Material Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/material/ Blog Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:55:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 An Introduction to Inorganic Antimicrobial Coatings https://monroeengineering.com/blog/an-introduction-to-inorganic-antimicrobial-coatings/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:46:44 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=12488 You might not be able to see them, but germs are everywhere. Studies show that a typical desk surface contains over 10 million germs. Aside from cleaning surfaces, though, there are other ways to stop these microscopic invaders from spreading. … Read More

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]]> The Benefits of Non-Ferrous Metals https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-benefits-of-non-ferrous-metals/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:27:51 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9713 Non-ferrous metals are used in countless manufacturing applications. You can find them in airplane fuselages as well automotive engines, fasteners, wiring kits, building roofs, pipes and more. Unlike ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals contain any meaningful amount of iron. They are … Read More

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]]> The Antimicrobial Properties of Silver https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-antimicrobial-properties-of-silver/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:55:58 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9700 Silver doesn’t just offer a lustrous and shiny appearance; it has antimicrobial properties that protect it from bacteria, fungi and viruses. You can often find pull handles, hinges and other objects made of silver for this very reason. With a … Read More

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]]> An Introduction to Passivation in Metalworking https://monroeengineering.com/blog/an-introduction-to-passivation-in-metalworking/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:25:17 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9570 Metal parts and components are often processed to protect against corrosion. While there are different types of corrosion-inhibiting processes in metalworking, one of the most common is passivation. It’s used with a variety of different metals and alloys, including aluminum, … Read More

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]]> Thermoplastic vs Thermoset Materials: What’s the Difference? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/thermoplastic-vs-thermoset-materials-whats-the-difference/ Thu, 20 May 2021 07:53:45 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9404 Thermoplastic and thermoset are two common types of polymer-based materials used in the manufacturing industry. They are used to make everything from knobs and buttons to cable shielding, machine parts and more. Thermoplastic isn’t the same as thermoset, however. While … Read More

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]]> The Difference Between Austenitic and Ferritic Stainless Steel https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-difference-between-austenitic-and-ferritic-stainless-steel/ Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:50:19 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9122 Stainless steel is one of the world’s most commonly used materials. Consisting of iron, chromium and carbon, it’s found in everything from screws and bolts to automobiles, rockets, bridges, railroads and more. While all stainless steel contains these three elements, … Read More

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]]> What Is Basic Oxygen Steelmaking? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-is-basic-oxygen-steelmaking/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:25:07 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9090 Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. Consisting of iron and carbon, it’s an alloy that’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, buildings, vehicles, engines and more. While there are different techniques used to … Read More

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]]> What Are Steel Alloys? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-steel-alloys/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:22:36 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9035 Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. It’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, engines, airplane fuselages and more. Research, in fact, shows that nearly 2 billion tons of steel are produced annually. Not … Read More

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]]> An Introduction to Stainless Steel and How It’s Made https://monroeengineering.com/blog/an-introduction-to-stainless-steel-and-how-its-made/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:25:34 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=8941 Stainless steel is one of the world’s most common alloys. Consisting of iron, carbon and chromium, it’s prized for its superior level of protection against corrosion. Even when exposed to moisture, stainless steel typically won’t corrode. Since it’s not a … Read More

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