Siri When you think of stainless steel, your first thought is going to be along the lines of construction, fabrications, even kitchen appliances and utensils. But have you heard about stainless … Read more
Need to wash your hands? “Pass the stainless steel, please?” That’s probably not the phrase you’d expect to hear in that situation. If you had no idea that stainless steel … Read more
The majority of stains appearing on stainless steel show up in products manufactured for the hospital and hospitality industries. Both want to retain and maintain perfectly clean shiny surfaces on … Read more
Typically, steel is used in infrastructure, appliances, and machinery. It’s where we expect to find it. But even in its most common application, it is incredibly versatile; there are many … Read more
Intricate fabrications and innovations are what make the world of metal capable of incredible structural components. Behind the scenes, metal fabrication methods such as spinning, shrinking and stretching, coax metal … Read more
Under the title of metal machining, there are several different techniques. Machining is a versatile manufacturing process, so it is a good idea to become familiar with the various options … Read more
Laser cutting techniques are an important part of the manufacturing sector. Yet, if we rewind to sixty years ago, laser technology was still being invented. These days laser cutting is … Read more
Enhancing project design and minimising the number of components used in a fabricated part plays a key role in reducing material costs. Using the steel forging process, the same part … Read more
Ceramic and steel are popularly used for blunt force trauma protection gear. Wearers of body armour require very specific bulletproof plates. Most of us recognize the traditional bulletproof vests used … Read more
As one of the world’s largest industries, automakers are always looking for ways to improve performance. With the highest spending industry when it comes to R&D, you can expect some … Read more
Did you know that 59% of manufacturers are using robots in fabrication? It’s no secret that automation is playing an ever-increasing role in our economies. Advancement in robotic technologies has … Read more
Rust forms when iron molecules in exposed metal alloy surfaces react with oxygen in the presence of water. Rust may also form in the presence of salt, acids, or harsh … Read more
Welding is a tried and tested way to create a steel support structure. But it can be a time-consuming process, and use a fair amount of money and manpower. So … Read more
You go to your kitchen, switch on the kettle, put a steel pan on your stovetop and make your breakfast. A little later, you use a metal key to unlock … Read more
While the crucial practice of metal finishing is not new to the steel industry, the demand for faster, cheaper, sustainable and more resilient finishing is picking up speed and driving … Read more
The term “Metal Fabrication” encompasses several different actions which include bending, cutting, welding and otherwise assembling metal into a final form. If you use stainless steel components it makes economic … Read more
WAAM! At first glance, you’d probably think it’s the description in a cartoon drawing of someone slamming the door! ‘Slam’ is not that far off really, because WAAM is responsible … Read more
If you want to build a component there are a few ways of going about it. You could use machining which essentially cuts away the unnecessary material until you get … Read more
With the metal industry currently facing a variety of challenges such as volatile commodity prices, shrinking markets, offshore price-cutting and higher expectations in the terms of product quality and speed … Read more
School is over, your university stint is well underway and you are looking into the great unknown that is going to be your chosen career. As a young engineer, you … Read more