Metalworking Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/metalworking/ Blog Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:59:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Carburized Steel: Everything You Need to Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/carburized-steel-everything-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:24:58 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20782 Consisting primarily of iron and carbon, steel is a versatile alloy that’s used in many different industries. It’s strong, durable and corrosion resistant. During production, however, some types of steel undergo additional treatment processes, such as carburizing. Carburized steel contains … Read More

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]]> 5 Facts About Through Hardening https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-facts-about-through-hardening/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:27:38 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=18133 Have you heard of through hardening? It’s commonly used to increase the strength of metal fasteners, such as washers. Some fasteners are made of conventional stainless steel, whereas others are made of through-hardened stainless steel or other alloys. Through-hardened washers … Read More

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]]> Why Doesn’t Stainless Steel Rust? What You Should Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/why-doesnt-stainless-steel-rust-what-you-should-know/ Wed, 24 May 2023 08:25:54 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=17156 Stainless steel is one of the world’s most popular materials. It’s used to make everything from cookware and furniture to structural building frames, bridges, engines and more. According to Statista, global production of stainless steel has more than doubled since … Read More

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]]> 5 Common Types of Non-Ferrous Metals https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-common-types-of-non-ferrous-metals/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:21:07 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=12721 There are over 90 metallic elements listed on the Periodic Table. While no two metals are the same, they can all be classified as either ferrous or non-ferrous depending on whether they contain iron. Ferrous metals contain iron, whereas non-ferrous … 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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]]> 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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]]> Zinc-Plated vs Galvanized Steel: What’s the Difference? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/zinc-plated-vs-galvanized-steel-whats-the-difference/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:19:39 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9257 Moisture can wreak havoc on many steel products. Products made of carbon steel, for instance, are susceptible to oxidation when exposed to moisture. As moisture settles on the surface of a carbon steel product, it can trigger a chemical reaction … Read More

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]]> 5 Things to Consider When Choosing Industrial Shears https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-industrial-shears/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:55:33 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9185 You don’t have to use a lathe or any other heavy-duty manufacturing machine to cut sheet metal. There are handheld tools available for this purpose. Known as industrial shears, they offer a quick and easy way to cut sheet metal. … Read More

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]]> What Is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Cutting? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-is-electrical-discharge-machining-edm-cutting/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:19:47 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9062 There are a variety of cutting processes used in the manufacturing industry. While you might be familiar with laser, plasma and water jet, a lesser-known cutting process is electrical discharge machining (EDM). It’s a metal fabrication technique that allows manufacturing … Read More

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