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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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MetalTek’s Carondelet Division Certified to Produce HY-80 Steel

Robb Edwards — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:25:43 +0000

MetalTek’s Carondelet Division is excited to announce that we achieved certification to produce HY-80 steel. HY-80 is a low alloy steel renowned for its exceptional strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance. These properties make HY-80 ideally suited for the naval defense market, including both submarines and surface ships. “Achieving this certification deepens MetalTek’s commitment to our…

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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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What Is Low Alloy Steel?

Robb Edwards — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:47:59 +0000

What Is Low Alloy Steel? In general, there are two categories of steel: Low alloy steel has low percentages of alloying elements such as chromium and nickel compared to stainless steel. As a result, low alloy steel does not have the heat, wear, or corrosion resistance provided by stainless steel. However, low alloy steel provides…

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Die Casting vs. Investment Casting vs. Sand Casting

Dave Olsen — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:59:08 +0000

Casting is a manufacturing process of pouring molten metal into a mold to create a desired shape. Once the metal solidifies, the mold is removed, and the part is produced. Three similar casting processes are: die casting, investment casting, and sand casting. Selecting the appropriate casting method for your project is as important as selecting…

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Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metals

Robb Edwards — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:30:38 +0000

From skyscrapers to naval propulsion systems, from automotive parts to petrochemical furnace tubes, there is no shortage of real-world applications for metal. Metals come in a wide range of structures, properties, and applications but are commonly organized into two categories: ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. Below we explain the definitions, common types, differences, and popular…

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Stainless Steel VS Aluminum Castings: When To Use Each

Dave Olsen — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:18:46 +0000

Selecting the best metal alloy for your components can be challenging. Two popular choices are aluminum and steel, more specifically stainless steel. Every component and its application are different so there is not a “one size fits all” alloy. However, this article will provide tips for determining which alloy, aluminum or steel, is a better…

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Heat Treatment for Metals

Robb Edwards — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:39:23 +0000

What is Heat Treatment? Heat treatment is a thermal process that accomplishes three primary improvements to the material properties of metal castings: Improving mechanical properties Enhancing corrosion resistance Reducing residual stresses The heat treatment process begins with heating the metal casting to the desired temperature before cooling the metal in a controlled way to achieve…

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