metal

Steel is one of the most versatile metalworking materials available in the world today. It can be found throughout numerous industries and in countless forms. One particular type of steel component that is exceptionally well-liked is cast steel. Despite these castings not being as popular as other metal parts, steel […]

While many materials can be cast, including several types of metals and synthetics, iron and steel are typically the best and most popular. Iron and steel feature excellent mechanical properties for a wide range of applications. While the two might seem similar, they have distinct differences. Let’s take a look […]

When it comes to casting, there is often little to no need for additional fabrication and assembly. That’s because it offers exceptional capacity for design detail. While many different materials can be cast, steel and iron are the two most popular due to their excellent mechanical properties for a wide […]

Steel castings are solid metal objects produced by filling the void within a mold with liquid steel. While cast steel typically has lower mechanical properties than other metals with the same chemical composition, they are better because they can be made into complex shapes in few steps. Let’s take a […]

To create the high quality and durable steel forgings ordered by our customers, Ferralloy employs different processes depending on the component specifications. One of these processes, Forging, can be subdivided into more complex processes that are utilized according to what the metal piece will need to become. What are the […]

Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces. One the materials that can be forged is steel. Forged components are found in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, agricultural, and aerospace. Let’s take a look at some of the industries steel forgings are […]

Titanium has a huge number of uses and common applications, a lot that most people may not be completely familiar with. Titanium components like fasteners and tubing are important for many industrial applications, but why are titanium alloys used versus other metals? What makes titanium components a great option for […]

With so many different types of materials and forms to choose from, knowing what’s best for your metalworking needs can get confusing. With experience in the metalworking industry since 1984, Ferralloy, Inc. can help you decide which raw material and form will be the most beneficial for your specific needs. […]

Everyday the average person comes across a wide variety of metal applications. From simply driving your car to riding the elevator up to your floor, metal is everywhere. Depending on the application, there are so many types of high quality metal components that can be utilized to fit a need […]

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 […]