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How Cold Drawing Is Used to Make Steel Bars
As shown in the image to the left, steel bars are long and relatively thin rods of steel. Also known as a reinforcing bar or simply “rebar,” they are frequently used in the construction industry to reinforce concrete structures. When … Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to the Metalworking Process Peening
Raw metal often has unattractive qualities and characteristics that make it unsuitable for manufacturing applications. As a result, metalworking companies may alter raw metal to improve its physical properties — a process known as peening. Whether it’s steel, aluminum, copper … Read More
5 Fast Facts About Plasma Arc Welding
While shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common type of welding process, there are other welding processes available, including plasma arc. As the name suggests, it involves the use of a plasma-based welding torch. Plasma arc welding still … Read More
What Is Stud Welding?
When researching some of the different welding processes, you may come across stud welding. It’s frequently used by manufacturing companies to install a fastener on a metal object or surface. Because of its similarities to flash welding, though, some people … Read More
The Science Behind Ultrasonic Welding
Not all welding processes involve the use of an electric arc. While arc welding is certainly popular in the manufacturing and construction industries, there are welding processes available, including ultrasonic welding. Unlike arc welding, ultrasonic welding doesn’t use electricity to … Read More
The 4 Types of Cast Iron
Consisting of iron with more than 2% carbon, cast iron is a versatile metal that’s used in a wide range of consumer and commercial applications. It’s been around since the 5th century B.C., during which cast iron was used to … Read More
6 Common Sheet Metal Forming Process
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