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Metallurgy And Its Role In The Metal Casting Process

Dave Olsen — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:16:56 +0000

The world of foundry processes is complex. It’s a realm where science and artistry intersect, where raw materials are transformed into intricate components. At the heart of these processes, you’ll find the metallurgist. Metallurgists play a pivotal role in foundry operations. They are the custodians of metal casting, the architects of alloy development, and the…

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Alloy Steel vs. Carbon Steel: Your Complete Guide

Dave Olsen — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:28:33 +0000

At MetalTek, we pride ourselves on providing industry-leading knowledge and materials to help you choose the best steel for your applications. Among the range of steel options, alloy steel and carbon steel stand out for their unique properties, uses, and benefits. In this guide, we’ll explore these two materials, focusing on key considerations like carbon…

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Complete Guide To Duplex And Super Duplex Stainless Steel

Dave Olsen — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:02:45 +0000

At MetalTek, we pride ourselves on offering quality stainless-steel products, including duplex and super duplex stainless steel. Known for their superior strength, corrosion resistance, and versatility, duplex and super duplex steels are essential for a variety of industries. This guide provides a deep dive into the properties, benefits, and applications of these remarkable alloys to…

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What is Vacuum Investment Casting?

Robb Edwards — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:44:12 +0000

Manufacturers in high-compliance industries such as aerospace, defense, and energy continually identify ways to improve the quality and precision of their metal components. One such advanced method is vacuum investment casting. If you are familiar with traditional metal casting processes but have not explored the potential of vacuum investment casting, this blog will offer insight…

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Why Aluminum Bronze Is A Good Choice For High-Specification Components

Dave Olsen — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:16:36 +0000

Selecting the right metal alloy for high-performance applications is critical. Aluminum bronze alloys have proven themselves as a good choice for high-specification components requiring heat, wear, and corrosion resistance. This article explores how this material is revolutionizing key industries such as space exploration, defense, and energy, providing solutions that meet rigorous demands. What Makes Aluminum…

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Copper’s Antimicrobial Properties

Dave Olsen — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:38:54 +0000

Copper has been a cornerstone of human construction and design for thousands of years. One of the signature characteristics of copper and copper alloys (bronze, brass, copper-nickel) is their antimicrobial abilities. This property has been utilized since ancient civilizations, even though it wasn’t fully understood why or how until the 19th century. Understanding why copper…

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8 Metals Commonly Used For Casting

Dave Olsen — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:18:12 +0000

Metal casting involves pouring molten metal into a die or mold to form a desired shape. Numerous types of metal casting exist, including investment, sand, centrifugal, and die. Metals are chosen for metal casting methods based on their characteristics such as corrosion and wear resistance, tensile strength, hardness, machinability, and cost. Here are eight commonly…

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Bearium Metal Alloys: An in-depth guide of proprietary leaded bronzes

Dave Olsen — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:55:33 +0000

What Is Bearium Metal? Bearium Metal is a group of high lead tin bronze alloys containing virgin copper, tin, and specially processed lead. These bearing bronzes provide every desirable feature found in other bearing metals, plus certain superior characteristics which are proprietary to MetalTek International. There are four grades available: B-4, B-8, B-10, B-11. Benefits…

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What Is Rust And How To Prevent It

Dave Olsen — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:47:09 +0000

Rust, the reddish-brown culprit that silently creeps onto many metal surfaces, is a phenomenon that has plagued ferrous metals for centuries. More specifically, it is a problem that impacts metals containing iron. This natural process occurs when metals containing iron react with oxygen and moisture in the environment. Rust can be detrimental to structural integrity…

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How To Choose a Metal Casting Supplier for the Petrochemical Industry

Robb Edwards — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:41:51 +0000

Planned turnarounds are regular occurrences in the life cycle of a petrochemical plant. Every few years, a plant goes offline for a few weeks to upgrade capital equipment, perform regular maintenance, or improve worker safety. These activities cannot take place while a plant is operational. When properly executed, a planned turnaround limits the downtime and…

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