Did you know that metals can be recycled over and over again with no alteration to their properties? Steel is one of the most recycled materials on the planet with aluminum, copper, silver, brass, and gold at its heels. There is a financial incentive to recycling scrap metals and doing...
Steel is a very common material across many areas of life and business. It is nearly impossible to go about a normal day and not encounter a product that uses steel in some way. While some industries use steel more than others, it still spans dozens of products and uses....
If you are working in a shop with a single machine you may sometimes run into this question. Maybe you're working on a project and suddenly you realize you need a few pieces of wood for something else, maybe you need to put together a pallet or a shipping crate....
Vertical bandsaws, like horizontal bandsaws, can cut any metal material quite easily. They are considered one of the top tools associated with the productivity of a workshop, as well. They are effective and powerful machines that will last a long time and are capable of making various cuts. So which...
Today, let's take a quiz! Sounds scary, right? I would agree. But hey, it's just for fun. The answers will all be provided at the bottom and there are only a few questions. Test yourself and see what answers you know and what things you can learn! Let's get started!...
The ability for a business to cut its own metal has become far more feasible over the years due to technology becoming more widely accessible and manageable. Cutting your own metal is cost-effective as it can lower operating costs and ensure timelines are met. So what are the advantages of...
For a while, metal prices were falling continually. Currently, we are dealing with a lack of materials needed due to a number of different factors. It bears asking the question, will metal resources ever simply run out? One of the rarest metals on earth, used in the production of some...
Stainless steel is a very diverse material used in many applications. It is used in construction for its strength and energy absorption characteristics and its corrosion resistance. But why does stainless steel not rust? Let's find out! Stainless steel does not rust because of the interaction between its alloy elements...
To get the best possible performance out of your metal cutting bandsaw blades you want to have an optimal selection available to you. This will also provide longevity out of your blades and avoids damage to your machines and your material. There are some factors to consider when choosing the...
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...
