Being able to additively manufacture parts has been a great addition to manufacturing. 3-D printing metal parts is a unique fabrication technique that can add value to the manufacturing process in a few ways. The cost per part is consistent at low and high volumes of production. Most fabrication methods...
There is a lot to learn about metalworking and solving problems that may arise. Here we will talk about some of the most common issues and challenges in metalworking and ways to solve these issues. Workers are exposed to many hazards during the process of metal fabrication. Moving materials by...
Welders are responsible for repairing structures all over the world and from space to deep in the oceans. Welding is seemingly a simple process of joining two metals together but it requires a variety of techniques to be successful. Arc welding is one of the most common classes of welding...
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...
When it comes to metal, strength can be defined in different ways. Those ways are compressive strength, tensile strength, yield strength, and impact strength. Here we will go over these variations and what they mean. Compressive strength is a material’s capacity to endure and withstand compaction (size reduction) or how...
While humans have always used materials in their surroundings to create works of art from cave paintings to statues and effigies, these artistic skills have obviously increased over time and with the discovery of new materials, new works of art have been created. From shells, bones, teeth, and skin in...
Bandsaws are a piece of equipment used in many shops large and small for cutting metal and other materials. There are many things you can do to ensure the safety of yourself and others while using these powerful tools. Practice safety and always make sure you are using your tools...
Depending on what type of work you're doing will depend on the tools you need, however, any handyman, metalworker, or carpenter will likely have a variety of tools in their arsenal. Here we will look at scroll saws and the differences in using one vs a bandsaw. These machines may...
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....
