Did You Know? How Steel Is Made From Iron

Steel is one of the world’s most versatile materials. Defined as an alloy of iron and carbon, it’s both strong and durable. Furthermore, over two-thirds of all steel produced in North America is recycled annually, according to the American Iron … Read More

Exploring the Different Types of Grinding Machines

Not to be confused with a milling machine, a grinding machine is a heavy-duty machine that’s used to remove material from the surface of a workpiece. While milling machines feature a rotating cutting tool that’s placed against a stationary workpiece, … Read More

The Cold Hard Truth About Cryorolling

In metalworking, rolling refers to the use of two or more heavy-duty rollers to compress metal stock. The metal stock is fed through the rollers to achieve a lower profile and uniform thickness (among other things). Not all rolling processes … Read More

The 6-Step Process of Sand Casting

Also known as sand molding casting, sand casting is a casting-based manufacturing process that involves the use of a sand mold. It’s used to create metal products and components in a variety of sizes and shapes. To put its popularity … Read More

When should you use high-temperature fasteners for your project?

Does your project revolve around high temperatures or pressures? Well, the good news is that there are fasteners are built with the capability of withstanding extreme temperature environments. As technology develops, companies are now using advanced designs and manufacturing concepts … Read More

What Is Tempered Steel?

Based on its name alone, you may assume that tempered steel is a unique type of steel with a specific ratio of iron to carbon. While tempered steel is, in fact, an iron alloy, it still has the same amount … Read More

Machining: A Beginner’s Guide to Machining Processes

Even if you have little or no knowledge about the manufacturing industry, you’ve probably heard the term “machining.” It’s used extensively by manufacturing companies to convert raw materials into finished products. Based on the name alone, you may assume that … Read More