metal-parts

We experience the power of gravity every day. And the metalworking industry knows how to implement natural forces. And, it creates durable products for industrial purposes. Gravity castings, also known as permanent mold castings, are one of those forces that metal workers can use to the industry’s advantage.There are some […]

Heat treating baskets can be an efficient way to handle the parts finishing process. A well-designed basket is effective at keeping parts safe from damage and is often useful for a variety of processes. While the baskets can be made out of a variety of materials, steel fabrications are the […]

Investment castings are one of the most popular metal parts used today. If you are surprised by the previous statement, you shouldn’t be. These cast components hold countless benefits that make them an appealing option to a wide-range of businesses and industries. Investment casting provides the ultimate design flexibility for […]

Heat treatment is the process of heating and cooling metals to change their microstructure and to bring out the physical and mechanical characteristics that make metals more desirable. Let’s take a look at the heat treating process as well as some examples of heat treating, such as heat treating baskets. […]

The investment castings process can produce the most intricate shapes in pretty much any alloy. It is the only metal working process that provides the design freedom to easily cast complex intricate shapes and assemblies. Here is more information why you should use investment casting and where you can find […]

Closed die forging is a forging process in which dies that contain a precut profile of the desired part move towards each other and covers the piece in whole or in part. This blog will go into detail about the forging process and capabilities. Forging Process The process beings with […]

Investment casting is an industrial process based on lost-wax casting, one of the oldest known metal-forming techniques. Because it is one of the oldest known metal forming techniques it has several advantages over other methods. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of investment castings and how you […]

Rings are typically rolled by a process called ring rolling. Ring rolling is done on rolling mills. They can be produced in configurations ranging from flat, washer-like parts to tall, cylindrical shapes, with heights ranging from less than an inch to more than 9 feet. Let’s take a look at […]

Titanium tubes are classified into two categories, commercially pure and alloys with additives such as aluminum and vanadium. Within each category, there are grades given to the titanium. This blog will go into the different grades of titanium to give you a better idea of what kind of titanium you […]

You probably know that investment castings are one of the best types of metal parts out there. But there is probably a lot about these cast components that you don’t know. Keep reading for some investment casting facts that are both helpful and fascinating! 5 Facts About Investment Castings Investment […]