A Close-Up of Closed Die Forging – Steelmor
While turning up the heat and the pressure seldom has positive results for people, but the same can’t be said for steel. Closed die forging does exactly this, turning a … Read more
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Making a Great Impression: Forging Made Simple – Steelmor
Impression forging is one of those processes that does exactly what it says on the tin: it is a metal manufacturing process which makes use of a die to create … Read more
Stainless Steel Angles – A Good Looking Profile – Steelmor
Whether you’re in building and construction, architectural design, interior design or an industrial sector, you’ll be familiar with the use of stainless steel angles. As far as steel sections go, … Read more
Tempering Steel Gets The Best Out of This Magical Metal
In much the same way as a busy executive needs to unwind in a hot bath in order to successfully face another day, so work hardened metals need tempering to … Read more
Advances in the Antibacterial Properties of Stainless Steel
The health industry has enough on its hands without having to worry about malpractice suits due to patients contracting illnesses from the hospital itself. We know that stainless steel is … Read more
How to Save Water with Corrugated Stainless-Steel Piping – Steelmor
How many times have you turned on the tap only to have a tiny dribble of water come out; the result of another burst water pipe a few blocks from … Read more
Stainless Steel Flatware – Steelmor
Let Your Stainless Steel Flatware Take its Rightful Place at the Table It’s holiday time and there’s a good chance that you’re getting out the crystal glasses and the silver … Read more
How Does Powder Coating Work? – Steelmor
What do bicycles, aluminium doors and kitchen cabinets all have in common? There’s a very good chance that they have all been subjected to the magic of powder coating. How … Read more
Stainless Steel and Superalloys in Turbine Engines – Steelmor
For those of us who are fortunate enough to travel internationally, we may take for granted the components that make up the incredibly robust body of the air carrier we … Read more
Steel Containers | Versatile Recycling Project – Steelmor
An Exciting and Versatile Recycling Project We all understand that steel is recyclable and used in a plethora of applications. But, did you know how steel containers are being used … Read more
The Science Behind Hardening Steel – Steelmor
Steel – as incredible a medium as it is – is simply too soft to be used for many applications. Think about tools, machine parts and dies which need to … Read more
Waterjet Cutting “Steels” The Show – Steelmor
There is no denying the power and versatility of water. Just watch waves crashing onto the rocks or torrential rain as it washes away anything in its path – it’s … Read more
Steel Tendons – When Stress is a Good Thing – Steelmor
Steel tendons in the form of a high tensile-strength wire (cables or wire rope) have proven their worth in construction over the years. In order to counteract the expected applied … Read more
We’re Looking Out for Green Steel – Steelmor
We well know that steel manufacturing is an environmentally costly process. As it stands, creating one tonne of steel releases two tonnes of C0₂, as well as being a major … Read more
There’s No Cutting Corners With CNC Machining – Steelmor
Computer-numerical control (CNC) machining is synonymous with fast, accurate and safe manufacturing processes. The evolving speed and accuracy of these systems make for super-efficient production of complex parts, and alongside … Read more
Metal Shearing – Cutting Edge Tech at Your Fingertips – Steelmor
It’s a great option as it’s both fast and cheap! No, we’re not talking about 5G connectivity, nor are we referring to the latest small hatchback. What we’re referring to … Read more
Steel In Solar – Another Check for Sustainability – Steelmor
The Atacama Desert in Chile is 50 times drier than Death Valley with daytime temperatures hovering around 40°C and plummeting to 5°C overnight. The El Romero solar farm which went … Read more
Steel Innovations Are On The Rise – Steelmor
It really is an incredible time to be alive! The rate at which technology is evolving is breath-taking and grants out-of-the-box thinkers all new platforms on which to build their … Read more
The Role of Steel Structures in Natural Disasters – Steelmor
The world continues to reel from natural disasters – from runaway fires to hurricanes. The most recent event, Tropical Cyclone Idai, has been cited as one of the worst cyclones … Read more
Fit For Purpose – Differences Between Stainless Steel and Aluminium
What Are The Main Differences Between Stainless Steel and Aluminium Lightweight, highly resistant to corrosion and easy to form – aluminium certainly has a great deal to offer. Dense, heat … Read more