There are many career options when it comes to working with metal. Most of these will include construction or building since metalworkers are typically responsible for building parts or structural materials as well as doing maintenance and repairs. Let's look at some different career options involving metalwork. Welders, cutters, brazers,...
Metal plays a major role in how people live their lives. From households to work environments and appliances, metal is something that makes our everyday lives easier. So what are some of the most common metal fabrication processes and what are their applications? Let's find out more. Metal fabrication consists...
In the past, coins have been made from valuable metals such as silver, gold, copper, bronze, or brass. Some of the earliest coins were made of electrum which is an alloy of gold and roughly 20 percent silver. These were consistent in weight which meant they were intended to have...
Corrosion is a natural phenomenon where the deterioration of a material is caused by environmental interactions. Corrosion can have a negative effect on metal and cause structures to become unsafe leading to collapses and accidents. Corrosion could be prevented using certain protection methods, though, and we're here to discuss...
It can be difficult to undo a weld on fused metal since the weld is stronger than the pieces of metal on each side of it. There are a few ways to separate the metal though, and we'll look at some here. The first method is to use a torch....
