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
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
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
From cars to planes, refrigerators to computers, metal is an essential part of our everyday life. Of course, as with any product that eventually outlives its usefulness, even metal can … Read more
What Are The Best Tools For Cutting Sheet Metal? We’ve all heard the saying, “A bad worker blames his tools.” While this may be something of a cliché, it does … Read more
The Difference Between Steel Plates and Steel Sheets There are many different kinds of sheet metals including steel plates and steel sheets to name a few. Sheet metal can be … Read more
Traditionally many companies would use CNC punches to cut their sheet metal. While this form of cutting still has its place in the industry, laser-cut metal is becoming more and … Read more
Recycling Metal Recycling is a keyword in today’s society. While mostly associated with papers, plastic and garden or household refuse, recycling metal is not such a common one to come … Read more
Compared to traditional ‘metal on metal’ methods, plasma cutting offers precision where it matters most. Initially, the machines were rather cumbersome, slow and expensive and relegated to mass-producing repetitive cuts. … Read more
From the first crude plastic toys which came out of the 1980s to the magnificently complex medical prosthetics now available, 3D printing has been expanding exponentially. It really was just … Read more
Over the last few years, the use of metal as a roofing material has begun to increase. Metal has many benefits as a roof, being fire resistant and long-lasting. As … Read more
The process of metal pickling is a necessary part of the manufacture process and is a method of removing stains, rust or scale from ferrous metals. While there are newer … Read more
We recently chatted a little about metal pickling, and how it is a fast and efficient way to strip oxidation and impurities from metal before further processing. This surface is … Read more
If you are thinking of going into a career in metalwork, then you should look into some career information on the different options in the industry. Whether you are good … Read more
Metal powder bed fusion is an amazing process. It brings simplicity and complexity together in manufacturing. It’s a process where precision meets adaptability and strength. This outstanding process is worth … Read more
The industry of metal fabrication affects various sectors from the automotive sector through to the mining sectors. Because of this, those in the industry need to be as adaptable as … 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
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
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
Sheet metal gauge is understood by the automation industry in the manufacture of vehicles, from racing cars to an elite Rolls Royce. The aviation industry uses different sheet metal gauges … Read more