Exploring the World of Alloy Materials You’ve probably heard of alloys before. But how much do you know about what makes them unique? Pure metals are rarely strong enough for most practical applications. That’s where alloys come in. Alloys are blends of...
Automotive Steel: Types and Usage in Modern Vehicles Ever wondered why automotive steel is still the main material in modern vehicles? Even with new aluminium and carbon fiber options, automotive steel remains the top vehicle choice. Steel is strong, cheap, and easy...
Zinc plated vs stainless steel Understanding the difference between zinc-plated vs stainless steel parts is important when choosing the right materials for cabinet pulls and related hardware. Each of the two steel categories has unique properties that may appeal to...
Brushed aluminum finish is one of the most popular aluminum finishes for decorative, electronic, and commercial applications. You can identify brushed aluminum from lines going across the shiny metal surface. But how exactly is brush finish achieved? And why is it so...
Creep Fatigue or Deformation Being an engineer or manufacturer, you’re no stranger to material behaviour. You know, materials often deform. You might deal with issues regularly. Do you know what causes these behaviors? Its creep deformation. So, it’s important to...
