Welding on a Car- Should you do it?
Welding on a car can be done by anyone who has the proper equipment and training. However, it is important …
Mechanical Engineering
How to Remove Mill Scale?
Mill scale is the flaky surface of hot rolled steel, iron ores, and iron oxide products that is typically removed …
303 versus 304 stainless steel
There are more than 150 types of stainless steel, each with their own characteristics and uses. This article covers the …
How is Steel Made?
How is steel made? In order to answer that question, one must first understand what steel is. Steel came from …
430 Stainless Steel vs other Steel
430 Stainless Steel is a non-hardenable ferritic stainless steel. It has good formability and weldability. It has good corrosion resistance …
Tubing Shapes
Metal Tubing Shapes Tubing is generally round, but there are other shapes available in the market. Each shape has benefits …
Bronze and Alloys of Bronze
What is Bronze? Bronze is an alloy of copper (Cu) and tin (Sn) as primary alloying. Various alloys of bronze …
Melting Point of Metals
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a metal for high temperature applications or for heat treatment …
Types of Heat Treatment processes
What are the types of Heat Treatment processes? Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon and is one of …
Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal
What are the Differences Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals? The basic difference between Ferrous and non-ferrous metals is that ferrous …