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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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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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304 vs. 316 Stainless Steel: Which One Is Better?

Dave Olsen — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:23:48 +0000

Stainless steel is one of the world’s leading metals in various applications. It provides exceptional corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appeal. While the name suggests that it is impervious to everything, stainless steel is still susceptible to problems metals face, like rust and corrosion. The critical difference is its longevity to withstand elements without showing…

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Will Aluminum Rust or Corrode?

Dave Olsen — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:52:26 +0000

Aluminum does not rust but it can corrode. What is the difference between rust and corrosion? Rust and corrosion, while often used interchangeably, represent distinct phenomena. Corrosion is the broader term, referring to the gradual degradation of metal through chemical reactions. On the other hand, rust refers to the oxidation of iron-based alloys like steel,…

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The 101 On Thermal Conductivity In Metal Alloys

Dave Olsen — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:31:36 +0000

One crucial property to understand in metalworking is thermal conductivity. The simplest definition of thermal conductivity is a material’s ability to transfer or conduct heat from one location to another efficiently. A more technical definition from Science Direct is, “Thermal conductivity can be defined as the rate at which heat is transferred by conduction through…

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