metal-parts

Casting offers exceptional capacity for design detail. While there are many types of materials that can be used for castings, steel and iron are two of the more popular options. While cast iron and steel may appear similar on the surface, they are actually more different than you think. Let’s […]

Zirconium is a silver-gray transition metal, a type of element that is malleable and ductile and easily forms stable compounds. It is also highly resistant to corrosion. Let’s take a look at some facts about the metal as well as where you might use it and where you can get […]

There are numerous different types of forging processes. There is rolled ring forging, which punches a hole in a thick, round piece of metal and then rolls and squeezes the part into a thin ring. There is also closed die forging, which moves two dies towards each other until they […]

In the metalworking world, there are a variety of different materials that can be used to create forged parts. Inconel, cobalt alloys, titanium, nickel, and steel are just a few of the countless forging materials that you can utilize for your next project. Which one you choose all depends on […]

Hot forging and cold forging are two different metal forming processes that deliver similar results. Let’s take a look at the differences between hot and cold forging and how they pertain to steel forgings. Hot Forging Process When a piece of metal is hot forged it must be heated significantly. […]

Heat treatment occurs when a metal is heated and then cooled in order to change its shape and structure. The temperature metals are heated to and the rate of cooling after heat treatment can significantly change steel castings’ properties. The most common reasons metals undergo heat treatment are to improve […]

When it comes to metal parts, only a few types of components compare to castings. Castings can be produced with fine detail, thin walls, excellent “as-cast” surface finish, shape into external or internal features, and near-net shapes. Furthermore, cast parts allow customers to money thanks to the minimal use of […]

Are you thinking about using cobalt alloys for your next project? If you are, then there are a few things that you should learn about this extremely advantageous metal. Keep reading to learn 7 interesting facts that you need to know about cobalt alloys. 7 Facts About Cobalt Alloys It […]

There are many different types of forging processes. There is open die forging, closed die forging, and rolled ring forging, to name a few. While all three methods possess their own set of benefits, the specific purpose of this post is to discuss ring rolling. Ring rolling is a hot […]

Investment castings, which are often referred to as lost-wax castings, are metal parts that are produced by the investment casting process. This expendable mold process and the components that it produces is extremely popular for countless applications in numerous industries. This is largely due to the fact that the investment […]