Many among us are familiar with open die forging, either by studying it or simply seeing a glimpse of it in medieval films – where a blacksmith sweats over the forge, slowly pouring molten iron into an open-topped stone mold. So, what exactly is the barreling effect in this method? […]
If you’re acquainted with the fabrication of investment castings, you probably know how essential heat treatments are irrespective of whether your project requires ferrous or non-ferrous alloys. Without the critical phase of applying heat treatments, the mechanical properties of the materials used will not be adequately enhanced. Therefore, a range […]
As the trade name for a group of more than 20 metal alloys, Inconel is one of the most popular raw materials in the metalworking industry. Due to their prevalence, it might be useful to know a thing or two about this type of metal. Keep reading for 5 helpful […]
