We all know metal is a very important resource. It helps shape a lot of our modern lives and conveniences. So what are some of the ways metal impacts us? Let's find out! Metal coins have played a large role in the development of human society and trade relations. Coins...
Many metalworking shops underutilize their sawing dollars by grinding materials or machining things that could be sawed more efficiently. Saws are efficient at cutting almost any material and this is because the operation's thin kerf minimizes waste and requires less horsepower to remove material, typically. Chunk scrap produced by sawing...
If you own a machine shop you likely own a vertical bandsaw. Like horizontal models, this saw can cut basically any material with ease. These saws are considered the top tools associated with a workshop's productivity. Unlike typical bandsaws, vertical bandsaws are effective, powerful, and last a long time. Choosing...
While you may not put a lot of thought into your bandsaw blades aside from purchasing the correct ones and moving on, there are some interesting things about your blades you may not know. Let's see if we can learn something new. When it comes to bandsaw blades, size does...
Metal 3D printing is disrupting the traditional methods of metalworking and fabrication. Until fairly recently, metalworking has involved timely processes such as casting, CNC machining, and tooling. These processes can take months and can be quite expensive to manufacture parts at scale. Let's look at some of the ways 3D...
Prehistoric man is known to have used six different types of metal. Can you guess what those metals are? They were gold, silver, iron, lead, tin, and copper. Each of these metals has its own distinct properties and it was discovered that some metals were more useful for certain jobs...
Lubricant manufacturers across the world are replacing their mineral-based oils in metalworking fluids with naturally sourced derivatives. The environmental and safety aspects of metalworking fluids are becoming more and more important. Some metalworking fluids contain base fluid and then different types of additives that promote the properties of the lubricant...
What are welding tools and what tools do you need if you're a beginner? Common supplies consist of a welding machine, safety equipment such as a helmet, gloves, a mask, and basic tools like hammers, clamps, saws, and torches. So what should you focus on what getting started? Without the...
Chasing is the process of making a design on metal, one that is created from the front side of the workpiece. Repousse is done by pushing the metal up from the back. Let's talk about these two techniques and how they can be used. Either one of these techniques can...
If you want to learn to weld but are unsure of the best place to start, maybe we can help. There are some factors to consider when learning to weld but first you'll want to choose what type of welding you want to do. This will depend on the projects...
