WELDING PROCESSES FOR STAINLESS STEEL
WELDING PROCESSES FOR STAINLESS STEEL Warped metal, charcoal-colored welds, and frustration; these are some of the things that can happen when welding stainless steel. While it contains similar elements to that of carbon steel, stainless
WHAT IS A FERROUS METAL?
WHAT IS A FERROUS METAL? There are many different categories into which metals can be placed. Some metals may be ductile, some may be brittle. Other metals could be magnetic, and some have no magnetism
WHAT IS QUENCHING?
WHAT IS QUENCHING? Heat treatment is a popular way to alter the mechanical properties of certain metals. Being able to change the hardness, toughness, and strength of a metal while keeping its chemical composition intact
PIPE SCHEDULE CHART
PIPE SCHEDULE CHART When working with pipe, it is common to describe them by their “schedule”. Someone unfamiliar with pipe schedules may not understand how to determine the measurements. A pipe schedule is a non-dimensional
WHAT IS NORMALIZING?
WHAT IS NORMALIZING? It is important that the material used for any project possesses the correct mechanical properties for the specific application. Heat Treatment processes are often used to alter the mechanical properties of a
WHAT IS AN ALLOY?
WHAT IS AN ALLOY? An alloy is a combination of a metal with at least one other metal or nonmetal. The combination must be part of a solid solution, a compound, or a mixture with