the use of a traditional Phillips head screwdriver. Some require other tools to tighten or loosen the fastener. Hex screws, for example, are characterized by a unique hexagonal shape that requires the use of a hex … Read More

There are other ways to cut metal besides using a shear blade. Water jets cutting, for example, refers to the use of a specialized tool that blasts metal — or other hard materials — with a stream of high-pressurized water. … Read More

Consisting of thin and flat pieces of metal — typically steel or aluminum — sheet metal plays an important role in the construction and manufacturing industries. In the construction industry, it’s used as panels for buildings and houses. In the … Read More

Have you heard of the metal treatment process known as pickling? When most people hear the word “pickling,” they immediately envision the edible vinegar-preserved food of its namesake. However, pickling also refers to a metal treatment process performed by manufacturing … Read More

From stereo speakers and telephones to heavy lifting devices and medical imaging machines, magnets are used in a variety of applications. By definition, a magnet is any object that produces a magnetic field. They are able to attract or repel … Read More

In terms of mass, iron is the most common element on Earth. Research shows iron accounts for 35% of Earth’s total mass, followed by oxygen at 30% and silicon at 15%. It’s found in the Earth’s outer core as well … Read More

It’s not uncommon for metal objects and surfaces to corrode. Corrosion occurs when metal reacts to environmental elements, such as oxygen or moisture, resulting in gradual degradation. It literally eats away at the metal, creating visible holes while changing the … Read More